Childminder EY483022

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 April 2016 Not applicable

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4

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This provision is inadequate

 Children's health and safety are significantly compromised. The childminder has failed to recognise and minimise dangers or unsafe practices relating to the pet dog and mealtime routines. She has also failed to identify and minimise risks posed by poor hygiene practices in relation to the pet dog, handwashing routines and the presentation of the kitchen.  The childminder is not alert to the indicators of abuse and neglect and she does not consistently record children's attendance. This poor practice impacts negatively on safeguarding arrangements.  Settling-in arrangements are insufficient in promoting babies' emotional well-being and meeting their individual needs. As part of this, she does not work in partnership with parents.  The childminder does not promote effective learning because teaching is weak and the learning environment is poorly organised to support the different ways children learn.

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This provision is inadequate

There is limited availability of challenging and age-appropriate resources for toddlers, which limits their ability to initiate purposeful play.  There is insufficient sharing of information and important procedures with some parents and carers, and required records are not kept for some children.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder's positive interaction helps to foster toddler's self-esteem and confidence.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

The provision is inadequate and Ofsted intends to take enforcement action We will issue a Welfare Requirements Notice requiring the provider to:

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Due Date

 ensure that there is a clear and well-understood procedure for assessing and minimising any risks to children's health and safety, with specific regard to the supervision of the pet dog, mealtime routines and hygiene practices 25/04/2016

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 ensure that the kitchen and equipment are maintained in a suitable state of cleanliness and order, so that food can be prepared in a hygienic environment 25/04/2016

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 become more alert to the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect so that safeguarding practice protects children 25/04/2016

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 ensure that the daily record of attendance includes the names of all children being cared for on the premises and their hours of attendance 25/04/2016

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 ensure children have settled relationships and build better relationships with parents 25/04/2016

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Due Date

 ensure that information is made available about the Early Years Foundation Stage, the activities and experiences provided for children, the daily routine, and details of the provider's policies and procedures, including those related to pets, a missing or uncollected child and complaints, so that parents and carers are fully informed about, and in agreement with, these 25/04/2016

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Due Date

 ensure that appropriate information is recorded for all children, with specific reference to their full name, date of birth, name and address of every parent and carer who is known to the provider and information about any other person who has parental responsibility for the child and who children normally live with. 25/04/2016

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Due Date

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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Due Date

 meet children's individual learning and development needs by providing good quality interactions that help them to make good progress. 27/05/2016

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Inspection activities

 We carried out this inspection as a result of a risk assessment, following information we received about this provider.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as children's records of learning, planning and evidence of the suitability of those living on the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Arrangements for safeguarding are not effective. Risk assessments are not carried out diligently to keep children safe and healthy. While in the kitchen preparing food, the childminder leaves toddlers, eating breakfast, unattended in the adjoining lounge with the large pet dog. However, the childminder fails to acknowledge any potential risks of toddlers being left on their own with the dog. The childminder also fails to see the risk of choking posed by leaving toddlers unattended when they are eating. This is of particular concern when toddlers wander around with food or eat while lying back in a baby bouncer that is inappropriate to their age and stage of development. The childminder cannot confirm that all parents and carers have been informed about, and are in agreement with, her policies and procedures. This includes those related to the pet dog. Furthermore, the childminder does not share information about other aspects of the childminding practice

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

with parents or carers, or record required information about children. The childminder can identify possible signs of abuse and neglect and knows who she should report any concerns to. However, where children come in with existing injuries, the childminder does not fully understand how these may link to safeguarding concerns. Nor does she record some children's attendance. This means that aspects of children's welfare cannot be monitored rigorously to keep them safe.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The childminder's quality of teaching is poor. Therefore, she does not help children to make good progress. Toddlers are disengaged and lack enthusiasm for learning because resources and the environment are not varied, stimulating or challenging. Where toddlers do show an interest in something particular, such as a simple technology toy, the childminder positively interacts with them. However, she does not sufficiently support and build on their learning and is frequently distracted by the pet dog. This means that toddler's interest and motivation is not sustained and they quickly lose interest and wander around aimlessly. Furthermore, the childminder misses opportunities to build on toddler's learning during care routines. Toddlers are placed in front of the television in a baby bouncer to occupy them as they eat their toast while the childminder is in the kitchen. The childminder chooses to keep records of her planning which show that

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

toddlers take part in other appropriate adult-planned activities. These are adequately based around what they can do and what they need to do next. This is discussed with parents and carers, in order for them to support children's learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The risk of cross-infection is not sufficiently considered by the childminder, compromising children's physical well-being. Toddlers do not wash their hands before eating and the dog tries to eat their food because of a lack of direct supervision from the childminder and poor care routines. Furthermore, the childminder makes concerning comments, such as how the dog licks babies' tears away when they cry. This further demonstrates her poor understanding of suitable hygiene practices. The kitchen is not maintained in a fully hygienic state, surfaces are cluttered and there is poor storage of cooking utensils. Furthermore, the dog wanders in and out when the childminder is preparing food. The childminder has failed to support new babies' personal, social and emotional needs. No consideration has been given to settling them in, in order for them to build a settled relationship with the childminder and become familiar with the new setting. As part of this,

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

little information has been exchanged with their parents to find out about and meet children's individual needs. The childminder does, however, obtain information about allergies or dietary needs, when she shares information about the food she provides. The childminder explains that although she has no garden, she takes children out for daily fresh air and exercise. This contributes suitably to some aspects of children's physical well- being.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Children do not make enough progress from their starting points. They lack a positive approach to, and enthusiasm for, learning and are not becoming independent and inquisitive learners. This means they are not acquiring important skills which prepare them well for moving on to nursery and, ultimately, school. Younger children behave well given their age and are developing an early awareness of appropriate expectations for behaviour.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY483022 Local authority Calderdale Inspection number 1044977 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2015 and lives in the Sowerby Bridge area of Halifax. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder receives funding for free early years education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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