Childminder 209308

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 April 2016 21 January 2011

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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

 The childminder has failed to notify Ofsted of changes to persons living on the premises. Ofsted has not been able to assess the suitability of these persons.  The childminder does not have a procedure for the safe use of mobile phones and cameras in the setting. This compromises children's safety.  The childminder does not keep up to date with changes in early years practice.  The required progress check for children aged between two and three years is not carried out. Parents are not given the required summary.  The childminder's observations and assessments of children's learning do not have sufficient detail to effectively identify the next steps in their learning or identify gaps. Information from parents when their child first starts to attend is not used effectively. This means that some areas of learning are not thoroughly planned for from the beginning.  The childminder does not have effective arrangements in place to identify and support

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This provision is inadequate

children who may need extra help.  The childminder has not implemented a rigorous self-evaluation process to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the provision.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder is calm and caring, and children are happy and enjoy the time they spend in her home. She is a good role model and children are well behaved and confident in her care.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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Due Date

 notify Ofsted of persons living on the premises so that their suitability can be assessed 13/05/2016

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 devise a procedure for the safe use of mobile phones and cameras in the setting 13/05/2016

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 improve understanding of the early years foundation stage framework, to support children's well-being and progress 12/08/2016

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 complete the progress check for children aged between two and three years, ensuring that parents are provided with a written summary of their child's progress in the prime areas of learning 12/08/2016

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 develop the use of observations and assessments of children's learning, including parent contributions when children start, to plan activities and identify next steps that further support their progress across all areas of learning 12/08/2016

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 ensure that Ofsted are provided with the necessary information to enable them to carry out suitability checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for anyone aged 16 years living on the premises 13/05/2016

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 ensure that there is an effective process in place to identify any gaps in children's progress so that appropriate support and intervention can be secured. 13/05/2016 To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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 strengthen the self-evaluation processes to ensure that areas for development are accurately identified and addressed, including the views of parents and children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector saw the areas used for childminding. She talked to children and the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection and observed a variety of activities.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder, as well as a selection of policies and procedures, including safeguarding. She discussed risk assessments and the childminder's self-evaluation process.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder. She discussed children's learning and development, and sampled their records.  The inspector took account of the views of parents by reading a number of their comments on letters obtained by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective. The childminder has failed to inform Ofsted of persons living on the premises. Ofsted has not been provided with the required information in order to complete suitability checks. Furthermore, changes to other adults who have moved out of the home have not been notified to Ofsted. The childminder has not kept up to date with changes in legislation. This has resulted in her not being fully aware of some of her responsibilities. The childminder has not devised a procedure for the safe use of mobile phones and cameras in the setting. She has not maintained her knowledge of the early years foundation stage nor accessed professional development opportunities to help her extend her knowledge and practice. For example, she is unclear how to recognise when a child needs extra help or how to access help and support for the child. Self-evaluation does not identify the weaknesses in her practice and improvements

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The childminder completes limited observations of children's learning. These are not used effectively to plan for children's next steps. As a result, activities do not have a clear focus to ensure children make good progress in their all-round learning. Parents contribute to children's starting points. However, this information is not used by the childminder to make an initial assessment or plan precisely when children start with her. Assessments are not effective in monitoring children's development or identifying where there are gaps in their learning so these can be swiftly addressed. Children engage in a variety of activities. They enjoy painting flower pots. The childminder supports them and follows their interest as they make hand prints on the paper. Children concentrate as they paint their hands and make prints.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Weaknesses in leadership and management mean the childminder does not fully understand her role and responsibilities. Parents are not assured of the suitability of persons living in the household. Settling-in procedures are flexible to help children become familiar with the childminder and her setting. She obtains details about children's likes, dislikes and routines when they first join her and meets their care needs effectively. Children are happy and content. The childminder treats children with consideration and kindness, promoting their emotional well-being and a sense of security. Children learn about healthy lifestyles as they have daily opportunities for outdoor play, either in the childminder's garden or on trips to local parks and amenities.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Children are not consistently challenged or motivated to make good enough progress in their learning. The childminder does not have the necessary knowledge or skill to identify and address any gaps that may emerge in children's learning. They do not gain the basic skills they need for their next stage in learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 209308 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 865608 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 21 January 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2000 and lives in Stamford, Lincolnshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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