Childminder 505511

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 April 2016 4 November 2013

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 a significant event involving a member of the household.  The childminder does not have public liability insurance in place and was unable to provide evidence of her first-aid training. She does not keep a daily record of the names of the children being cared for on the premises.  Children's safety is compromised. The childminder does not have a suitable understanding of safeguarding procedures. She has not kept her knowledge of child protection up to date.  The childminder has not established partnership working with other settings that children attend and does not share information about children's learning.  The quality of interaction between the childminder and children is poor. The childminder lacks enthusiasm and often leaves children to play with no support or guidance.  The childminder has a poor understanding of the learning and development

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This provision is inadequate

requirements. She does not provide appropriate challenging activities for children.  The childminder does not find out from parents about what children can do when they first start. She does not exchange enough information with parents about children's progress or encourage them to be involved in their child's learning.  The childminder does not use self-evaluation effectively. She does not identify weaknesses in her practice or find ways to improve her knowledge.

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It has the following strengths

 Children are happy and show they have suitable bonds with the childminder. They play together, sharing and taking turns.

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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 knowledge and understanding of all safeguarding procedures are improved, including what to do in the event of an allegation being made against an adult on the premises or in the event of a concern about a child's welfare 20/05/2016

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 update knowledge of child protection, in order to be able to identify signs of possible abuse and neglect 20/05/2016

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 ensure that public liability insurance is in place 20/05/2016  ensure an appropriate paediatric first-aid certificate is obtained 20/05/2016  ensure a daily record of the names of the children being cared for and their hours of attendance is kept 20/05/2016

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Due Date

 establish partnerships with other settings that children attend in order to share information that helps promote continuity in children's care and learning. 20/05/2016

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Due Date

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

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 improve understanding of the learning and development requirements so that children are provided with suitable challenging experiences across all areas of learning 20/05/2016

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 improve the quality of teaching and ensure children receive effective support through a range of adult-led and child-initiated activities that help them make good progress in their learning 20/05/2016

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Due Date

 ensure a regular two-way flow of information with parents about children's achievements and progress, and gain an accurate picture of what children know, like and can do. 20/05/2016

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the interaction between the childminder and children.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector discussed how the childminder managed her provision. She talked about her documents, safeguarding procedures, qualifications and training certificates. The inspector also discussed children's information and learning records, self-evaluation, attendance registers and a selection of policies and procedures.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Arrangements for safeguarding are not effective. The childminder has failed to notify Ofsted about a significant incident regarding a member of the household. The childminder has a poor understanding of child protection procedures. Her knowledge of child protection is weak. The childminder does not have pubic liability insurance or a current paediatric first-aid certificate. The childminder does not keep a register of children's daily attendance. The childminder does not reflect on her provision or identify areas for improvement. She has failed to recognise significant weaknesses in her knowledge and practice. In addition, she has not met the actions raised at her previous inspection. The childminder has no plans for her professional development. This means that the quality of care and learning is poor, and weak practice is not identified or addressed. Relationships with parents are open and friendly. However, the childminder does not find out or share

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

information with parents about their children's achievements or progress. In addition, she has not established partnership working with other settings that children attend. This means children do not benefit from a shared approach to their care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The quality of teaching is poor and the childminder lacks knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements. She is well qualified. However, this does not have a positive impact on children's learning. The childminder does not interact with the children effectively or provide purposeful play opportunities that extend their learning. She is not clear about the purpose or learning objective of activities. Therefore, children are not challenged and do not make good progress. Children occupy themselves most of the time and choose what they want to play with. For example, older children prepare a game outside and younger children join in with enthusiasm. The childminder sits and talks to the children and promotes their conversation skills as they play. However, she does not provide challenge that helps extend their play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Children's welfare is not assured because the childminder does not have a thorough knowledge of safeguarding issues. Nevertheless, other aspects of children's well-being are suitably promoted. The childminder has a positive approach to managing children's behaviour. Children consider the needs of their friends. They follow simple rules and are given consistent boundaries. The childminder encourages children's social skills in relation to using manners and developing their independence. The childminder encourages children to learn about healthy lifestyles. Children take part in daily exercise and enjoy healthy snacks. They follow hygiene routines. The childminder helps teach the children road safety and how to keep themselves safe. She assists children with their move to school.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Children's welfare and learning are not supported sufficiently as there are significant weaknesses in the childminder's knowledge and practice. Activities provided do not sufficiently help children to further develop their skills. Children are not making enough progress from their starting points and they are not effectively prepared for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 505511 Local authority Derby, City of Inspection number 1043300 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 4 November 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1996 and lives in Derby. The childcare provision operates term time only 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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