Childminder in Kingston upon Hull

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 May 2016 13 May 2013

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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 ensure that assistants caring solely for children hold a current paediatric first-aid qualification.  The childminder does not have adequate arrangements in place to train and supervise her assistants.  The childminder does not provide appropriate teaching and learning activities that are suitable for children's current levels of development.  The childminder does not share information with parents and agree how best to support children's development when progress in the prime areas is causing concern.  The childminder does not reflect on and evaluate her strengths and weaknesses, in order to develop the quality of the provision.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder has developed good relationships with children and their parents.  The childminder is enthusiastic about caring for children and promoting their welfare.  The childminder provides a calm and relaxed environment for children which helps to promote their sense of security and well-being.  The childminder gathers a good range of information when children start in the setting. This enables her to make an accurate assessment of their starting points.

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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

 ensure that assistants who are in sole charge of children hold a current paediatric first-aid certificate 03/06/2016

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 ensure adequate arrangements are put in place to train and supervise assistants, in order to ensure the safety and well-being of children at all times 03/06/2016

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 provide appropriate teaching and learning opportunities that are suitable to children's current levels of development 15/07/2016

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 share information with parents and agree how best to support children's development where progress in the prime areas is causing concern. 15/07/2016

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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 implement self-reflection processes to identify areas for development that improve practice.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector and childminder jointly observed children's play and the inspector evaluated the accuracy of the childminder's assessment of the learning that was taking place.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as children's learning files and evidence of the suitability of adults living and working on the premises.  The inspector spoke to one parent during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

The childminder has failed to reflect on the quality of her provision. This means that significant weaknesses have not been identified. The childminder has not adequately trained or supervised her assistants. One example of this is that training and supervision in the procedure to be followed in the event of an emergency are not sufficient. Consequently, these failings mean that the safety and well-being of children are compromised. Safeguarding is not effective. However, the childminder can recognise potential signs and symptoms of abuse. She is confident about the steps to take if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder has made good links with her local authority advisor. However, even with this support, she has made insufficient progress since the last inspection.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The childminder's knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements are flawed. She does not know how best to support children's development and the quality of teaching is inconsistent. For example, activities that are planned or guided by the childminder are not always appropriate to children's interests or particular stage of development. In these situations, young children do not focus their attention or concentrate. However, the childminder continues to encourage them, even when they show their disinterest, get up and move away. During some child-initiated play, the childminder models language well and provides commentary for what children are doing.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Children behave well and have developed close, caring relationships with the childminder. However, their well-being and safety are not effectively promoted. At times, the childminder allows assistants, who have not completed appropriate paediatric first-aid training, to care solely for children. The childminder has worked well with parents to promote the importance of a healthy diet. She also demonstrates a positive attitude towards healthy eating, providing fruit each day as a snack. The childminder promotes children's physical development. They enjoy outdoor play and regular exercise, using local parks on the journey home from school.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Children are confident when they can choose activities and resources for themselves. However, they are not always well motivated to learn during activities which are not well matched to their current abilities. Over time, the childminder notices areas of development, such as speaking, where children's progress is causing concern. However, she misses opportunities to share information and agree strategies with parents as to how best to close gaps in the prime areas of learning. As a result, children are not making as much progress as they should in preparation for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY436641 Local authority Kingston upon Hull Inspection number 1040971 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 6 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 6

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Hull. She operates all year round from 7am to 8pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder regularly works with an assistant and uses a second assistant occasionally.

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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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