Childminder EY342472

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 May 2016 12 February 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 Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision is inadequate

 The childminder does not have an adequate knowledge of safeguarding procedures. She does not know what to do if an allegation is made against herself or a member of her household. She does not understand or implement her safeguarding policy. This compromises children's welfare.  Although the childminder has a current paediatric first-aid certificate, she does not take all necessary action to keep children safe and well. She did not take prompt and relevant action to deal with an accident when it occurred.  The childminder does not sufficiently identify and minimise risks to children's safety.  The childminder does not have a robust understanding of what it is children need to learn. As a result, she does not challenge or extend all aspects of children's learning sufficiently.  The childminder does not consistently complete precise assessments of children's learning. She does not accurately identify children's next steps in development or any

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This provision is inadequate

gaps in their learning.  The childminder has not fully established partnerships with other settings that children attend. Information about children's learning is not shared to help her give continuity to children's learning.

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It has the following strengths

 Children are happy and demonstrate suitable attachments with the childminder. Children move confidently around the home. They make their own choices from the range of play resources available in the playroom.  The childminder has established appropriate partnerships with parents. They share information about the children's achievements.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

The provision is inadequate and Ofsted intends to take enforcement action

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

We will issue a Welfare Requirements Notice requiring the provider to:

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Due Date

 gain a suitable understanding of the action to be taken in the event of an allegation being made against anyone living or working on the premises 22/06/2016

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 ensure that all necessary steps are taken to keep children safe and well, including by ensuring that the correct first-aid procedures are implemented in a timely manner when accidents occur 22/06/2016

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 take all reasonable steps to ensure children are not exposed to risks, including those associated with using large play equipment on hard surfaces 22/06/2016

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 make effective use of professional development opportunities to improve knowledge and teaching skills in order to provide all children with good quality learning and development experiences 22/06/2016

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To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage the provider must:

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Due Date

 improve the use of observation and assessment to monitor children's progress and to plan challenging activities based on children's individual needs, interests and stage of development so that they consistently make good progress in their learning 31/08/2016

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Due Date

 establish partnerships with other settings that children attend so that information about their learning is shared and better continuity is achieved for each child. 31/08/2016

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the children and childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and the planning documentation.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder, her documentation, policies and procedures.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector observed the interaction between the childminder and children for part of the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

The arrangements for safeguarding are ineffective. The childminder has a poor understanding of child protection procedures. She does not know who to refer to if there was an allegation made against herself or a member of her household. The childminder attends training that helps develop her skills. However, she does not make good enough use of these opportunities to improve her knowledge of what children need to learn or to improve her teaching skills. As a result, children are not consistently making good progress in all aspects of their learning. The childminder reflects on the quality of her provision and identifies some areas for improvement. However, she has failed to recognise significant weaknesses in her knowledge and practice. She does not have the knowledge and skills she needs to recognise what she needs to do to treat children appropriately following an accident. The childminder monitors and checks children's learning

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

appropriately so she has some understanding of what they know and can do. She shares information with parents that helps them to work together to meet children's care needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The quality of teaching is not consistent enough to secure children's good progress. Although the childminder provides a suitable range of activities that interests children and stimulates their learning, she does not take enough account of what each individual child needs to learn. The planning for their future learning is not yet systematic enough to ensure that any gaps in their learning are swiftly addressed. Assessment of children's progress is not always sufficiently precise and the childminder does not use the information effectively to plan consistently challenging activities for children. However, children do enjoy the activities she provides and learn from them to some extent. For example, children investigate ice. They freeze toys inside a block of ice and then think of ways to make the ice melt. Children listen to stories and count as they play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Children's safety is compromised. The childminder is not able to demonstrate that she knows what to do if children have an accident. When an accident occurred during the inspection, the childminder failed to take appropriate or timely action. The childminder completes risk assessments of her home. However, she has not recognised all of the safety issues in her home. For example, the garden slide is positioned on an unsuitable surface. However, children are happy and well settled. The childminder gathers information from parents about the individual needs of children to aid their smooth introduction to her home. She uses this information to begin to know children's likes, dislikes and preferences. The childminder provides healthy snacks and caters for children's different dietary needs. Children have opportunities to be active. The childminder teaches children to share, take turns and respect each other's views. Children behave well. The

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

childminder regularly takes children out in the community. She teaches them about the differences and similarities between themselves and others.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Weaknesses in assessment, planning and teaching mean that children are not supported well enough to consistently make good progress in their learning. However, they are progressing at a steady rate. They are acquiring a satisfactory range of skills, attitudes and dispositions to take them to their next stage of learning. Children are confident, independent and take care of their personal needs. They are willing to try new things and become involved in their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY342472 Local authority Derby, City of Inspection number 1042687 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 February 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011. She lives in Derby City. The childminding provision operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 6pm, all year round, except for Christmas and bank and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 2.

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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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