Childminder 321933

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 June 2016 1 September 2014

p.1

This inspection: Inadequate 4

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Inadequate 4

p.1

This inspection: Inadequate 4

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Inadequate 4

p.1

This inspection: Inadequate 4

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4

p.1

This provision is inadequate

 The childminder has a weak understanding of safeguarding. She lacks awareness of the signs that indicate a child might be at risk from harm and does not understand the requirement regarding disqualification.  The childminder does not demonstrate any commitment to improve. She has not taken action to improve her poor knowledge of the learning and development requirements. She does not know which areas of learning she should focus on for younger children.  The childminder lacks understanding of diversity. Children have few experiences to help increase their understanding of people and communities beyond their own or to recognise and accept each other's differences.  Assessment of some children's progress is inaccurate. The childminder does not have a good understanding of what children have achieved or the progress they have made.  The childminder does not use the information she obtains about children's learning in

p.1

This provision is inadequate

nursery school to plan activities that support continuity in their learning. She does not take into account children's stage of development or their interests. The childminder does not share sufficient information with parents about how children's learning is supported in the setting.  Children do not enjoy a good balance of adult-led learning and child-initiated play. The environment is not planned well enough to promote children's independent play, stimulate them or keep them motivated.

p.1

It has the following strengths

 Children have good relationships with the childminder. She involves them in conversations about their home lives and friends. This helps to promote their communication and language skills.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

The provision is inadequate and Ofsted intends to take enforcement action

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

p.2

Due Date

 develop understanding of safeguarding issues and the signs that indicate a child could be at risk from harm 08/07/2016

p.2

Due Date

 ensure the requirements relating to disqualification are understood and can be followed if a significant event occurs that affects the suitability of any individual living or working at the premises or means that they are disqualified 08/07/2016

p.2

Due Date

 ensure skills, knowledge and understanding of the early years foundation stage are sufficient to ensure that good quality learning and development experiences are offered to all children 08/07/2016

p.2

Due Date

 work in partnership with parents and carers and provide information about the activities and experiences children receive, to promote a shared approach to children's learning that helps them to develop the skills they need for school. 08/07/2016

p.2

Due Date

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

p.2

Due Date

 make sure assessments of children's learning and development are accurate and provide a clear picture of children's progress, their strengths and any gaps in their learning 08/07/2016

p.2

Due Date

 use information about the individual needs, interests and stage of development of each child to plan challenging and enjoyable experiences for children in all of the areas of learning and development 08/07/2016

p.2

Due Date

 provide purposeful play in a stimulating environment that is promoted through an effective balance of adult-led and child- initiated activity 08/07/2016

p.2

Due Date

 provide children with opportunities to explore, observe and find out about other people and the wider community. 08/07/2016

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from the childminder's review of her practice.  The inspector looked at children's records and discussed planning. She also looked at a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.

p.3

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is not effective. The childminder does not demonstrate a secure knowledge of the signs that indicate a child might be at risk from harm or abuse. She does not understand the requirement for notifying Ofsted if someone living or working on the premises becomes unsuitable to work with children. The childminder does not have a suitable understanding of the learning and development requirements. She is aware of the significant weaknesses in her practice but does not take sufficient action to address them. The childminder has accessed some additional training but does not use the information she receives to improve her practice. She does not demonstrate a suitable understanding of how good quality teaching supports children's development. The childminder finds out what children are learning in the other settings they attend. However, she does not use the information to support continuity for children or to plan accurately for their future

p.4

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The childminder's insufficient knowledge of the learning and development requirements means that children do not benefit from activities that help them to develop the skills they need to learn effectively. Assessment of children's progress is often incorrect. The childminder does not take into account their interests, abilities or preferences for learning. Children do not enjoy a good balance of child-initiated play and adult-led learning. However, on occasions when the childminder supports children's play, they are confident to initiate conversations and share their ideas. They enjoy using recycled materials to make patterns on card. Information about activities children have enjoyed is shared with parents. However, the childminder does not provide them with sufficient information about how the early years foundation stage is delivered in her setting or how they can support their children's learning at home.

p.4

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Children's welfare is not assured because of significant weaknesses in leadership and management. The childminder does not provide a stimulating environment and children are not motivated to learn. Resources are not easily accessible to children, which means they can make few choices about their play. The childminder helps children to understand simple rules and encourages them to use good manners. She promotes their understanding of why sharing and being kind to others is important. This helps them to develop some of the social skills they need for school. Children enjoy a suitable range of healthy meals and drinks. Good hygiene routines are effectively implemented.

p.4

Outcomes for children are inadequate

Children are not making good enough progress. They are given too few opportunities to learn about their community or the wider world. Children do not have enough experiences to help them understand that some people are different from them and respect those differences. However, they are developing some of the basic skills they need for their future learning. For example, they develop mathematical skills.

p.4

Setting details

Unique reference number 321933 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 995177 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

p.5

Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 1 September 2014

p.5

Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1994 and lives in the Pinders Heath area of Wakefield. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

p.5

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.

p.5

Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.5

Telephone number

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/, write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk .

p.6

Telephone number

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our website for news, information and updates at www.ofsted.gov.uk/user.

p.6

Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

p.6