Childminder in Lincolnshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 June 2016 22 September 2014

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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 does not keep up to date with changes in early years practice. She does not make use of professional development opportunities and this has contributed to her not implementing current legislation and practice.  The safeguarding policy does not include information regarding the safe use of mobile phones and cameras in the setting. This compromises children's safety.  Observations of the children completed by the childminder do not have sufficient detail to effectively identify the next steps in their learning. This means that some areas of learning are not thoroughly planned for.  The childminder does not complete assessments of children's progress in their learning and development. This means gaps in their learning are not identified and, therefore, not effectively addressed.  The childminder does not engage parents in sharing information about their child's learning at home prior to starting with her or on an ongoing basis.

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This provision is inadequate

 The systems to exchange information about children's learning with other early years settings are ineffective. She does not collect information about their learning and development to inform her planning.  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

 Children build secure emotional relationships with the childminder. They readily seek her out for support when needed and she is sensitive to their care needs. This helps children to feel safe and secure.

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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

 make use of continual professional development to develop further understanding of the current legal requirements in the early years foundation stage framework that support children's well-being and progress 17/07/2016

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 update safeguarding policies and procedures to ensure they meet current requirements, including a procedure for the safe use of mobile phones and cameras in the setting 17/07/2016

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 develop the use of observations of children's learning to plan activities and identify next steps that further support their progress across all areas of learning 17/07/2016

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 complete rigorous assessments of children's progress, including an initial assessment based on their starting points, so that any gaps in learning can be quickly identified and addressed 17/07/2016

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 develop arrangements for working more closely together with parents to support children's learning at home and in the setting 17/07/2016

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 improve systems of sharing information about children's learning with other settings they attend to develop consistency in planning for future progress. 17/07/2016

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

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Due Date

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

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding. She talked to the children and 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 childminder is aware that she has not updated her knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements. She does not monitor the delivery of the educational programmes to ensure that they reflect the needs and interests of children and cover all areas of learning. This lack of knowledge and understanding, and ineffective self-evaluation processes, have an adverse impact on children's learning and development. The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective. The childminder has not updated her safeguarding knowledge and, therefore, has not implemented measures to fully safeguard children. For example, she does not have a procedure for the safe use of mobile phones or cameras in her setting. The childminder identifies potential dangers in the home and on outings so that risks can be minimised. She has attended paediatric first-aid training, which means she can respond appropriately in medical emergencies.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The childminder does not place sufficient emphasis when observing children on identifying their individual needs, interests and stage of development. Consequently, she cannot ensure that children make the best possible progress. The childminder does not engage parents in sharing information about what their child can do at home to further promote their child's learning and development. Children enjoy activities in the childminder's home. They concentrate as they build complex cars and vans using bricks that stick together. Children's communication and language are supported informally as the childminder engages them in conversations during activities, listening carefully and valuing their responses. For example, during leaf printing, they talk about their own gardens and homes. The childminder models new words for younger children to copy and extend their language.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Weaknesses in leadership and management mean that the childminder does not fully understand her role and responsibilities in safeguarding children. 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 and benefit from fresh air and exercise.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

The childminder does not have the necessary knowledge or skill to identify and address any gaps that may emerge in children's learning. The childminder does not check that children develop the key skills needed to be ready for the next stage in their learning, such as starting school or pre-school. This means children are not making the best possible progress in their learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY274832 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 1044239 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 22 September 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Moulton, Lincolnshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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Telephone number

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