Childminder 226112

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 June 2016 25 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 demonstrates an inadequate understanding of child protection procedures. She is unaware of current guidance and government requirements to safeguard children effectively.  Assessments made of the children's learning and the monitoring of their progress are inconsistent. This means that the planning of activities is not always precisely focused on children's individual learning needs.  Self-evaluation procedures are not robust in identifying and targeting areas for improvement. This limits the childminder's ability to improve the quality of the provision.  The childminder does not take effective steps to access available training opportunities to further develop her knowledge and practice.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder develops appropriate relationships with parents and other early years providers. This supports an integrated approach to children's care and education.  Children develop close bonds with the childminder. They are treated with kindness and respect, which increases their sense of well-being and promotes their emotional development.

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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 child protection knowledge is secure and implement robust procedures to safeguard children from abuse or neglect, in line with Local Safeguarding Children Board guidance 29/07/2016

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 implement a written statement of the procedures to follow for the protection of children, in order to safeguard children from abuse and neglect 29/07/2016

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 ensure the assessments made of children's learning are accurate and effectively used to monitor progress and plan challenging activities that sharply focus on their precise learning needs 29/07/2016

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 engage in available professional development opportunities to expand understanding of current good practice and improve the quality of the provision to the highest level. 29/07/2016

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Due Date

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

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 develop the self-evaluation procedures to ensure targets for improvement are based on rigorous monitoring of practice.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of the childminder's teaching during activities indoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed joint observations with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

The arrangements for safeguarding children are ineffective. The childminder demonstrates a lack of understanding regarding her role and responsibilities to meet some aspects of the statutory requirements. She has some knowledge of the signs of child abuse or neglect. However, the childminder has a poor understanding of the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. Furthermore, the childminder is unaware of the Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures, and has not completed a child protection training course to develop her knowledge in this aspect. Other areas of children's safety are promoted adequately. The childminder minimises hazards around her home and implements sound procedures to keep children safe when they walk to and from pre-school and school. She holds a current first-aid certificate and is able to attend to any minor injuries. The childminder has not considered her professional development and

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

self-evaluation procedures are weak. This limits the childminder's ability to identify areas for improvement and ensure requirements are met at all times.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder makes some observations of children's learning. However, she does not always accurately evaluate and use this information to purposely plan challenging activities. Additionally, the childminder's procedures to monitor children's progress are weak. This hinders her ability to identify any gaps in children's learning in a timely manner. Nonetheless, the childminder has a general overview of children's development and responds appropriately to their immediate interests as they play. The childminder shares storybooks with children and encourages them to talk about the illustrations on each page. Children play with the dolls, draw pictures and place animal stickers onto paper. They are encouraged by the childminder to imitate different animal sounds and to think about where different animals live. Children talk about the colours in a rainbow. They are encouraged by the childminder to sing songs, such as, 'I can sing a rainbow'.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Children's welfare is not assured, as the childminder is not sure of how to report any safeguarding concerns to the relevant authorities in a swift and timely manner. Nevertheless, children are happy and develop secure relationships with the childminder. The childminder gathers appropriate information from parents at the start of the placement which supports continuity in their care. She helps children to manage their feelings and behaviour. Children receive praise for their achievements, which supports their confidence. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles. She talks to children about the importance of a balanced diet and provides opportunities for physical exercise. Children visit places of interests in the community, such as the local church.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children are making some progress in their learning and development in readiness for pre- school and school. They are developing their independence and self-care skills, such as putting on appropriate clothing to go outside. Children are encouraged to recognise letters of the alphabet and write their name. However, learning is sometimes incidental rather than purposely planned for. This restricts opportunities for children to make the best possible progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 226112 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 1042748 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 25 February 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1992 and lives in the village of Huncote, Leicestershire. She operates all year round from 7.30am 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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