Childminder EY257362

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 July 2016 5 February 2015

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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 Good 2

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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 complete the process so that Ofsted is provided with the details of all assistants working on the premises. This means that Ofsted has not been able to check the suitability for an assistant who has unsupervised contact with children. This compromises children's safety.  Self-evaluation processes are not fully effective in identifying all areas for improvement.  The childminder does not always focus precisely on how to support her assistants to develop and enhance all aspects of their teaching practice.  The childminder does not create many opportunities for children to practise the skills they need to use equipment, such as scissors, safely.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder makes effective use of her observations to identify children's next steps in learning. She successfully assesses and monitors children's progress. This helps her to identify any gaps in learning.  Children have good opportunities to develop their social skills and confidence. They attend playgroups and enjoy outings to places of interest in their community, such as the fire station.  Children show how they have formed strong emotional bonds with the childminder and her assistants. Those that arrive a little upset enjoy cuddles and soon settle and begin to enjoy their play.

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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

 put in place effective systems to ensure that any person caring for, or in regular contact with children is suitable 01/09/2016

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Due Date

 ensure that any person who has not had their suitability checked with Ofsted does not have unsupervised access to children 01/09/2016

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Due Date

 inform Ofsted of the name, date of birth, address and telephone number of all assistants working with children. 01/09/2016

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Due Date

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

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Due Date

 develop the use of self-evaluation to identify strengths and weaknesses towards raising the overall quality of practice  evaluate more precisely how assistants can build on their good quality teaching skills, in order to raise the quality of teaching to an even higher level  provide more opportunities for children to learn the skills they need to use equipment safely.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the main playroom and looked at other areas used for childminding, including outside.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector asked the childminder and an assistant questions about their practice at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability of all household members, and the childminder's qualifications. She also discussed with the childminder how she reflects on her practice to make improvements.  The inspector took account of parents' written views on the quality of the provision.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective. The childminder has not informed Ofsted of the details of all adults working with children. This means checks have not been carried out to assess their suitability. However, the childminder and her assistants are aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse. They know what to do if they have a concern about a child in their care. The childminder ensures that she and her assistants attend mandatory first-aid training. This contributes to their understanding of the procedures to follow to protect children's well-being. Actions and recommendations raised at the previous inspection have been addressed. However, the childminder has not implemented effective procedures to evaluate the overall quality of the service she provides. Assessments of the assistants' practice do not focus precisely on how they can fully develop and enhance all aspects of their teaching skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistants are qualified and experienced. They engage children through a range of effective teaching methods and purposeful play. Children are excited to take part in creative activities. They talk about texture as they compare the feel of wool and paper. The childminder frequently incorporates numbers into activities and children have many opportunities to count in sequence as they play. Children make choices from accessible resources and thoroughly enjoy their chosen play. They demonstrate their growing understanding of the world around them. Children play with dolls, using them to act out real-life situations. The childminder and her assistants have good working partnerships with parents. Information is regularly exchanged about children's progress and development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Children's safety is not adequately protected because of the weaknesses in leadership and management. Adults whose suitability has not been checked have unsupervised access to children. All children behave well. The childminder and her assistants are positive role models and teach children the rules and boundaries of the setting. Children learn about leading a healthy lifestyle. They enjoy nutritious food and take regular exercise in the garden and on walks to the park. Children enjoy their time at the setting. They have good opportunities to learn about each others' differences, such as through a wide range of activities and experiences.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. They are motivated learners who enthusiastically join in with all play. Children are proud of their accomplishments and show satisfaction in meeting their own goals. They learn to recognise letters from their name and identify shapes and colours. Children are developing skills in preparation for their future education.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY257362 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 1050577 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 20

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 5 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Dunscroft, Doncaster. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 4. She provides funded early education for three-year-old children. The childminder works with assistants.

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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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