Childminder 224585

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 July 2016 24 July 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 has not developed the skills and knowledge needed to improve her understanding of the learning and development requirements. She does not know how to use observation, planning and assessment to identify children's learning needs and monitor their progress.  Children's safety and well-being are compromised. The childminder has failed to keep her knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements up to date. She does not recognise the possible risk to children from the misuse of mobile phones and cameras.  The childminder does not find out what children are already capable of when they first join the setting or encourage parents to share information about their child's achievements at home. This means that she cannot accurately identify whether children have made any progress in their learning.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder models language, uses demonstration and asks appropriate questions as children play. This helps children to concentrate and explore their own ideas even further.  Children display confidence and independence in the childminder's care. They develop warm, close relationships with her. This promotes their emotional well-being and helps to reinforce children's sense of belonging.  The childminder demonstrates a sound knowledge of how to engage children in play. She provides a broad range of toys and has developed systems that allow children to make choices about what they play with.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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Due Date

 improve knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements, including the procedures for the safe and appropriate use of mobile phones and cameras and ensure these are clearly explained to parents, carers and others 31/07/2016

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Due Date

 improve assessments and use the information gained from observing children to understand their level of achievement and individual learning styles and to shape learning experiences that help them make the best possible progress. 31/12/2016

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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

 strengthen partnerships with parents and encourage them to share information about their child's achievements when they first join the setting and during their placement and use this information to plan activities to help them make good progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed children's learning with the childminder following the observation of an activity.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector viewed all areas of the home used for childminding and observed activities, speaking to children at appropriate times while they played.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and the suitability of adults living on the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

The childminder has not taken steps to meet the actions raised at her last inspection. She has not kept her practice up to date or identified further areas for improvement to move her practice forward. The childminder has a poor understanding of the learning and development requirements. She is not familiar with how to use ongoing assessment to ensure that all children make good progress. This limits her ability to identify any gaps in children's development and how to share information about their learning with their parents. The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective. The childminder has not taken steps to make sure that any mobile phones or cameras used in the home are carefully controlled to prevent possible misuse that could affect the well-being of children. Nevertheless, she is aware of the signs and symptoms that indicate that children may be at risk of abuse and knows how to respond appropriately to report any concerns about a

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

Children are learning through their play. However, the childminder does not support them to make good progress. She does not make initial assessments of children's abilities on entry. Initial planning is not informed by information gathered from parents about what children already know and can do. Furthermore, parents are not encouraged to continually share information with the childminder about children's achievements at home. The childminder lacks knowledge of how to use information gained from observing children's play. She is not clear about how to identify the next steps in children's learning or how to target potential learning experiences. This means children are not provided with challenging experiences appropriate to their ages or stages of development. Nevertheless, children are supported in following their own interests and ideas. The childminder knows how to ask appropriate questions that help children to keep on trying and solve their own

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The childminder has taken reasonable steps to identify and manage risks and hazards in her home. She completes risk assessments of any potential hazards. However, other weaknesses in the leadership and management of the provision mean that the safety and well-being of children are compromised. The childminder promotes independence. Children are encouraged to attend to their own toileting needs, including appropriate handwashing routines. As a result, they gain confidence, self-awareness and an understanding of their own needs. The childminder engages with parents to promote children's healthy diets.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Children are not making sufficient progress. Weaknesses in teaching have a negative impact on children's learning. They are not well supported in developing the knowledge and skills in readiness for school. Nevertheless, children are developing some skills. They are becoming independent and behave well. They learn to follow instructions and play well together.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 224585 Local authority Stoke on Trent Inspection number 1044306 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 24 July 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1996 and lives in Packmoor, Stoke-on-Trent. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 5.30pm, 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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