Childminder 257054

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 July 2016 9 May 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 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 failed to take effective action to improve since her last inspection. As a result, provision for children's learning and development remains poor.  The childminder does not know or understand the implications for children's safety and welfare with regard to the use of mobile phones and cameras in the setting.  The childminder has not taken action to keep up to date with changes in early years practice and safeguarding requirements.  The childminder does not have adequate vehicle insurance for transporting children in her car. This compromises their welfare in the event of an accident or incident.  The childminder does not undertake accurate and necessary observations and assessments of children's progress and achievements.  The childminder is unable to explain how she would identify any gaps in children's learning and development, or secure timely intervention and additional support if and

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This provision is inadequate

when necessary.  Children are not provided with opportunities to learn about diversity in the community and wider world. This has been raised at a number of previous inspections. She has not taken action to improve her knowledge and understanding of this aspect of early years practice.  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 develop affectionate relationships with the childminder who is warm and caring towards them.

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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

 implement a procedure for the safe use of mobile phones and cameras in the setting 01/08/2016

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 gain a secure knowledge and understanding of the up-to-date procedures for reporting concerns of abuse and neglect to the relevant agencies 01/08/2016

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 ensure that there is adequate insurance for the driver and vehicle in which children are transported 01/08/2016

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 access continuous professional development opportunities to develop further understanding of the current legal requirements in the early years foundation stage framework that support children's well-being and progress 01/08/2016

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 implement an effective system of observation and assessment of children's progress, in order to accurately identify their levels of achievement and any gaps and set clear and relevant next steps 01/08/2016

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 develop the two-way flow of information with parents, seeking more detail about their children's achievements learning and development at home, and use this information to build on children's broader learning 01/08/2016

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 develop knowledge and understanding of how to support children in gaining an awareness of diversity, valuing and respecting similarities and differences in society. 01/08/2016

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

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 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 some 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 and looked at the planning documentation.  The inspector took account of the views of parents by reading comments on a letter obtained by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective. The childminder has not kept up to date with changes in legislation. This has resulted in her not being fully aware of her responsibilities regarding the current government guidance for safeguarding. She does not understand the need for a procedure for the safe use of mobile phones and cameras in the setting. She is not clear how to report concerns if she was worried about a child's welfare. Furthermore, her vehicle insurance is not adequate for transporting children in her car. The childminder has not maintained her knowledge of the early years foundation stage to help her extend her knowledge and practice. She is unclear about how to recognise when a child needs extra help or how to access help and support for the child. Self-evaluation does not identify the weaknesses in her practice and improvements to practice are not made. Actions and recommendations from the last inspection have not

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

Children's next steps are not planned effectively to support their development in all areas of learning. The childminder shares some information with parents. However, this is primarily focused on children's care and well-being. The childminder does not collect information from parents about their child's learning and development when they start with her, in order to complete an accurate initial assessment. This means the childminder cannot plan activities precisely when children first start with her. Assessments are not effective in monitoring children's development or identifying where there are gaps in their learning, so that these can be swiftly addressed. Children engage in some activities. They complete puzzles with the childminder and talk about the animals on the pictures. The childminder listens to what they have to say and encourages them to chat. This helps to support their speaking skills. However, at times they become bored. The childminder is

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

sometimes reliant on using the television to entertain children, rather than using their interests to plan challenging and exciting experiences.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Weaknesses in leadership and management mean the childminder does not fully understand her role and responsibilities. The childminder has a poor understanding of promoting diversity and other cultures to children. Children are not offered opportunities to learn about and appreciate the diversity of people in the local community and the wider world. She does not have the knowledge to effectively support children in learning to respect and value others. Settling-in procedures are flexible to help children become familiar with the childminder and her setting. She obtains basic details about children's likes, dislikes and routines when they first join her. The childminder helps to promote children's self-esteem as she praises them for their achievements. Children begin to learn about healthy lifestyles. They have daily opportunities for outdoor play, either in the childminder's garden or on trips to local parks, benefitting from fresh air and exercise.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Children are not well prepared for their next stage in learning. Children's individual starting points are not identified and progress is not being measured. They are not developing the necessary skills and attitudes to support their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 257054 Local authority Peterborough Inspection number 1043041 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1999 and lives in Wittering, Cambridgeshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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