Childminder EY468615

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 July 2016 16 April 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 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 has not informed Ofsted about the birth of her baby.  Children are not always within sight or hearing of the childminder.  The childminder does not ensure that the environment is consistently safe for children.  The childminder is not fully aware of what she needs to do to support children's progress. Assessment of children's progress is not precise and they are not always challenged.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder builds positive relationships with children. They are happy in their play and interact confidently with her.  Parents are happy with the service that the childminder provides. They value her regular communication about children's care and learning.  Children behave well for their ages. The childminder has undertaken training in behaviour management and she helps them to understand right and wrong.  Children are motivated to be independent during care routines. Older children are confident in toileting by themselves and this helps to prepare them for school.

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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

 improve knowledge of the statutory requirements with particular regard to what to notify Ofsted of 10/08/2016

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Due Date

 supervise children effectively and ensure that they are always within sight or hearing 10/08/2016

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Due Date

 undertake rigorous risk assessments and take action to minimise hazards associated with pet food and litter 10/08/2016

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Due Date

 improve knowledge of the early years foundation stage and use assessment effectively to help provide challenging experiences for all children that better supports their progress. 10/08/2016

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder, including discussions about her self-evaluation.  She looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of adults living at the premises.  The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Arrangements for safeguarding are ineffective. At times, the childminder leaves young children in a downstairs room with the door closed while she attends to children upstairs. Children cannot always be heard and this significantly compromises their safety. However, the childminder holds an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and she knows what to do if she is concerned about a child. The childminder does not consider all hazards, such as the accessibility of the cat litter tray, when risk assessing the environment. Furthermore, she does not keep pet food out of the reach of children. The childminder has failed to notify Ofsted of the birth of her baby. However, she understands how many children she can care for at one time. The childminder has undertaken appropriate training in first aid and safeguarding. She self-evaluates and identifies some priorities for improvement. The childminder is working with external agencies, including

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

the local authority to support her improvement.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The quality of teaching is inconsistent. At times, children are distracted by the television. Despite this, the childminder occasionally demonstrates good teaching. For example, she explains new vocabulary to children as they listen to stories and she asks questions to encourage them to think. She uses mathematical language while they bake and children learn some simple words in French. The childminder undertakes some observations of children's learning and she monitors some of their progress. However, her assessment is not precise and she does not always know exactly how to challenge children according to their needs. Overall, her understanding of the early years foundation stage is not yet good. As a result, children do not make as much progress as possible in all areas.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The welfare actions in the leadership and management section have contributed to this judgement. The childminder plays with children enthusiastically. She has a lovely manner with them and children seek her to share their fun. Children have a range of toys to play with and the childminder takes them on daily walks in the local area. This helps to support their physical well-being. The childminder encourages children to wash their hands thoroughly before touching food. She ensures that surfaces are clean before baking activities and mealtimes and she talks to them about why this is important. Children are eager to help clear away and wipe the tables after use. The childminder helps children to learn about healthy lifestyles and provides a balanced diet.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children are not challenged sufficiently to make the best progress possible in all areas. However, they do make good progress in their personal, social and emotional development. Children learn some skills that will help them to be prepared for school. They enjoy sharing stories and they like to make marks and attempt to write. Furthermore, they become independent from an early age.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY468615 Local authority St. Helens Inspection number 1043766 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 11 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 April 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in Saint Helens. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm on Monday to Thursday and 7am to 5pm on 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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