Childminder EY399074

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 September 2016 3 March 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 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 satisfactory action following her last inspection. She does not meet the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage, relating to the assessment of children's progress.  Effective arrangements are not in place to work in partnership with parents to promote children's learning and development.  The childminder has not updated her knowledge and understanding of the procedures of the local safeguarding children board. This means she does not have the knowledge to enable her to be alert to any issues for concern in a child's life at home or elsewhere.  The childminder does not ensure that records relating to children in her care are available and easily accessible.  The limited monitoring and evaluation of the provision means that the childminder fails to identify areas that require improvement. Consequently, she does not set challenging

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This provision is inadequate

targets to bring about improvement so she can effectively raise the quality of the provision.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder understands about the importance of promoting children's good health through diet, physical activity and good hygiene practices.  The childminder is warm and caring and builds close attachments with children in her care.

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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

 carry out observations of children's play and learning to understand and assess their level of achievement, interests and learning styles and use these to plan activities and support their progress 10/10/2016

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 work in partnership with parents to promote the learning and development of all children 10/10/2016

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 gain an up-to-date knowledge of the procedures of the Local Safeguarding Children Board in order to be alert to any issues for concern in the child's life and to be able to respond in a timely and appropriate way 10/10/2016

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 ensure records relating to children are easily accessible and available for the safe and efficient management of the setting. 10/10/2016

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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

 evaluate the quality of the provision, taking into account the views of parents and children, and use the findings to bring about continual improvement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed a range of activities and spoke to the childminder and children.  The inspector talked to the childminder about her practice at appropriate points throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder.  The inspector looked at written feedback from parents during and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

The arrangements for safeguarding are ineffective. The childminder does not keep herself up to date with the procedures of the Local Safeguarding Children Board. The childminder lacks a full understanding of the signs and indicators that a child may be at risk. This means she is unable to respond appropriately to protect children in her care. Additionally, records relating to children in her care are not easily accessible and available. Since her last inspection the childminder has completed first-aid training. The childminder has taken steps to ensure risks in the home are minimised. Harmful substances are out of children's reach and the premises are secure.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The childminder does not carry out effective observations of children to understand their level of achievement, interests and learning styles. Consequently, she does not have sufficient information to enable her to shape learning experiences for each child. Activities are not based on what children need to learn next to help them make the most possible progress. The childminder shares verbal information with parents about what their children have been doing while in her care. She offers them support and advice around issues, such as toilet training. However, her engagement with parents does not fully support children's learning. The childminder does not help parents to understand how children are doing in relation to their age and what they need to do to progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The failure to meet statutory requirements for safeguarding and welfare and learning and development has a significant impact on children's well-being. Despite this, children are settled in the childminder's care. They approach her and her husband readily and are confident in the setting. The childminder encourages parents to visit with children and then leave them for short periods so they can all get to know each other. Some information is obtained from parents before their children start to help meet their care needs. The childminder asks about children's likes, dislikes and routines and considers these when providing care. This contributes to a smooth transition from home for children and helps them to feel emotionally secure. Children generally behave well. The childminder encourages children to be kind, share and take turns.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Children make insufficient progress in their learning and development. They lack challenge and motivation as activities are not based on what they need to learn next or what interests them. This does not help them to develop an eager disposition towards learning. Therefore, they are not well prepared for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY399074 Local authority Durham Inspection number 1050843 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 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 3 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Spennymoor. She operates all year round from 6am 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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