Childminder EY250358

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 October 2016 10 October 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 failed to provide Ofsted with information about all household members and assistants. Ofsted has not been able to check their suitability, which means children are not safeguarded.  The childminder has allowed her assistant to have unsupervised contact with children when she has not had her suitability checked by Ofsted. The childminder has a lack of understanding of requirements, which puts children at risk.  Children are not kept safe. The childminder does not ensure her home is secure as she regularly leaves the front door unlocked.  The childminder does not monitor the practice of her assistant, which has a negative impact on the quality of teaching.  Nappy changing procedures are not hygienic enough to ensure children's good health is maintained.  The childminder has a limited understanding of the progress check for children aged between two and three years. Assessment of children's progress is often inaccurate and

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This provision is inadequate

is not used well enough to improve outcomes for children.  The childminder does not gain enough information from parents and other settings children attend to help her to plan stimulating learning experiences for each child.

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It has the following strengths

 Children are warmly welcomed into the childminder's home and she is sensitive to their individual needs.

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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

 gain knowledge and understanding of what needs to be notified to Ofsted, particularly in relation to information about any persons living or working on the premises 14/10/2016

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 ensure that any assistants or household members who have not had their suitability checked by Ofsted do not have unsupervised contact with children 14/10/2016

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 gain a clear understanding of roles and responsibilities to ensure that all requirements of the early years foundation stage are met at all times to increase the overall quality of the provision 13/11/2016

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 put appropriate arrangements in place for the supervision of assistants and provide them with support, coaching and training to raise the quality of teaching and promote the interests of children 13/11/2016

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 ensure the premises is safe and children are not exposed to risks; this is with specific regard to the front door being unlocked 14/10/2016

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 ensure that the facilities and procedures for changing nappies are hygienic and meet children's individual needs 14/10/2016

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 increase knowledge and understanding of when the progress check for children aged between two and three years should be completed and what should be included, and ensure parents are provided with a short written summary of their child's progress in the prime areas of learning 13/11/2016

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 ensure that the assessment of children's progress is accurate and used to plan learning experiences for children which are based on their individual interests and development needs 13/12/2016

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 work in close partnership with parents and professionals from other settings children attend to increase the exchange of information to improve outcomes for children. 13/12/2016

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas used by the children.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector accompanied the childminder on the school run.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder, assistant and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's policies and procedures and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and members of her household.  The inspector spoke to a parent during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective. The childminder has employed an assistant for eight months and has still not provided Ofsted with all of the required information to enable suitability checks to be completed. The assistant has been left unsupervised with children, which puts children at risk. Additionally, the childminder has not notified Ofsted of her adult son who stays with her. Therefore, all required suitability checks have not been completed on this individual. Children are further put at risk because the childminder does not ensure she secures her home, as she leaves the front door unlocked. While children cannot easily access this door due to the positioning of a safety gate, unauthorised people could gain access to the home. The childminder and assistant do demonstrate a secure knowledge of the procedures to follow if they had concerns about a child in their care, which helps to protect children from abuse. The

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

childminder has failed to implement a system of supervisions and appraisal to ensure the assistant receives relevant support and guidance. This impacts on children's learning because the childminder does not support the assistant to raise the quality of her teaching. The childminder demonstrates a lack of understanding of her role and responsibilities, resulting in requirements not being met. The childminder has tried to make some improvements since her last inspection, through accessing training for example. However, she has failed to implement what she has learnt during training to raise the quality of teaching. The childminder is not effectively monitoring and evaluating the quality of her provision, practice and procedures, resulting in continuous improvements not being made.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The childminder and her assistant are well qualified. However, they do not use their knowledge to improve the outcomes for children and enhance their learning experiences. The childminder does not have a good understanding of when the progress check for children aged between two and three years should be completed. She does not work in close partnership with parents to complete this check and provide them with a written summary of their child's progress. Ongoing assessment of children's progress is not always accurate. This limits the childminder's ability to plan for their next steps in learning and hinders children's progress. The childminder does not work in close partnership with parents or professionals from other settings. She does not gain enough information to help her plan activities that complement the learning that takes place elsewhere. Teaching is variable. The childminder and assistant occasionally use effective teaching skills but for

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

the vast majority of the time practice is weak. That said, the childminder does have a basic knowledge and understanding of child development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Weaknesses in safeguarding have a negative impact on children's welfare. Children have their nappies changed on a towel which is laid on a sofa. The towel is used for all children and the assistant does not wash her hands between each nappy change. This is unhygienic and puts children's health at risk. That said, children's health is promoted in other ways. They benefit from eating nutritious foods when they are with the childminder and really enjoy making their own wraps with healthy fillings. Children form secure attachments with the childminder and they appear to enjoy spending time with her. The childminder praises children for their good behaviour and achievements, which fosters their self-esteem. Children have many opportunities to develop their independence and are allowed to freely explore the environment and resources on offer. They develop an appreciation of their local community through regular outings.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Weaknesses in the assessment processes and the quality of teaching mean that children are not making enough progress in their learning and development. Children do not always meet the stage of development that is typical for their age. This means that they are not prepared well enough in readiness for the move to school. All children enjoy taking part in activities with the childminder. They explore their senses and think of new ideas when making salt dough. Their mathematical and scientific skills are also developed through this activity.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY250358 Local authority North East Lincolnshire Inspection number 1044423 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 October 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She employs an assistant who holds an appropriate qualification at level 6.

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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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Telephone number

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