Childminder in Worcestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 October 2016 5 November 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 not addressed all the areas for improvement identified in her last inspection and further weaknesses are evident.  Children are not adequately safeguarded. The childminder does not have a secure understanding of safeguarding or child protection procedures. The safeguarding policy does not include the correct procedures to follow in the event of concerns.  Teaching is not good enough. The childminder lacks knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements. As a result, children are not provided with a suitable educational programme that helps them make sufficient progress in their learning.  The childminder does not assess all children's progress frequently or precisely enough. She does not have a clear and accurate picture of each child's stage of development. This means she is unable to plan effectively for what children need to learn next.  Links with other settings that children attend have not been developed, in order to

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This provision is inadequate

support continuity for their progress and care. She does not share any information with other practitioners to help with the transition when children move on to nursery or pre- school.  The childminder does not monitor the quality of her provision well enough or focus on key weaknesses to drive improvements.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder is warm and caring. Children form close bonds with her. They are happy, settled and learn to behave well.

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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 and understanding of safeguarding issues to enable the identification and appropriate response to signs of possible abuse and neglect 17/11/2016

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Due Date

 ensure the safeguarding policy and procedures are in line with the guidance from the relevant Local Safeguarding Children Board, and include the action to be taken in the event of an allegation being made about the childminder or a household member and the safe use of mobile phones and cameras 17/11/2016

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Due Date

 gain a greater understanding of the learning and development requirements, and develop the skills and knowledge required to provide children with good quality teaching and learning experiences 01/12/2016

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Due Date

 use observations and ongoing assessments effectively and accurately to identify children's levels of achievement, and provide learning experiences which are based on each child's next stage of development. 01/12/2016

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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

 develop links with other early years settings that children attend to enable effective information sharing and provide continuity in children's care and learning  establish a robust, ongoing process of self-evaluation to clearly identify weaknesses and areas for improvement, in order to set challenging targets to secure continuous improvement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's play in the childminder's house.  The inspector observed adult and child interactions and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector looked at a selection of policies and children's records.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

The childminder has started to reflect on the effectiveness of her provision. However, this has not been rigorous in identifying and prioritising key weaknesses. As a result, she has failed to identify several significant areas for improvement and further gaps in her knowledge have emerged. The childminder does not have sufficient understanding of the learning and development requirements and how these should be implemented to promote children's learning. Arrangements for safeguarding are not effective. The childminder does not have a secure knowledge of safeguarding issues or the different types of abuse. She does not ensure that the safeguarding policy includes all required elements, such as the correct reporting procedures for allegations made against herself or a member of the household and the safe use of mobile phones and cameras. As a result, children's safety and well-being are at risk. The childminder does not accurately monitor

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

children's progress. This means that she is unable to identify or address any gaps in learning. Children are not supported to make at least good progress. The childminder has attended some required training, such as first aid. However, she acknowledges that she needs to enhance her knowledge and understanding to raise the overall quality of her practice to an acceptable level.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The childminder does not consistently observe, assess or plan for children's individual development. She does not have an accurate view about what children need to learn next. Links have not been established with other settings children attend. Furthermore, the childminder does not share information with new settings that children move on to. This means that children do not benefit from continuity in their care and learning. The childminder provides some suitable support to help children make progress. For example, she talks to children as they play, names objects and repeats words to develop their language skills. The childminder keeps parents informed about their children's care through daily conversations.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Children's welfare is not fully promoted due to significant weaknesses in safeguarding practice. However, the childminder does provide a warm and welcoming home. Children show that they feel comfortable in the childminder's care. Babies are given plenty of cuddles and reassurance, which helps them to feel emotionally secure. The childminder ensures children are well nourished and is careful to follow any dietary requirements.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Weaknesses in teaching mean that children do not make the best possible progress in their learning. They do not acquire all of the key skills that prepare them well to start nursery or school. However, children generally work within the range of development typical for their ages. Babies develop confidence in their physical skills as they begin to roll over and reach for toys. Early communication skills are emerging as they babble and copy sounds. Visits to local toddler and playgroups in the community help children to develop social skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY423717 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 1058468 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 5 November 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Redditch. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 5.45pm on 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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Telephone number

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