Childminder EY445518

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 October 2016 6 December 2012

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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 failed to notify Ofsted of changes to persons living on the premises.  The childminder does not consistently adhere to the required adult-to-child ratio requirements. Occasionally, she cares for up to five children in the early years age group.  The childminder has allowed her first-aid qualification to lapse.  The childminder does not complete the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years. Therefore, parents are not provided with relevant information to enable them to fully support their children's learning and development.  The childminder does not consistently seek written permission from parents to administer medication to children.  The childminder does not involve parents sufficiently in assessing what children know, understand and can do when they first start. She does not give parents enough support to guide their children's learning at home.

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This provision is inadequate

 The childminder does not regularly or accurately reflect on her practice to identify where she needs to make improvements. She does not check that she is familiar with and is fully implementing all of the requirements of the early years foundation stage.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder knows children well and has a good understanding of their interests and achievements. She completes regular assessments of children's learning as they play and uses this information to identify and plan next steps in their learning.

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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 of changes that must be notified to Ofsted 10/11/2016  ensure ratio requirements are adhered to at all times, in accordance with the safeguarding and welfare requirements 10/11/2016

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Due Date

 complete a current paediatric first-aid course, relevant for workers caring for young children and, where relevant, babies 10/11/2016

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Due Date

 carry out the progress check for all children between the ages of two and three years and provide parents with a short written assessment of their child's progress 24/11/2016

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Due Date

 obtain written permission from parents/carers before administering any medication, both prescription and non-prescription, to children. 03/11/2016

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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 further the partnership with parents and carers so they are actively involved in the assessment of the starting points for children's learning and are well supported to guide their children's learning at home  improve the systems used to evaluate practice to identify and address where improvements need to be made.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children during the inspection.  The inspector discussed the planning of activities with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the childminder's qualifications and training.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from documentation completed by them.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective. The childminder has omitted to inform Ofsted of changes, notably, the birth of her youngest children. This has led to her caring for too many children at any one time. The childminder has allowed her first-aid training to lapse. In addition, she does not consistently seek written permission from parents to administer medication to children. However, she does inform parents at the end of the day when medication has been administered. The childminder has completed training to update her knowledge of child protection issues. She ensures children are continually supervised in and around the home. She undertakes regular risk assessments of the home and garden, as well as outings, to help keep children safe. Overall, partnerships with parents are positive. Written comments from parents compliment the childminder on her good settling-in procedures and the range of activities offered.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder does not ensure that she completes the progress check for children aged between two and three years to provide parents with a written assessment of their child's progress. As a result, she does not ensure there is an opportunity to review children's development with parents, carers and other relevant professionals. However, children do have fun and enjoy exploring the activities and resources provided. Young children pull themselves to standing and explore their growing mobility as they cruise along the well- placed furniture and equipment. The childminder offers a balance of learning opportunities to ensure all children are challenged in their play. She helps younger children begin to problem solve. For example, they stack blocks and manipulate shapes to fit in holes. Children's communication is developing appropriately. The childminder takes time to read and chat to children and they show they are beginning to understand language as they

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

respond appropriately to questions asked. For example, when they pass her the cup as requested. Mathematical language is introduced to children from a young age as the childminder counts out the bricks and names the sticky shapes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Weaknesses in leadership and management mean that children's welfare is not fully assured. Despite this, children are happy and form close bonds with the childminder and others. They show confidence as they explore the accessible space, moving themselves over steps and barriers in their path. The childminder is effective in supporting children to listen, share and take turns. Children learn to respect and care for their environment. They tidy up when asked and sing along to the tidy up song as they do this. Children are praised highly for their help, promoting positive self-esteem. The childminder supports children's physical health and well-being. Children are provided with healthy meals and snacks.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

The childminder is not yet assessing children between the ages of two and three years. That said, children are making appropriate progress in their learning and development. They gain confidence as they learn some of the skills in readiness for school. Babies and toddlers show developing independence skills as they help themselves to their water bottles when needed.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY445518 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 1060150 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 6 December 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Heather, Leicestershire. She operates her provision all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a childcare qualification at level 5.

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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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