Childminder EY492551

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 October 2016 Not applicable

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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 assistants working directly with children. This means Ofsted has been unable to carry out the necessary checks on these adults.  The childminder has failed to notify Ofsted of people over the age of 16 living in the house where children are cared for. This issue has been identified at a previous inspection.  Children are regularly left unsupervised with adults who have not been checked for their suitability to work with children and who do not have a paediatric first-aid qualification.  The childminder does not maintain the adult-to-child ratios as she cares for more children than is permitted. This compromises children's safety. The childminder does not keep an accurate record of children's hours of attendance.  The childminder has insufficient knowledge of the early years foundation stage. She fails to plan suitably challenging activities to support all children's individual needs and

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This provision is inadequate

help them make good progress.  The childminder does not have systems in place to supervise or coach her assistants to improve their practice and teaching skills.  Risk assessments are not effective in keeping children safe in the home or on outings.

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It has the following strengths

 Children enjoy learning about their friends and their community. They are starting to develop an understanding of the world around them. Parents are encouraged to get involved as children explore the community.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

The provision is inadequate and Ofsted intends to take enforcement action

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

We will issue a Welfare Requirements Notice requiring the provider to:

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Due Date

 ensure that all of the required information about any person who lives or works at your premises is provided to Ofsted to enable all of the appropriate suitability checks to be completed 31/10/2016

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 develop knowledge and understanding of the requirements in relation to what should be notified to Ofsted 31/10/2016

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 ensure that children are not left with people who have not had their suitability checked 31/10/2016

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 ensure that all adults who have sole care of children have a paediatric first-aid qualification 31/10/2016

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 ensure that adult-to-child ratios are maintained at all times 31/10/2016  accurately record children's daily hours of attendance 31/10/2016  ensure that systems are in place to supervise assistants, in order to improve their teaching skills 31/10/2016

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Due Date

 ensure that risk assessments are in place to identify hazards and minimise them to protect children in the home and on outings 31/10/2016

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Due Date

 obtain permission from parents before leaving children with approved assistants for short periods of time. 31/10/2016

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Due Date

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage the provider must:

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Due Date

 consider children's individual needs and interests and plan suitably engaging and challenging experiences that promote their learning. 31/10/2016

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Inspection activities

 Ofsted carried out this inspection as a result of a risk assessment, following information we received about this provider.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors, outdoors and at a dance group and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector and the childminder discussed how she evaluates her practice.  The inspector observed a sample of children. She discussed their progress with the childminder and the plans to support children in the next steps of their learning.  The inspector held a meeting with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as staff records and a range of policies and procedures.  The inspector spoke to two parents 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 cannot demonstrate that she has sufficient knowledge of how to safeguard children. She does not carry out the required checks to ensure the suitability of assistants who have unsupervised and direct access to children. Children are regularly left in the care of adults who do not have suitable paediatric first-aid training. This places children at risk in the event of an accident or medical emergency. The childminder has also not informed Ofsted of adults over the age of 16 living and working in the house. She does not have sufficient procedures in place to protect children from direct contact with these adults. The childminder does not keep an accurate record of children's attendance. The childminder also regularly cares for more children than she is permitted. She has failed to establish effective risk assessments for managing the safety of children in the home and on outings. This means she does not

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

ensure children's safety. The childminder has not yet established an effective way to evaluate her practice to ensure she is complying with requirements. She does not demonstrate a capacity to improve or to respond to a previous warning letter from Ofsted. The childminder does not have systems in place to supervise her assistants or to improve their teaching skills. This means they do not support children's learning effectively.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder has a poor understanding of how children learn. She does not consider all children's individual needs and interests when planning activities. On occasion, younger children are not engaged in the activities provided. They are not sufficiently challenged to make progress in their next steps in learning. Despite this, children enjoy developing their physical skills. They access a range of play and dance sessions in the community. Children enjoy socialising in a wider group. Children's communication and language are progressing. The childminder supports learning through positive interaction. Children who speak English as an additional language are developing their understanding of language. Older children are acquiring important skills which help prepare them for their move to school.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Children's welfare is compromised due to the weaknesses in leadership and management. Despite this, children demonstrate that they have a bond with the childminder and feel secure in her presence. The childminder works closely with parents. She gains an understanding of each child's care and health needs when they start. Children are learning about physical development and healthy eating. They enjoy picking the fruit from the trees in the garden and exploring their creativity as they draw their chosen fruit.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children make variable progress. Younger children are not progressing as well as possible because planning does not support their next steps in learning. Older children make progress in their knowledge of numeracy and literacy. Children who speak English as an additional language are making progress in their communication and language skills. Older children are acquiring some important skills which help prepare them for their move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY492551 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 1074443 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 20

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2015 and lives in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds qualified teacher status. She supports children who speak English as an additional language.

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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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