Childminder EY480893

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 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 Good 2

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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 left children, for short periods of time, in the care of his assistant, who does not hold a relevant first-aid certificate. This compromises the safety and well- being of children.  The childminder is occasionally overly focused on his own ideas during planned activities and misses opportunities to extend children's interests.  The childminder does not yet make the very best use of the garden to support children fully who prefer an active and outdoor learning environment.

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It has the following strengths

 Children enjoy their time with the childminder and make good progress. Activities cover the seven areas of learning and are tailored to the children's individual stages of development. The childminder naturally joins in with children's conversations, supporting their ongoing language acquisition.  The childminder has age-appropriate expectations of children. He manages behaviour effectively to help them develop an understanding of sharing. Children are kind and friendly and even the youngest are learning to take turns.  Good partnerships with parents are developed, ensuring that they are well informed and supported with their children's ongoing learning and well-being. Links are in place with other settings children attend and are used to support children's ongoing progress.  The childminder supports children's development well. A cycle of observation, assessment and planning is used effectively to support their progress. Children problem

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It has the following strengths

solve as they build roadways for cars and develop their imagination as they have to 'get the firemen' to help clear blockages.

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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

 ensure that assistants left in sole charge of children hold a suitable paediatric first-aid certificate. 01/11/2016

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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

 give children more time and opportunities to explore, follow and share their own ideas in their play and learning  enhance the use of the outside space so that children who prefer an outdoor learning environment are fully supported.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed children at play and evaluated activities with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's observations and assessment records, evidence of the suitability of household members and a range of other documentation, including safeguarding procedures and risk assessments.  The inspector talked with the childminder about how he evaluates and improves his service.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective. The childminder lacks understanding of his responsibilities. He has not ensured that his assistant holds a valid first-aid certificate before being left in sole charge of children for short periods of time. This compromises children's safety in the event of an accident. The childminder keeps his mandatory training up to date. He holds a valid first-aid certificate so that he can attend to any minor accidents. The childminder understands the procedures to follow if a child is at risk of abuse or neglect. He undertakes risk assessments of the physical environment to identify and minimise hazards to children. The childminder works alongside another childminder and they observe and review each other's practice to help develop their teaching skills. The childminder makes use of local childminding networks and local authority-run forums to keep up to date with good practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a wide range of learning opportunities that is tailored to the needs of the children. He naturally joins in with children's play, weaving in counting and discussions about size. As they play board games he encourages children to predict if they will need more or less tries each time they play. Younger children are given time and space as they practise their walking skills. They are supported to join in with older children's games. The childminder makes effective use of opportunities in the wider community to support children to become more confident around others. Parents are actively involved in their children's learning and development through daily feedback and discussions.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Children's safety is compromised because the childminder has left them in the care of his assistant, who does not hold a paediatric first-aid certificate. Nevertheless, children have good relationships with the childminder. They enjoy his cuddles, praise and reassurance. The childminder gathers relevant information from parents, enabling him to meet children's emotional needs. Children are supported well as they make the move to school or pre-school. He provides plentiful opportunities for them to develop age-appropriate independence. Older children are learning to put on their own coats and shoes, and children of all ages help to tidy toys away. Children are developing an understanding of healthy lifestyles and are encouraged as they eat their healthy snacks and lunch.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress and are developing key skills needed for their future learning, including school. They develop good communication, language and social skills and are confident talkers who successfully share ideas as they play. They are starting to learn that letters carry meaning and are able to confidently identify some of the letters in their names. They are learning about themselves as they use mirrors to look at their hair and eye colour before drawing self-portraits. Children are eager to join in with activities and are willing to try new skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY480893 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 996703 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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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 2014 and lives in Soham, Cambridgeshire. He works with another registered childminder and an assistant. The childminder operates all year round from 7am 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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