Childminder EY499287

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 November 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 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

 Children are not kept safe. Risk assessments have not been carried out to ensure that potential risks are minimised and the home and garden are free from hazards. The outdoor play environment is not maintained to ensure children's good health.  The childminder lacks knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues and she has a poor knowledge of how to respond to child protection concerns. This compromises children's safety.  Teaching is weak. The childminder does not have a good enough understanding of how children learn. She does not share sufficient information with parents about how children's learning is supported in the setting.  The childminder does not assess children's starting points or the progress they make accurately enough. Planning for learning is not based on children's individual development and what they need to learn next.  The childminder does not provide opportunities for parents to contribute information

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This provision is inadequate

from home about children's prior skills and ongoing development. This prevents them from becoming actively involved in their children's ongoing care and learning.  Some of the information and required documentation is not readily available for inspection or efficiently used to manage the setting. Accidents are not recorded.  The childminder has overlooked breaches in requirements and weaknesses in practice. She has not evaluated the quality of her provision or taken sufficient action to monitor the performance of her assistant or improve the quality of teaching.

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It has the following strengths

 Children demonstrate a sense of belonging at the provision and they have formed positive relationships with the childminder.

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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 robust risk assessments are carried out and all reasonable steps to remove and minimise hazards are taken, with particular regard to risks associated with the dogs, low-level glass and the staircase 02/12/2016

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 develop understanding of safeguarding issues and the signs that indicate a child could be at risk from harm 02/12/2016

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 ensure safeguarding policy and procedures are in line with the guidance and procedures of the relevant Local Safeguarding Children Board 02/12/2016

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 ensure a clear written record is maintained of all accidents or injuries and any first-aid treatment administered to children 02/12/2016

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 work in partnership with parents and provide information about the activities and experiences children receive to promote a shared approach to children's learning that helps them to develop the skills they need for school 02/12/2016

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 ensure that all records are maintained, easily accessible and readily available for inspection to ensure the safe and efficient management of the setting 02/12/2016

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 ensure that assistants have sufficient understanding and use of English to ensure the well-being of children in their care. 02/12/2016

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

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 develop a secure understanding of the learning and development requirements and improve teaching skills so that children benefit from activities and experiences that are matched to their learning styles and build effectively on what they already know and can do 02/12/2016

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 develop knowledge of how to use observations and assessments to identify children's starting points, progress and next steps in learning to plan suitably challenging experiences that help children make good progress. 02/12/2016

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Inspection activities

 We carried out this inspection as a result of a risk assessment following information we received about the provider.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including attendance records, suitability checks and children's observation, assessment and planning records.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke with children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is not effective. The childminder has a poor understanding of child protection and the procedures to follow should any concerns arise regarding a child's welfare. Children's safety is further compromised due to poor risk assessment leading to a number of hazards going unmanaged. Children are left sleeping alone in areas used by the childminder's dogs. Low-level glass and the open staircase have not been made safe. These weaknesses significantly compromise children's safety and welfare. Records required for the safe management of the provision are not stored effectively or readily available for inspection. Accidents and injuries are not consistently recorded. Partnerships with parents are not strong enough. The childminder does not share enough information with parents to ensure children's individual care and learning needs are met. The childminder does not evaluate the quality of her provision. She does not reflect on the

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

quality of her and her assistant's teaching or the activities planned. Therefore, breaches in requirements and weaknesses in her practice mean children are not successfully safeguarded or supported to make the best possible progress in their learning. The childminder has an appropriate understanding of changes that must be notified to Ofsted. Appropriate suitability checks have been carried out on all persons living on the premises.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The childminder does not know enough about children's current stage of learning or what they need to learn next. Specific next steps for children's learning and development are not accurately identified. As a result, children are not consistently provided with activities that are suitable to meet all their learning needs or to challenge them, so that they reach the next steps in their learning. For example, musical activity toys and rattles offer little challenge to older children. Despite this, the childminder sits with the children and shows an interest in what they like to do. She talks to the children constantly as they play. She repeats sounds and words to support young children's communication and language skills. Children enjoy exploring and investigating sand. They use spades, explore shells and talk about sea life.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Weaknesses in safeguarding practice compromise children's safety and well-being. The childminder's dogs pose a potential health risk to children because areas of the garden used by the dogs for toileting are not hygienically maintained. Despite this, children form warm relationships with the childminder, who sets a good example for children, in relation to manners and respect. Children are offered lots of praise. This helps them to feel valued and secure. Children learn to behave well, respect individual differences and are developing an appropriate understanding of the needs of others.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Children's learning is not supported sufficiently because the childminder's teaching practice is poor. Activities provided do not offer challenge or help children to further develop their skills and make good progress. They are not adequately prepared for school or for their next steps in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY499287 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 1077696 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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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 2016. She operates all year round from 6am to 10pm, Monday to Friday except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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