Childminder EY481507

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 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

 Safeguarding is not robust. The childminder does not ensure that children's hours of attendance are consistently recorded to help protect their well-being.  The childminder does not implement consistent behaviour management strategies. He does not support children's understanding about the consequences of their actions on others.  The childminder does not work closely with parents. He does not obtain initial information about children's development to inform planning. In addition he does not provide parents with details of how they can support their child's learning at home.  Partnerships with other providers are poor. The childminder does not seek ongoing information from them to support continuity of children's learning.  The childminder does not complete observations and assessments of children. Therefore, he is not enable to assess, plan or monitor their ongoing development to identify potential gaps in learning.

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This provision is inadequate

 The childminder does not ensure that his professional development is targeted at helping him to improve his personal effectiveness and his knowledge and understanding of legal requirements and identifying ongoing relevant training needs.  There are very few opportunities for child-initiated learning. Therefore, children do not have sufficient time to learn by leading their own play.

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It has the following strengths

 Children enjoy a balanced range of snacks, including fresh fruit. They have daily opportunities to spend time outside in the fresh air.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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Due Date

 maintain an accurate daily record of children's names and their hours of attendance 07/12/2016

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 ensure that children's behaviour is appropriately managed to help them learn what is and is not acceptable and understand the consequences of their actions on others 07/12/2016

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 seek information from parents and complete initial observations of children to accurately identify their starting points and to plan a challenging and enjoyable learning experience for each child from the start of their time at the setting 07/12/2016

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 ensure that observations and assessments of children's progress are frequently undertaken and the information is used to accurately identify and plan each child's ongoing next steps in learning 07/12/2016

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 work in partnership with other settings that children attend in order to exchange information about their learning needs to provide continuous support 07/12/2016

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 ensure that children have regular opportunities for child-initiated play, developing their interests and leading their own learning 07/12/2016

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 provide parents with accurate guidance and information about how they can support their children's learning at home 07/12/2016

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 undertake effective professional development relevant to raising the knowledge and understanding of legal requirements, personal effectiveness and ongoing training needs. 07/12/2016

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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 a number of discussions with the childminder, including how he monitors his own practice.  The inspector talked with children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults living in the household.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective. Records of children's attendance are not completed by the childminder. Therefore, he is not able to appropriately monitor children's patterns of attendance or be aware of who is present in the event of an emergency. However, the childminder does have a secure knowledge of the signs and symptoms of child abuse. He also knows what procedures to follow should he need to make referral based on any concerns he may have. The childminder works with parents to gain information about their children's personal needs. This helps him to settle them when they first begin attending. However, he does not obtain important initial information about what children know and can do. This means he is unable to identify and plan for their learning needs from the very start. The childminder is not aware of children's levels of development. Therefore, he cannot provide secure information to other settings children

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

attend. Furthermore, he does not seek any information about children's progress from other settings. This does not promote continuity of children's learning. The childminder does not monitor children's development and planning is poor. As a result, he is not aware of any gaps in children's learning and does not adequately support them to catch up. The childminder's professional development has not been effective in raising his understanding of the early years foundation stage or identifying his ongoing training needs. This has contributed to the weaknesses in practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The childminder does not carry out observations and assessments of children's learning. He is not identifying children's individual next steps in learning to help them make sufficient progress. Planning and information provided to parents are insecure because they do not accurately reflect what children know and can do. Some of the activities on offer exceed children's level of ability and understanding. As a result, their independence is not fully promoted. The childminder limits young children's free-play opportunities and often directs activities. This severely hampers children's ability to make their own choices and decisions or to develop and extend their own ideas and interests. Children are required to take part in structured activities even though they make the childminder aware that they have lost interest and would like to move on to self-chosen activities. Children have some access to age-appropriate activities. For example, they have fun using their

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

feet to propel sit-and-ride cars along. Children take part in role play with others and help to build imaginary storylines about what they are doing.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Behaviour management is weak. The childminder does not consistently address or challenge children's unwanted behaviour. Consequently, children's well-being and safety are compromised. Young children form bonds with the childminder, helping to support their emotional well-being. However, the lack of assessment and planning mean that children's independence is not encouraged in line with their actual stage of development. Children's health is promoted. They enjoy a balanced range of snacks, including fresh fruit and vegetables. Children are provided with daily opportunities to spend time outside in the fresh air.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

The lack of observations, assessments and planning mean that children's individual needs are not being met. They are not making sufficient progress in gaining the vital skills needed for their next stage of learning or their eventual move on to school. Young children's independent learning is often curtailed by the childminder's very structured approach and emphasis on adult-led teaching.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY481507 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 994850 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register Age range of children 3 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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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 Welwyn Garden City. He operates all year round from 8am 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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