Childminder EY229641

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 December 2016 10 June 2016

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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 not completed mandatory paediatric first-aid training.  The childminder does not provide enough opportunities or resources for children who prefer to play and learn outdoors.  Although the childminder has a good range of resources indoors, she does not always consider how she can fully utilise or add to it to further enhance children's learning.  The childminder has not identified her professional development needs well enough to raise the quality of her teaching to an excellent standard. This means children are not achieving at the highest levels possible.

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It has the following strengths

 Children make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder uses her observations and assessments of children to plan activities to meet their next steps in learning.  Children form close bonds with the childminder. She is very sensitive to their individual needs and as a result, they feel very secure when they are with her.  The childminder works in close partnership with parents. She shares information with them on a regular basis which ensures they feel involved and can contribute to their children's learning.  Children's behaviour is very good and the childminder is a positive role model to them as she encourages manners and respect for all. Children feel a real sense of belonging in the childminder's home as she adorns the walls with their artwork. The childminder offers constant praise to children which boosts their self-esteem.

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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

 complete paediatric first-aid training which is relevant to caring for young children and babies. 14/12/2016

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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

 provide more opportunities and resources for those children who prefer to play and learn outside  make the most of all available resources to further enhance children's learning experiences  focus more precisely on professional development needs to raise the quality of teaching to an outstanding level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas used by the children.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as children's records and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and members of her household. She also discussed self-evaluation with the childminder.  The inspector read comments from parents provided by the childminder 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 has still not attended paediatric first-aid training which was an action at the last inspection. That said, she has made every effort to obtain a place on a suitable course, however, ultimately she has been unsuccessful. The childminder is mindful of the fact she is not meeting requirements. She knows how to treat minor injuries and has contingency plans in place should an emergency occur. These plans have been discussed with parents. The childminder knows the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect to look out for and the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child. She keeps herself up to date with changes to legislation. The childminder successfully reflects on her practice and identifies areas for improvement. She effectively involves parents and children in this process.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has made good progress since her last inspection. She now observes children in their play and assesses them on a monthly basis. She then uses these assessments to focus on what children need to help them make further progress. The childminder provides a balance of adult-led and child-initiated play. Children make decisions about what they would like to do and the childminder supports their requests. She successfully involves herself in children's play when they want her to. She asks them questions to support their thinking and extends their language skills by teaching them new words and allowing them time to talk.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Weaknesses in leadership and management impact on children's well-being. That said, children's health needs are met in other ways. The childminder uses her catering qualification well to provide children with a wide range of healthy foods for snacks and meals. She is extremely vigilant when it comes to children's allergies. She checks the ingredients of all foods to ensure children are not exposed to anything they are allergic to. The childminder makes alternative foods, such as biscuits so that children with allergies do not feel left out. Children are involved with the preparation of food. They enjoy making sandwiches with the childminder and learn how to safely use knives. Children are encouraged to be independent but the childminder is always on hand to provide support where required.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those who have special educational needs, make good progress in their learning and development based on their individual starting points. They enjoy activities where they can use their imaginations, such as role play with the dolls. Children are confident and take pride in their achievements. They learn about mathematics while they play as the childminder discusses colours and numbers with them. They enjoy looking through the play food together and talking about the various fruits they can find. Children learn the key skills they need for future learning and the move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY229641 Local authority North East Lincolnshire Inspection number 1054967 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 June 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002 and lives in Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire. She operates all year round from 5am to 8pm, Monday to Sunday, except for family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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