Childminder EY457999

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 December 2016 13 January 2015

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 lacks an understanding of the procedures to follow if she has concerns about the safety or well-being of a child. She does not have a clear understanding of how to identify and respond to all of the known indicators of abuse and neglect. The childminder does not know the appropriate action to take if an allegation of abuse is made against herself or a member of her household.  The childminder does not understand all of the legal requirements that she must meet. She has failed to notify Ofsted of recent significant events, including changes to the members of her household.  The childminder does not effectively assess and support the emerging speech and language skills of children who speak English as an additional language.  The childminder does not know how or when to complete the progress check for children aged between two and three years.  The childminder does not gather precise information from parents about children's prior

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This provision is inadequate

learning and abilities, to help her to make her initial assessments of their starting points. This affects her ability to swiftly identify and plan for their needs when they first begin.

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It has the following strengths

 Children form close bonds with the childminder, who regularly praises, comforts and reassures them. This helps to develop their confidence and self-esteem. Parents say that their children are happy and feel secure with the childminder.  The childminder shows children how to complete tasks and sets them age-appropriate challenges during their play. This helps to promote their sense of achievement.

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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

 gain an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of current safeguarding issues, in order to recognise and swiftly respond to signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect and any indications of children being at risk of extreme views 02/03/2017

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 gain knowledge of the procedures to be followed in the event of an allegation of abuse being made against a person living or working on the premises 02/03/2017

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 improve knowledge and understanding of what significant events must be notified to Ofsted, including changes to household members and any event which is likely to affect the operation of the provision 02/03/2017

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 improve understanding of how to assess and support the progress of children's communication skills, particularly for children who speak English as an additional language 02/03/2017

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 develop knowledge and understanding of how and when to complete the progress check for children aged between two and three years, and ensure that parents are provided with a short written summary of their child's development. 02/03/2017

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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 gather relevant information from parents about children's learning needs and abilities when they first begin, in order to support the prompt initial assessment of their starting points in learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact that this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector checked the evidence of the suitability of all household members and the qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents in written testimonials.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective. The childminder is not familiar with guidance from the local safeguarding children board. She does not know the procedure to follow to report concerns about a child. The childminder does not know who she must contact if an allegation of abuse is made against herself or a household member. She has not notified Ofsted of recent changes to people living in her home with regard to the birth of her baby. The childminder has completed some relevant training to improve aspects of her knowledge of how to support children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder does not know that she is required to complete a progress check for children in her care between the age of two and three years. She does not provide a short written summary of this for parents. However, she does discuss children's progress enabling parents to seek extra support if it is required. The childminder does not know how to fully support children who speak English as an additional language. For example, she does not know when it is appropriate to seek information about how well children can communicate using their home language. The childminder does not provide opportunities for children to develop and use their home language during their time with her. Despite this, the childminder speaks clearly to children about their play, and models many new words. This helps to develop their understanding of English. Although the childminder generally knows where children are in their learning, she does not collect information from

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

parents regarding their abilities when they first begin.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

There are significant gaps in the childminder's knowledge of how to recognise when children may be at risk and what to do to protect them from harm. This means that their safety and well-being are not assured. However, the childminder provides children with enjoyable play and learning experiences. For example, she regularly takes them to the local park so they have opportunities to play on the climbing equipment. This meets children's need for fresh air and exercise, and helps to develop their large muscles and coordination. The childminder ensures that children eat healthily. She supports and encourages them to try new foods. The childminder provides parents with written information about how she has met their children's care needs.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Weaknesses in the childminder's knowledge affect her ability to support children who speak English as an additional language to make good progress in their speech and language development. Nevertheless, children are making some progress in other areas of their learning. This contributes towards their readiness for the next stages in their learning, including their eventual move to school. Children are keen to join in with the activities. For example, they experiment with paper and glue as the childminder supports them to make Christmas decorations. Children begin to develop their small movements as they pick up paper strips between their thumb and fingers. They show care and consideration towards others. For example, when the childminder's young baby cries, children show their concern by giving the baby a toy.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY457999 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 1044796 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 13 January 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in Mildenhall. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Wednesday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder 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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