Childminder EY463905

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 January 2017 10 December 2013

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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 does not know what to do if she is concerned that a child is being abused or is at risk of abuse. She is not aware of the signs that may indicate that a child is exposed to extreme views or behaviour, or the action she needs to take.  The childminder does not maintain a record of accidents to children that take place in the childminding setting.  The childminder does not always teach effectively to fully inspire and motivate children to play and learn so that they make good progress.  The checking of children's progress is not rigorous enough to ensure that they are making the expected progress for their age across all areas of learning.  The childminder does not fully support children's developing ability to concentrate and listen. For example, constant background noise, such as the television, distracts the children as they play.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder has addressed some of the actions and recommendations from the last inspection. She has put in place procedures for implementing the progress check for children between the age of two and three years.  The childminder knows the children well. She talks confidently about what they like to do and provides a range of activities that reflects their interests.  The childminder establishes warm, caring relationships with the children in her care. They readily go to her for cuddles and support as they play.

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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 a secure knowledge and understanding of current Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures and how to respond appropriately if there is a safeguarding concern about a child 31/01/2017

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 keep a written record of accidents or injuries to children and the first-aid treatment given 31/01/2017

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 improve the quality of teaching to ensure that children are motivated to learn and make good progress 28/02/2017

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 improve the way in which children's progress is monitored in order to ensure that children are making the expected progress across all areas of learning 28/02/2017

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Due Date

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

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 support children's developing capacity to listen and concentrate.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at records of children's learning and a selection of policies and other records.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members and the qualifications of the childminder. She also discussed the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector took account of written questionnaires from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is not effective. The childminder has not kept up to date with current legislation or changes to the Local Safeguarding Children Board processes to ensure that she is able to protect children's emotional and physical well-being effectively. In addition, she does not ensure that she keeps a written record of accidents to children in her care or the first-aid treatment given. The childminder demonstrates friendly and trusting relationships with parents. She keeps them informed about their children's day and learning. Information is shared daily. The childminder seeks parents' views through discussion and written questionnaires. The questionnaires indicate that parents are happy with the service that is provided and have access to the written records of their children's learning. However, although the childminder checks children's progress, she does not do this across all areas of learning to ensure that any gaps can be identified and addressed.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder does not always support children's play and learning effectively. For example, when children are playing with the play dough she stands over them as they play. She does not seize opportunities to extend their learning, such as counting with the children or talking about shape and texture. The childminder is sometimes involved in the children's play. She sits with them as they play with shape sorters and encourages them to post the shapes through the holes. The activity does not hold the attention of older children or sufficiently challenge them, but they do enjoy the childminder's encouragement. The childminder supports children's communication and language development, including the use of English. However, background noise distracts children and inhibits their developing concentration and listening skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The weaknesses in the childminder's safeguarding practice have a negative impact on children's well-being. Despite this, the childminder does support children's developing self- care skills. They are encouraged to wash their hands before eating and after toileting. The childminder finds out about children's individual routines for sleeping and feeding. She continues these, promoting continuity of care and children's sense of belonging. Clear and consistent boundaries are in place for children's behaviour. The childminder reminds children of these when managing unwanted behaviour. The strategies she uses take into account the age and level of understanding of the children. Children play well together and develop good friendships.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Despite the weaknesses in checking children's progress, children do develop some basic skills needed to be ready for school. As well as Portuguese, they have sufficient opportunities to hear English spoken in the setting. Children who speak English as an additional language learn to speak in English. They are provided with paper and pens, pencils and collage materials. Children enjoy making marks and sometimes give meaning to them. They manage their personal hygiene well, relevant to their age and stage of development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY463905 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 1081061 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 17

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 December 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works in the home of her co-childminder and also 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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