Childminder EY385000

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 January 2017 26 February 2013

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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 have a suitable understanding of her role and responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children. She does not have effective policies and procedures in place to safeguard children.  Some documentation is not available for inspection. The childminder does not maintain a record each time medication is administered or keep an accurate record of accidents.  Children's hours of attendance are not recorded as required.  The childminder does not consistently use observation and assessment effectively enough to help her plan and provide good quality learning experiences for children or identify where there are gaps in children's learning. In addition, she does not have a good enough understanding of how to carry out the progress check for children aged between two and three years.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder is kind and caring and children form close bonds with her. She supports their emotional development. Children are settled and happy in the childminder's welcoming home.  Positive relationships are established with parents. The childminder speaks to parents regularly and uses a daily diary to share information effectively. This helps her to provide consistency of care for children.  Children are eager to play and confidently choose from a suitable range of resources.

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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

 improve knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues to enable the identification and appropriate response to signs of possible abuse and neglect 17/02/2017

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Due Date

 implement a policy and procedures to safeguard children, including the action to be taken in the event of an allegation being made about the childminder or a household member 17/02/2017

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Due Date

 ensure records are available and easily accessible for inspection, with specific reference to evidence of first-aid training 27/01/2017

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Due Date

 maintain a record each time a medicine is administered to a child 27/01/2017  keep a record of accidents or injuries and any first-aid treatment given 27/01/2017

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Due Date

 maintain a daily record of each child's hours of attendance 27/01/2017  improve the observation and assessment procedures, including gaining knowledge about how to conduct the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years, use this information to plan and provide appropriate activities that enable children to make at least good progress. 17/02/2017

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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 completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Although the childminder is experienced and has attended some relevant training, she has not kept up to date with current good practice. She has not reviewed her practice effectively to ensure the safe and efficient management of the setting. Not all records are available for inspection, including evidence that the childminder holds an appropriate first- aid qualification. Safeguarding is not effective. The childminder is aware of some signs that may raise cause for concern. However, there are gaps in her safeguarding knowledge. She is not familiar with changes to safeguarding guidance and legislation. She does not know the correct procedure to follow in the event of an allegation being made against herself or family member.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder gathers some information about children's progress by carrying out observations. However, she does not always identify gaps or delays in children's development. As a result, these are not always addressed sufficiently. She does not have a good enough knowledge of the required progress check for all children aged between two and three years. She does not always plan activities effectively enough to help children make at least good progress. Nevertheless, children are generally happy and engaged. The childminder is kind and warm in her interactions with children. She plays alongside children and uses some suitable teaching strategies to promote their learning. For example, she models language focused on colours and numbers as they play. The childminder plans a range of activities to support the development of small-muscle skills. For example, she gives children opportunities to enjoy building with bricks.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Children's well-being is not assured because the childminder does not prioritise children's welfare adequately. She does not record the times children arrive or leave each day. Although she obtains permission from parents before giving medication and keeps parents informed if a child has an accident whilst in her care, she does not follow the correct procedures for consistently recording accidents and administering medication. Children's good health is promoted sufficiently by the childminder. Children have regular opportunities for fresh air and exercise. Children respond well to praise and encouragement as they play. This helps to support children's self-esteem.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Weaknesses in the childminder's teaching mean that children are not consistently supported to make good progress. However, she does support them to gain the basic skills they need to be ready for school. Early mathematical skills are emerging as children use number language as they play. Children show an interest in books and reading as they share stories with the childminder.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY385000 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 1065298 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 26 February 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in Nuneaton. She operates her provision all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for on 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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