Childminder 224471

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 January 2017 10 December 2015

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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

 The childminder does not gain the required information about each child prior to them starting. Personal information and information about their individual needs is not known.  The childminder does not ensure the required adult-to-child ratios are met at all times. She does not always adequately supervise children or maintain a daily register of children's attendance.  The childminder has failed to inform Ofsted of all changes to her circumstances in a timely manner.  The childminder does not make sure that all persons caring for older children are suitable to do so.  The childminder does not have a written policy and procedure on safeguarding children from abuse or neglect.  The childminder does not provide challenging and stimulating activities to support all children's learning and developmental progress.  The childminder has resigned her registration and this has been accepted by Ofsted.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder is warm and caring towards the children. She comforts them when they become unsettled. This helps children to build on their emotional attachments and promotes their confidence and self-esteem.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

The provision is inadequate and Ofsted intends to take enforcement action

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

We will issue a Welfare Requirements Notice requiring the provider to:

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Due Date

 gain information for each child including, full name; date of birth; name and address of every parent and/or carer who is known to the provider (and information about any other person who has parental responsibility for the child); which parent(s) and/or carer(s) the child normally lives with; and emergency contact details for parents and/or carers 20/01/2017

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Due Date

 maintain records and obtain and share information to ensure the safe and efficient management of the provision, and to help ensure the needs of all children are identified and met 20/01/2017

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 maintain a daily record of the names of the children being cared for on the premises and their hours of attendance 20/01/2017

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 obtain knowledge of the changes that must be notified to Ofsted 20/01/2017  ensure children are adequately supervised and within sight and/or hearing at all times 20/01/2017

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 ensure adult-to-child ratios are met at all times 20/01/2017  ensure that any person caring for children is suitable, including obtaining an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check through Ofsted. 20/01/2017

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Due Date

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

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Due Date

 identify the individual needs, interests and stage of development for each child and use this information to plan a challenging and stimulating experience across all areas of their learning and development 20/01/2017

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Due Date

 keep and implement a written statement of procedures to be followed for the protection of children, intended to safeguard the children being cared for from abuse or neglect. 20/01/2017

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Inspection activities

 We carried out this inspection as a result of a risk assessment, following information we received about this provider.  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. 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

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective. Children's safety and welfare is compromised. The childminder has not sought information from parents before children start about children's personal details, their individual requirements or about where and who the child lives with. In addition, she does not record children's daily times of arrival and departure. The childminder does not ensure that the adult-to-child ratio requirement is adhered to at all times. Furthermore, she does not adequately supervise children by ensuring they are within sight and/or hearing at all times. The childminder does not have a written policy and procedure on safeguarding children from abuse and neglect. However, she keeps her training on child protection up to date. She is confident in identifying the possible signs of abuse and neglect and knows what to do and who to contact should she have a concern about a child in her care. The childminder does not

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

make sure that the person that picks up an older child from school on her behalf has been fully vetted by Ofsted. The childminder also failed to inform Ofsted of changes when she was not childminding for a number of months due to her not being available at the premises. That said, all areas of the premises are checked by the childminder before the children arrive so that hazards around the house are identified and minimised. The childminder does not make use of support and guidance from the local authority. The childminder talks to parents at the end of the day about the activities their child has enjoyed. She understands the importance of sharing information with other providers and schools about the children's care and learning to promote consistency.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The childminder spends much of her time watching children as they play with the toys in the play area. The lack of information gained before children start means that she is unable to identify children's starting points in learning. As a result, she does not effectively plan challenging or stimulating activities from the outset to make sure children are learning and developing their skills appropriately. The lack of time spent interacting and teaching children has a negative impact on their developmental progression. The childminder provides a sufficient range of toys for children to play with. Children enjoy trying to put puzzles together and like to sit and look at books.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The weakness in leadership and management does not ensure children's welfare is a high priority at all times. Despite this, the childminder promotes children's awareness about a healthy diet and lifestyle. She provides children with healthy snacks and opportunities to be physically active outdoors. The childminder uses praise to foster children's positive behaviour. Children make choices from the toys and resources around them.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Children do not make good enough progress because there is a lack of targeted, challenging and stimulating activities to support all areas of their learning and development. Consequently, their readiness for the next phase of their learning, including their move to school, is not assured. Children learn about their similarities and differences as they play with some toys and resources that reflect positive images of diversity.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 224471 Local authority Stoke on Trent Inspection number 1081615 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 December 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1993. She lives in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire and operates, Monday to Friday, all year round from 7.30am until 6pm, 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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