Childminder 501496

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 February 2017 15 March 2016

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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 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

 Children are not adequately safeguarded. Although the childminder is able to identify concerns she does not know the appropriate procedures to report these. This puts children at risk of harm.  The childminder does not promote children's emotional well-being fully. For example, she laughs as she tells children she will put them in the shed if they misbehave.  The childminder has not successfully addressed actions raised at the previous inspection. She has not yet updated her knowledge and understanding of how children learn. Furthermore, she does not plan and provide appropriately challenging activities.  The childminder does not evaluate her provision effectively and gather the views of parents and children to identify any gaps in practice.  Partnerships with parents and other early years providers where children attend are inadequate. Information to support children's individual care and learning needs is not

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This provision is inadequate

shared well enough.  The quality of teaching is poor. The childminder does not accurately assess children's learning or monitor their progress towards the early learning goals. Developmental concerns are not appropriately actioned and children do not make good progress.  The management of children's behaviour is inadequate. Children do not have consistent opportunities to understand boundaries. They become frustrated and aggressive.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder provides opportunities for children to develop their physical skills. She takes them on regular outings, such as soft play and weekly music and movement groups.

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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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 ensure that the appropriate procedures to follow regarding children's safety and well-being are adhered to at all times 01/03/2017

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 ensure that children are spoken to in a developmentally appropriate way that promotes their self-esteem 01/03/2017

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 plan for and provide children with a range of suitable activities which offers a good level of challenge and is appropriate to their stage of development 01/03/2017

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 provide opportunities for parents and other early years providers to contribute to children's learning and share regular information with them regarding children's learning and development needs 01/03/2017

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 implement monitoring and assessment systems to identify gaps in learning and ensure that any concerns are swiftly addressed 01/03/2017

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 ensure that children are provided with consistent behavioural boundaries and routines that encourage them to manage their own feelings and behaviours effectively 01/03/2017

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 undertake appropriate training and professional development to ensure children receive high-quality learning and development experiences. 01/03/2017

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

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 develop self-evaluation procedures and gather the views of children and parents to help identify improvements in the provision.

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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 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 had a tour of the premises.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is not effective. The childminder demonstrates an adequate understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse. However, she does not demonstrate knowledge of how to address concerns she has regarding children's safety and well-being with the appropriate authorities. In addition, conversations with children are sometimes inappropriate for their level of understanding. For example, the childminder tells children that they must bring chocolate from home the following day otherwise they will not be allowed in. Children do not understand adult humour and this causes unnecessary concern. The childminder does not evaluate her provision successfully. The views of children and parents are not sought to raise the quality of the provision to a good level. The childminder has not addressed ways to develop her knowledge of how children learn or to plan effectively to meet their individual needs. She does not have effective systems

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

in place to assess and monitor children's progress and any gaps in their learning are not addressed quickly.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

Children are provided with an adequate supply of resources and can make some choices. However, activities lack challenge and do not fully engage children in their play. At times, activities are not appropriate to the age and stage of development for children. Older children play with toys designed for babies and younger children, such as cause and effect resources. Despite this, children make marks on paper with felt-tip pens and begin to write their name. This helps to develop their literacy skills. Older children talk to the childminder as they play. This helps to promote their communication skills. Information about children's development is not shared with parents and other early years providers where children attend to provide a consistent approach to their learning needs.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The management of children's behaviour is inadequate. Young children become bored and frustrated and take toys from one another. Older children display aggressive behaviours towards others. The childminder does not provide appropriate boundaries and routines for children's individual needs. The childminder reminds children to clean their hands and offers wet wipes after messy play activities. She provides children with healthy options during mealtimes.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Children do not make good progress from when they first start at the setting. Their social and emotional needs are not fully promoted to provide them with the confidence needed for their next stage in learning. Gaps in learning are too wide and are not swiftly addressed. Children are not fully equipped with the key skills needed for the eventual move on to school. Despite this, children do utilise the resources available to them to create their own learning. Children play with small trains and push them along the wooden tracks. They use plastic cutlery and toy kitchen utensils to make pretend cups of tea. Children are encouraged to tidy away resources. This helps to promote their independence.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 501496 Local authority Sunderland Inspection number 1058164 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 March 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2001 and lives in Sunderland. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, 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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