Childminder 505189

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 February 2017 5 April 2016

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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 has failed to complete the process that enables Ofsted to carry out robust checks on the suitability of any person who has regular unsupervised contact with children.  The childminder does not make sure that the premises are secure and cannot be entered by unauthorised persons.  The childminder does not keep the required records for each child that is looked after on the premises. She does not keep a daily record of the names of the children being cared for and their hours of attendance.  The childminder does not ensure that she has prior written permission from parents before administering medication to children.  The childminder does not keep her knowledge of local safeguarding procedures and changes to legislation up to date. She is not aware of the action to take if she is concerned that a child is at risk from harm or abuse.  The childminder does not gather relevant information about children's skills from the

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This provision is inadequate

start. She does not exchange information about children's next steps and progress with parents. She does not help parents to extend children's learning at home.  The childminder does not effectively observe and assess children's progress. Teaching is not tailored to match children's individual learning needs. Children are not well engaged and motivated to learn.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder responds well to young children. She identifies their feelings and emotions and helps them to settle quickly.

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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

 ensure that any person in regular contact with children is suitable, including obtaining an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check 17/03/2017

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 ensure that all reasonable steps are taken to prevent unauthorised persons from entering the premises 03/03/2017

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 make sure records are obtained that include information about a child's full name, date of birth, name and address of every parent and/or carer who is known, which parent(s) and or carer(s) the child normally lives with, and emergency contact details for parents and/or carers 17/03/2017

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 keep a daily record of the names of each child and the hours that they attend the setting 03/03/2017

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 ensure that written parental permission is obtained before administering any medication to children 03/03/2017

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 gain a secure knowledge and understanding of the up-to-date procedures for reporting concerns of abuse and neglect to the relevant agencies, in line with the Local Safeguarding Children Board 14/04/2017

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 improve the quality of teaching to ensure each area of learning and development is promoted through a good balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities, and make sure children are consistently well engaged and challenged so that they make at least good progress 14/04/2017

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Due Date

 ensure assessments of children's learning and development are consistent and precise from the outset to obtain an accurate understanding of each child's level of achievement, interests and learning styles, using the information to shape learning experiences that are tailored to meet the individual needs of each child 14/04/2017

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Due Date

 ensure parents and are kept up to date with their child's progress and development, address any learning and development needs in partnership with parents and support them in guiding their child's development at home. 14/04/2017

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Inspection activities

 This inspection was carried out as a result of a risk assessment, following information 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.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is not effective. The childminder has not informed Ofsted of the details of an individual who has regular unsupervised contact with children. Checks to assess their suitability have not been carried out. The childminder does not make sure that her premises are secure. The main entrance door is left unlocked, which means that people can enter the premises unnoticed. The childminder does not hold essential information about each child in her care. Although at inspection she was meeting ratios, she does not record children's attendance as required. The childminder does not always make sure that she has written parental permission before she administers medication to a child. Her knowledge of reporting procedures in the event of a concern about a child in her care is poor. The childminder does not reflect on her teaching practice to help raise outcomes for children. Partnership working with parents is not effective. The childminder does not make

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

use of self-evaluation to identify and address weaknesses in her practice. Consequently, there has been a significant decline in practice since the last inspection.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The childminder has not gathered sufficient information about children who are new to the setting. She does not have a precise knowledge of what children know and can do on entry to inform her initial assessments. Observations of children's achievements are not regular enough. This means the childminder does not have sufficient information to accurately identify children's next steps in learning and plan for their good progress. Parents are not supported to continue their children's learning at home. The childminder does not provide a good balance of adult-led and child-initiated play. Children are not well engaged and stimulated to learn. However, young children show an early interest in toys with buttons and are beginning to learn how to operate them. They hold a block in each hand and bang them together.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The weaknesses in leadership and management place children's health, safety and welfare at risk. Children appear happy in the childminder's care. They attend toddler groups and visit the local church within the community. Children are provided with opportunities to build their confidence and social skills and extend their knowledge of the world around them. They spend time in the fresh air and have opportunities to be physically active. Children use wheeled toys in the garden and enjoy visits to the local park. The childminder provides healthy meals and snacks. Young children are beginning to be independent in their self-care skills. They sit in highchairs and feed themselves with finger food.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Weaknesses in planning and assessment mean that children are not well prepared for the move on to school. Nevertheless, young children enjoy rhymes and they move their bodies to the sounds they hear. They demonstrate listening and try to join in with actions songs. Children are developing their communication and language skills. They behave well and are beginning to learn how to play alongside others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 505189 Local authority North Lincolnshire Inspection number 1084560 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 14

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 5 April 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1994 and lives in Epworth, Doncaster. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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