Childminder EY399074

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 February 2017 12 September 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 does not demonstrate sufficient knowledge and understanding of the signs of possible abuse and neglect. She also does not monitor and act on children's regular non-attendance. As a result children are not effectively safeguarded.  The childminder does not demonstrate a clear knowledge and understanding of the requirements of the statutory framework for the early years foundation stage. Consequently she is unable to independently identify areas of her provision that require improvement.  The quality of teaching is weak. The childminder does not make careful or accurate checks on children's learning or their stages of development. As a result, activities do not stimulate or challenge children and they are not making the required progress.  The childminder does not have high expectations of children. She does not appropriately promote their independence. Consequently children's individual learning

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This provision is inadequate

needs, including as their self-care needs, are not being met.

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It has the following strengths

 Children are happy and settled. A close relationship with the childminder ensures secure attachments. Children spontaneously seek cuddles from the childminder and are keen to sit on her lap.  The childminder works well with parents, keeping them informed of how they can support their child's play and learning at home.  The childminder ensures a safe and secure home and garden area for children to play in.

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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

 increase your knowledge and understanding of the signs of possible abuse and neglect, including the importance of monitoring children's non-attendance, so that you are able to respond to any concerns at the earliest opportunity 10/03/2017

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 increase your knowledge and understanding of the ‘Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage’ so that the requirements can be effectively and consistently met and implemented 10/03/2017

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

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 carry out observations of children's play and development to understand and assess their level of achievement, interests and learning styles and use these to plan stimulating activities to support their progress in all areas of learning 10/03/2017

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 improve the quality of teaching and have high expectations of children to promote their independence, and ensure their individual development needs in all areas of learning are effectively supported 10/03/2017

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

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 rigorously evaluate the quality of the provision against the requirements of the statutory framework and use the findings to support continual improvement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector reviewed relevant documents, including children's assessment files, and a sample of policies and procedures.  The inspector observed activities and discussed these with the childminder.  The inspector viewed the premises and resources, including outdoor play areas.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from written information included in some children's files.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

The childminder does not demonstrate as being able or committed to ensuring and maintaining high standards of provision. Ineffective self-evaluation means that weaknesses, particularly in teaching, are not independently identified. As a result, improvements in the provision are not made in a timely manner and there are repeated breaches to requirements. For example, the childminder has been issued with actions to improve how children's learning is monitored, on two other occasions. She has also been issued with actions to improve her knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues twice before. Suitability checks for a household member have been outstanding for almost a year. This is despite the childminder receiving notices from Ofsted telling her to take immediate action to address this. Safeguarding is ineffective. The childminder has recently updated her safeguarding policy and procedure, and attended relevant training. However,

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

she does not demonstrate a sufficient knowledge and understanding of child protection issues, including the possible implications of children's regular non-attendance.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

Children's starting points and ongoing development are not accurately assessed by the childminder. This results in play and learning activities not being appropriately challenging. The childminder's lack of understanding of the statutory and learning and development requirements results in weak teaching. Consequently children are not always interested or engaged in adult-led activities. However, children engage happily in self-directed play and activities, such as when using construction toys and play dough. Resources are not arranged in a way that promotes children's choice or independence. The childminder has recently completed some training; for example, in relation to child protection and the statutory framework for the early years foundation stage. However, these have not significantly improved her practice. The childminder has not accessed any training to support her to improve the quality of her teaching.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Significant weaknesses in the quality of teaching and learning, and the childminder's failure to meet requirements to ensure children are safeguarded, have a negative impact on children's safety, well-being and personal development. Despite this a relaxed and welcoming environment promotes children's emotional attachments. Children are well behaved and receive praise and encouragement from the childminder, which promotes their confidence and self esteem. The childminder has a good relationship with parents and receives positive feedback from them. She advises parents on how they can support children's learning at home. For example, by singing the same songs and choosing books from the library with their child.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Although children are happy and settled, they are not making good enough progress in their learning and development. The childminder is not fully aware of children's starting points and individual needs. There are limited opportunities for children to learn about keeping themselves healthy through diet and exercise. Healthy and nutritious lunches are not always provided. Also, relevant information about healthy meals is not shared with parents. The childminder does not demonstrate as having high expectations of children. Children's independence and self-care development are not sufficiently promoted. For example, they are not encouraged to use a cup without a lid, or cutlery, even though these skills have been identified as being the 'next steps' for children's development. Consequently children are not adequately supported to be prepared for school and are making slow progress towards the early learning goals.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY399074 Local authority Durham Inspection number 1081831 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 September 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Spennymoor. She operates all year round from 6am 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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