Childminder EY445518

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 March 2017 27 October 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 Good 2

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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 not taken appropriate action to address all the weaknesses identified at her last inspection to help ensure children's safety and welfare.  The childminder has failed to notify Ofsted of changes to persons living on the premises.  The childminder has not completed a first-aid qualification.  The childminder does not consistently record children's hours of attendance.

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It has the following strengths

 Children are supported well by the childminder. She uses her good knowledge and skills to build on children's interests in order to further promote their learning. As a result, children are motivated in their play and are active learners.  Children have warm and affectionate relationships with the childminder. They are very happy and settled.  The childminder works closely with parents to ensure children's individual needs are fully met. She shares information with them about their children's progress and provides ideas to help parents continue to support their child's learning at home.  Children spend time outside in the garden. They develop their physical skills as they enjoy playing in the fresh air while exercising.

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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 knowledge of changes that must be notified to Ofsted 29/03/2017  complete a paediatric first-aid certificate, relevant for workers caring for young children and babies 29/03/2017

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Due Date

 maintain a daily record of the names of children being cared for on the premises and their hours of attendance. 29/03/2017

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children during the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the qualifications held by the childminder. She checked evidence of the suitability of all those living on the premises.  The inspector spoke to a small number of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective. The childminder has not notified Ofsted about changes to her health. Furthermore, she has still not informed Ofsted about the birth of her youngest children. The childminder has not completed paediatric first-aid training. This compromises children's safety. The childminder does not consistently record children's hours of attendance. That said, all other required documentation is in place. For example, the childminder now completes medication records accurately and obtains written consent from parents before administering medication to children. The childminder does not use the self-evaluation process effectively to identify and address all weaknesses. Consequently, she does not ensure that all of the legal requirements are fully met and has not made enough progress in raising the quality of the provision. The childminder completes regular safeguarding training, keeping her practices and knowledge up to date.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

She is confident in the procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child in her care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children she cares for well. She gathers information from parents when their child first starts. She uses this, along with her own observations of the children, to plan activities to further support them in their development. The childminder completes regular assessments of children's achievements. Suitable procedures are now in place for carrying out the progress check for children aged between two and three years. She builds on children's interests and plans activities to narrow any gaps in their learning. For example, when children show an interest in play dough the childminder repeats the activity again the following day, focusing on extending the activity by introducing new words to support their language development. The childminder responds to the sounds children make, repeating key words and reinforcing the correct pronunciation. Children delight in their own achievements when using more challenging climbing apparatus

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

outside. The childminder supports the children by praising them when they succeed and encouraging them to try and have a go. This helps to develop their confidence and physical skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Weaknesses in leadership and management mean that children's safety is not assured. That said, children demonstrate that they feel secure as they happily explore their surroundings. The childminder is a positive role model. She helps children to feel valued and teaches them how to behave appropriately. Children are learning how to keep themselves safe and healthy. The childminder provides meaningful explanations about safety to young children when they are learning to sit on chairs and teaches them how to stop germs from spreading when they wash their hands.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress and are developing skills for their future learning and the eventual move on to school. They confidently select toys of their choice and show a keen interest in books and small-world play. They have good opportunities to interact with other children of their age to help them learn to share toys and takes turns. Children enjoy counting and learn about problem solving during outdoor play activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY445518 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 1077473 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 27 October 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Heather, Leicestershire. She operates her provision all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a childcare qualification at level 5.

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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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