Childminder in Suffolk

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 March 2017 15 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 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 does not take effective action to identify, reduce or remove hazards in areas accessed by children to ensure they can play in safety.  The childminder is not aware of the procedure to follow if an allegation is made against her or an adult living in the household.  The childminder does not effectively use information she gains from training courses to ensure her safeguarding knowledge and policies are in line with current guidance and legislation.  The childminder’s evaluation of her practice is not good enough. Weaknesses are not identified. This leads to breaches in the legal requirements.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder is skilled in supporting children's learning. She is astute and carefully steps in to take full advantage of every opportunity to extend what the children already know. As a result, children make good progress.  The childminder supports young children’s communication and language skills well. She gets down to their level, repeats familiar words and engages them in purposeful interactions.  Children settle well in the childminder’s care and form close bonds with her. Children spontaneously cuddle the childminder and she responds to children showing a heart- warming respect and love for them.

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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

 take all reasonable steps to ensure children are not exposed to risks or hazards 06/04/2017

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Due Date

 ensure that safeguarding policies and procedures are in line with the Local Safeguarding Children’s Board procedures and are understood, with particular regard to when an allegation is made against an adult living in the household 06/04/2017

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Due Date

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

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Due Date

 implement an effective process of self-evaluation and take action to address identified weaknesses.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the indoor learning environment where children play and viewed all areas of the home used for childminding.  The inspector observed a focused activity and evaluated the quality of teaching with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures and risk assessments.  The inspector checked evidence of the qualifications of the childminder, her suitability and the suitability of other household members.  The inspector took account the views of parents in written testimonials.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is not effective. Although the childminder has attended appropriate safeguarding training she does not have a good enough understanding of how to keep children safe. She is not aware of the procedure to follow when an allegation is made against a member of the household. The childminder’s safeguarding policies are not in line with current guidance and legislation. She is not aware of who she needs to contact within the local authority if an allegation is made. The childminder’s evaluation of her practice is weak. She has not identified where she is not meeting requirements that have a significant impact on children’s safety and well-being. Nevertheless, the childminder has made some improvements to her practice since her last inspection. She can identify the possible indicators that a child may be suffering from abuse and knows the action to follow to report her concerns. The childminder now has security settings in place on her

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

internet and monitors children’s use of mobile phones and tablets. She also; records accidents and the first aid treatment that is administered, and obtains prior written permission from parents for the administering of any prescription or non-prescription medication. In addition, the childminder has made vast improvements to the quality of learning and development she provides. Effective systems are now in place to monitor children’s development and she provides appropriate support for them to make good progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gets to know children well through regular observations and accurate assessments of what they can do. She uses this information to provide activities that are tailored to children’s individual needs and abilities. Children are supported well with their emerging physical skills. The childminder provides ample opportunities for babies to practice their crawling and walking skills. She supports older children to develop letter recognition and early addition and subtraction concepts. Children enjoy the childminder’s company and seek her out to engage with her in play activities. The childminder has a good knowledge of how children learn. She models activities and then encourages children to do it for themselves. She mimics young babies babbles effectively promoting their communication and social skills. The childminder encourages children to be curious about the world around them. She narrates what children do as they play and talks to them

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

about what they can see and hear in the environment. The childminder forms appropriate partnerships with parents. She updates them daily on their children’s care needs and activities they have taken part in. The childminder has started to form partnerships with the other early years settings that children attend.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The childminder’s risk assessments of the environment are not effective. Children are allowed unsupervised access to the childminder’s bathroom where aerosols are within their reach. This puts children at risk. In addition, the childminder’s lack of knowledge around reporting allegations impacts on children’s well-being as she is not aware of the processes to follow to ensure that children are safeguarded. The childminder has clear expectations for children’s behaviour and shares information with other agencies to ensure that children’s care needs are met. She promotes good manners and praises the children regularly, boosting their confidence and self-esteem.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They develop good social skills and are confident to access toys and resources in the environment. They are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, including starting school. Children develop good self-care skills. They feed themselves and are encourage to put on their own coats and shoes. Babies understand and are familiar with routines. Children develop confidence and self-esteem. They develop good writing skills. Younger children are developing their problem solving skills well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY285366 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 1074966 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 September 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Bury St Edmunds. She operates all year round, from 8am 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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