Childminder 222158

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 April 2017 8 June 2015

p.1

This inspection: Inadequate 4

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Inadequate 4

p.1

This inspection: Inadequate 4

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4

p.1

This inspection: Inadequate 4

Outcomes for children Requires improvement

p.1

This provision is inadequate

 The childminder does not know the procedure to follow should an allegation of abuse be made against herself or her assistant. She does not ensure that her assistant understands his roles and responsibilities in order to safeguard children.  The childminder demonstrates a poor understanding of recent changes to safeguarding guidance. She is not aware of her duty to prevent children being drawn into situations which put them at significant risk of harm.  The childminder and her assistant do not hold a valid first-aid qualification.  The childminder is not aware of the requirement to complete the required progress check for children aged between two and three years.  The childminder does not always build on children's enthusiasm to develop their control and coordination of small tools, such as scissors.

p.1

It has the following strengths

 The friendly childminder establishes warm relationships with children and helps new children to settle quickly and grow in confidence. One way she does this is to ensure that their favourite toys are readily available.  Children enjoy meeting a group of volunteers during regular visits to a local community garden. They observe how the environment changes during the different seasons, watch bees and learn about how they produce honey.

p.1

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:

p.2

Due Date

 gain a secure knowledge of the procedure to follow in the event of an allegation of abuse being made against persons living or working on the premises 10/05/2017

p.2

Due Date

 train assistants to understand how to safeguard children and ensure they have an up-to-date knowledge of how to protect children 10/05/2017

p.2

Due Date

 gain a secure understanding of recent safeguarding guidance that prevents children being drawn into situations which put them at significant risk of harm 10/05/2017

p.2

Due Date

 obtain an appropriate first-aid qualification 01/06/2017  complete the required progress check for children aged between two and three years. 10/05/2017

p.2

Due Date

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

p.2

Due Date

 build on children's control and coordination of small tools to further develop the small muscles in their hands in preparation for writing.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector talked with the childminder about observations of children's play, learning and progress.  The inspector spoke to children and her assistant during the inspection and reviewed the evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she reflects on her practice and reviewed relevant documentation.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

The childminder does not have a secure understanding of the requirements of the early years foundation stage. The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective. The childminder demonstrates a poor knowledge of latest safeguarding guidance to protect children from extreme views. She is not aware of all possible signs of abuse. However, she knows who to contact should she have any concerns. The childminder does not demonstrate a commitment to continuously updating her own or her assistant's knowledge of safeguarding through training. This also means that her assistant is not aware of his role to protect children from harm. However, informal supervision meetings support him to develop his understanding of how to promote children's learning. The childminder is not aware of the procedure to follow should an allegation of abuse be made against herself or her assistant. She reflects on the service she provides and reviews children's progress. The

p.3

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

childminder works in partnership with other providers to support children's continuity of learning.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder does not have an understanding of, and has not completed, the progress check for children aged between two and three years. Therefore, she is unable to identify what children can do or where additional intervention may be needed to successfully support them in their development, in partnership with their parents. Children enjoy listening to the childminder read their favourite stories to them and the opportunity to join in with repeated refrains. They learn to count and make comparisons between different quantities. Children use coloured pens to carefully follow the outline of a stencil to draw the shape of a giraffe. However, the childminder does not always build on children's enthusiasm to develop their control and coordination when they wish to cut out their animal shape using scissors. Parents are complimentary of the service the childminder provides.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Children's well-being is not adequately protected. The childminder has failed to renew her first-aid qualification for a considerable length of time. Her assistant, who is left in sole charge of children for short periods of time does not also hold a first-aid qualification. This means they are not aware of up-to-date practices in order to accurately administer first aid. Children behave well and develop good relationships with each other. For example, they engage in deep discussions with each other about their favourite television programmes. Children develop strength and stamina as they climb and balance on large equipment during regular visits to the park.

p.3

Outcomes for children require improvement

Children are motivated individuals. They are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. Children are able to manage their own personal needs and independently select their chosen toys and activities. These are just some of the skills that help to prepare children for their next stage of learning and their eventual move on to school.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number 222158 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 1090106 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 13 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 3

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1991 and lives in Sawston. She works with her husband, who is her assistant. The childminder operates all year round from 8am until 6pm on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

p.4

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.

p.4

Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.4

Telephone number

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/, write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk .

p.5

Telephone number

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our website for news, information and updates at www.ofsted.gov.uk/user.

p.5

Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

p.5