Whitmee Wendy Jane

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 April 2017 24 April 2015

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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 show an adequate understanding of the requirements for the early years foundation stage. This includes changes that must be notified to Ofsted and records that must be accessible and available.  The childminder has not ensured that every person over the age of 16 living and working on the premises where she cares for children has had their suitability vetted by Ofsted. This means that children's safety is compromised.  The childminder has not ensured that her assistant, who at times works on his own with the children, holds a current paediatric first-aid certificate.  The childminder does not ensure that her assistant is clear about his role and responsibilities to safeguard children. The assistant does not have a sufficient knowledge of the signs that would give rise to child protection concerns.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder plans a good range of exciting activities and experiences that help children make progress in their learning. Children make independent choices in their play and are motivated to learn.  The childminder effectively nurtures children's self-esteem. She encourages children to try new activities and continually praises them for their efforts and achievements.

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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

 obtain knowledge of the changes that must be notified to Ofsted 18/05/2017  ensure records are available and easily accessible for inspection, with specific regard to written permissions from parents for the assistant to have sole charge of their children 18/05/2017

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Due Date

 ensure that every person living or working on the premises has their suitability vetted including obtaining an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check 18/05/2017

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Due Date

 ensure any assistants who are left in sole charge of children for any period of time obtain and maintain a paediatric first-aid qualification relevant for workers caring for young children 18/05/2017

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Due Date

 ensure that the all persons working with children have an up-to- date understanding of safeguarding issues, the signs that indicate a child could be at risk of harm and the necessary action to be taken in the event of an allegation being made against themselves or a member of staff. 18/05/2017

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and spoke to the childminder, her co-childminder, her assistant and children at appropriate times.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including risk assessments and some policies. The inspector spoke to the childminder about how she evaluates the effectiveness of her provision.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and she and the childminder jointly evaluated the effectiveness of the childminder's interactions with children.  The inspector checked the childminder and her assistant's qualifications and training, along with evidence of suitability.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is not effective. The childminder has not provided Ofsted with the information needed to ensure suitability checks are completed for every person who lives and works on the premises where she cares for children. This compromises the safety of children. The childminder has not provided effective performance management to ensure her assistant's knowledge enables him to meet his safeguarding responsibilities. He does not have a secure understanding of child protection issues, including some signs and symptoms of abuse and the correct procedures to follow in the event of an allegation being made against himself or the childminders he works with. The childminder has not ensured the assistant holds a valid first-aid certificate. This means that at times there is no qualified first aider present on some outings when the assistant is on his own with the children. The childminder relies heavily on her co-childminder to organise some of the

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

documentation and so does not fully understand the records that need to be available at inspection. The permissions from parents for the assistant to be in sole charge of their children are not available at inspection. The childminder's knowledge about the changes she must notify Ofsted about is not sufficient. That said, the childminder engages well with professional development opportunities to ensure teaching is good. For example, she has used the new knowledge she has gained to effectively engage more reluctant children in activities that challenge their physical skills. She uses her links with parents and other settings that children attend to ensure children receive consistency in their care experiences. Parents praise the childminder for the support she provides for their children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses what she knows about children to ensure that they are challenged effectively to reach the next steps in their learning. For example, younger children exploring play dough are encouraged to follow instructions and use simple words. Parents receive regular information about the activities children take part in and the progress they make, keeping them involved. The childminder supports children's learning in many ways. She talks with them during activities and makes many suggestions to successfully extend children's learning. She helps children to develop their early mathematical and literacy skills well. For example, she encourages younger children who are enjoying playing with balls to consider the concepts of large and small.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The weaknesses in leadership and management mean children's safety and welfare cannot be assured. Nevertheless, children thrive in this warm and welcoming setting. The childminder uses many different ways to teach children how to follow a healthy lifestyle and how to behave well. For example, she effectively targets support for children who find it harder to share and tolerate small delays. Children have a multitude of opportunities to engage in physical exercise daily and gain an understanding of how to keep themselves safe. They enjoy climbing challenging equipment under close supervision and learn to hold on to handrails when climbing stairs. Children gain an appropriate understanding of other cultures, languages and religions. The childminder is very sensitive to children's personalities and preferences when tailoring her interactions.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are settled, happy and develop good self-esteem. Children make good progress in their learning and development and acquire the essential skills that they need in readiness for school. Children who are more reluctant talkers quickly catch up and become confident communicators. Children count and name colours while they play. Older children are gaining an awareness of the letters that represent sounds and the numerals that represent quantities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY225755 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 1091400 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 25

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 24 April 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder has been registered since 2002 and operates from the home of another registered childminder in Hemmington, Northamptonshire. 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 childcare 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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