Childminder 221521

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 have knowledge of all the changes that must be notified to Ofsted or the records she must have accessible and available. This includes parental permissions for the assistant to be in sole charge of their children.  The childminder has failed to notify Ofsted in a timely manner of changes to the adults working with children and living in the home. She has not provided the relevant information to Ofsted for them to complete the required suitability checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.  The childminder's assistant, who on occasions is left in sole charge of the children, does not hold a valid paediatric first-aid certificate. This compromises the children's welfare.  The childminder does not provide her assistant with enough information or training to ensure that he is clear about his responsibilities with regard to safeguarding children policies and procedures.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder is extremely kind and nurturing in her interactions with children. Children settle well and enjoy their learning in the welcoming environment.  The childminder uses her assessments to plan opportunities for children to gain the next steps in their learning. She successfully addresses any areas where children might need additional support. All children make good progress from their starting points.

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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 reference 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 and 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 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 event of an allegation made against themselves or of 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 met her responsibilities to ensure that all the requirements of the early years foundation stage are met. She has not informed Ofsted about her assistant or the addition to her household members. Consequently, Ofsted has not been able to carry out full suitability checks. She does not make sure her assistant has the knowledge required to effectively fulfil his safeguarding role and responsibilities. The assistant is unsure of some signs of abuse and does not know the procedure to follow if an allegation is made against himself or one of the childminders he works with. The childminder has not ensured her assistant has completed the required first-aid qualification for when he is in sole charge of children. Additionally, the childminder was unable to locate the records of parents' permission for their children to be in the sole care of the assistant. That said, the childminder has a secure knowledge

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

of the signs that would give rise to child protection concerns and the procedures she should follow in response. The childminder updates her own knowledge and skills regularly to improve her teaching. For example, she has introduced signing with younger children to help improve their understanding and help them communicate. She uses her checks on children's development to ensure all children make good progress in their learning. She has developed links with parents and other settings that children attend and shares information with them to ensure that children experience good continuity in meeting their physical care needs. Parents comment very positively on the provision. For example, they say they are pleased with the detailed information the childminder shares with them about their children's achievements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a wide variety of activities that build on children's skills and which they thoroughly enjoy. For example, she effectively encourages pre-school children's mathematical understanding and their language as they enjoy baking cakes. Children who prefer learning outside have many opportunities to develop their knowledge of the natural world and to extend their imaginative play. For example, they enjoy making dens and learning about cooking on open fires in the childminder's expansive gardens. The childminder supports children's communication skills effectively in a variety of ways. For instance, she encourages their conversations and provides planned time for younger children to help them learn new words. The childminder interacts effectively to support children's learning, such as encouraging children to follow their own ideas. The childminder effectively helps prepare children for their future learning, including their

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Weaknesses in leadership and management mean that children's welfare is not assured. Nevertheless, the childminder provides children with a homely environment where they learn to play together and share. The childminder gets to know children and their families well and tailors her care routines for children around their individual needs and preferences. For example, she ensures children who no longer sleep in the afternoon continue to have time to rest and recuperate after a busy morning. The childminder and her assistant are very encouraging of children's efforts and achievements. Children have many opportunities to learn to follow a healthy lifestyle. For example, they learn that fruit and vegetables are important in their diet and enjoy growing, harvesting and cooking fresh produce from the childminder's garden.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain good physical skills. Younger children learn to push themselves along on bikes and older children learn to use the pedals. Older children gain good early literacy skills. They discuss and identify the initial sounds in words. Older children count well and learn to write their own names. Younger children learn in many ways, including through their senses. They learn to follow instructions when rolling out and cutting the play dough. All children learn to be confident communicators and demonstrate good social skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 221521 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 1090081 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 registered in 1978 and lives 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. The childminder works with another childminder and an assistant.

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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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