Childminder EY377776

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 May 2017 21 May 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 Inadequate 4

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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 a secure understanding of the early years foundation stage. She lacks knowledge of wider safeguarding issues, such as those relating to the 'Prevent' duty guidance. She does not effectively risk assess her environment to help minimise hazards to children's safety, and daily records of attendance are incomplete. These are also breaches of the Childcare Register.  The childminder does not ensure that all records are available for inspection. She does not effectively support babies' health and hygiene, such as when children sleep or rest.  The quality of teaching is weak. The childminder does not know how to successfully use the information from her observations to plan activities that support children's next stage in learning. She does not follow their emerging interests to aid their concentration and engagement. Children do not reach their full potential.  The childminder does not help children learn about different people's backgrounds and

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This provision is inadequate

diversity, to help broaden their understanding of the wider society in which they live.  The childminder fails to identify areas of weakness effectively, including breaches of requirements and set targets for improvement.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder provides daily outdoor experiences for children, such as visiting parks and groups.

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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:

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Due Date

 improve knowledge and understanding of all current safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance to promote children's welfare at all times 01/06/2017

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 develop the use of risk assessments to ensure that all risks to children's safety and welfare are minimised 01/06/2017

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 maintain an accurate daily record of children's hours of attendance 01/06/2017  make sure all records are easily accessible and available for inspection 01/06/2017

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 ensure children's health and hygiene are appropriately supported, with particular regard to providing suitable bedding for younger children 01/06/2017

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 improve the quality of teaching to make effective use of observations and assessments to plan appropriately challenging learning experiences to help children make the best possible progress, and sustain their motivation and interest in learning. 22/06/2017

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

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 increase opportunities for children to learn about the diversity of different people's backgrounds  develop the use of self-evaluation to help address areas of weakness effectively, including breaches in requirements, and set targets for improvement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning and development.  The inspector viewed all the premises used for childminding.  The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including suitability checks and children's records.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about children's play, learning and progress.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is ineffective. The childminder does not know how to identify and act to protect children who may be at risk of extreme behaviours and views. She does not effectively risk assess her environment, such as making sure that babies are safe when they are sleeping. For example, they sleep on an adult's bed with no appropriate safety equipment in place. The childminder does not successfully reduce all trip hazards in her surroundings, such as the loose carpet on the stairs. Additionally, does not remove toys and equipment that are broken, such as a keyboard. This places children at significant risk of harm. The childminder does not make sure that all records are readily available for inspection, such as suitability checks and public liability insurance. Self-evaluation is poor. The childminder does not identify weaknesses in her practice and set targets for improvement. She does not improve her knowledge and skills, such as learning from

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The childminder does not effectively monitor children's progress or provide activities that support their individual stage of development. For example, she plans hide-and-seek games for babies, which are not age appropriate. She does not support babies' current stage of early communication and language skills. For instance, she sounds out alphabet letters and tells them that is how their names are spelled. She does not successfully develop babies' physical development, such as feeding themselves with a spoon and encouraging their first steps. The childminder does not know how to follow children's lead in play to aid their learning further. The childminder shares some information with parents and other settings that children attend to aid a consistent approach.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The breaches in leadership and management have a significant impact on children's safety and well-being. The childminder does not record children's daily attendance, such as their departure times, to help her know when they are on the premises at any one time. She does not support children's physical health and hygiene effectively. For example, she does not provide babies with adequate bedding to help minimise the risk of cross-infection. The childminder does not explore opportunities to help children learn about different people's similarities and differences.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Children do not make effective progress for the next stage in their learning. For example, although babies learn to crawl and hold their bottles independently, due to the weaknesses in teaching, planning and assessment, they lose their attention and focus very quickly in the activities and resources provided for them.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY377776 Local authority Kent Inspection number 1093515 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Minster on Sea, Sheppey. She holds a relevant qualification in childcare at level 3. The childminder offers care Monday to Friday from 7am to 6pm, throughout the year. She is eligible to receive funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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