Childminder EY379652

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 April 2017 6 October 2014

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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 has failed to supply Ofsted with the required information to allow them to check the suitability of a person working on the premises. She also has poor knowledge of vetting procedures, which compromises children's welfare.  The childminder's assistants have a poor understanding of the Local Safeguarding Children Board reporting procedures and the possible signs and symptoms of abuse. They are not up to date with current child protection legislation and the steps to take to protect children from harm.  The childminder does not provide sufficient induction, supervision and support to help assistants understand their roles and responsibilities.  The childminder does not ensure the suitability of her premises. She and her assistants smoke on the premises when children are present. Children's toilet facilities are not clean and fit for purpose.  The childminder fails to risk assess her provision effectively and has overlooked

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This provision is inadequate

hazards. This compromises the safety of children.  The childminder does not evaluate and monitor her assistants' knowledge and teaching practice. Children do not benefit from learning experiences that raise outcomes.

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It has the following strengths

 Children are provided with opportunities to build their confidence and social skills and extend their knowledge of the world around them.

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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

 ensure that Ofsted are supplied with the required information to allow them to check the suitability of any person working on the premises who has contact with children 05/05/2017

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 check the suitability of all staff and ensure that they understand their responsibility to disclose any changes that may affect their suitability to work with children 05/05/2017

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 ensure assistants can identify possible signs and symptoms of abuse, know how to report a concern about a child and are up to date with current legislation 05/05/2017

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 ensure that induction procedures include appropriate fire safety procedures to help keep children safe 05/05/2017

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 ensure that smoking is not allowed on the premises while providing childcare 05/05/2017

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 ensure that toilet facilities are clean and that children have the resources they need to follow good hygiene procedures 05/05/2017

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 use risk assessments effectively to identify aspects of the environment that need to be checked on a regular basis and remove or minimise all hazards to ensure children's safety, which includes hazards from discarded household and garden objects 05/05/2017

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 improve the quality of teaching and ensure each area of learning and development is promoted through a good balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities that takes into account each child's individual learning needs and make sure children are consistently well engaged and challenged so that they make at least good progress. 19/05/2017

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

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 improve self-evaluation processes to accurately identify and target all areas of practice that require improvement.

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Inspection activities

 We carried out this inspection as a result of a risk assessment, following information we received about this provider.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living and working in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective. The childminder has not informed Ofsted of the details of all adults working with children. This means checks have not been carried out by Ofsted to assess their suitability. In addition, the childminder's recruitment procedures are not robust enough to ensure that assistants are, and remain, suitable to work with children. The childminder and her assistants complete child protection training. However, assistants are not supported to understand their responsibilities in relation to safeguarding children. Induction training does not ensure that assistants are aware of the procedures to follow in the event of a fire. The childminder does not make sure that children are protected from potential hazards, such as broken paving slabs, empty gas bottles and broken adult bicycles. She does not ensure that her premises are fit for purpose. Self-evaluation of the setting is poor. The childminder has failed to identify the

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

weaknesses in her assistants' teaching and the quality of the service she provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The childminder and most of her assistants are qualified. However, they do not use their knowledge and skills well enough to provide children with good quality learning experiences. Activities are poorly planned, mundane and lack challenge. They are not regular enough to support children's individual learning needs to ensure they make good progress. Assistants lack confidence when playing and interacting with children. At times, they overtake activities and provide too much direction. Children have limited opportunity to explore their own ideas and way of doing things. Partnerships with parents are appropriate. The childminder tells them about what their child has enjoyed so that they can continue with this learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Children's welfare and well-being is not adequately protected because of the weaknesses in leadership and management. Cigarette butts, matches and lighters are discarded in areas children use to access the premises. A deep window well is left uncovered and poses a significant risk to children's safety. Children wash their hands before food. However, suitable clean and hygienic facilities and resources are not available to children, which compromises their good health. Nevertheless, the childminder and her assistants are kind and attentive. They have established close emotional relationships with children. Children eat freshly cooked meals and have opportunities to be physically active.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Children are not fully supported through good quality experiences to reach their full potential in preparation for their move on to school. However, they behave well and are beginning to learn how to play alongside others. Babies enjoy the sensory experience of feeling sand on their hands. Children have opportunities to count and recognise numbers.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY379652 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 1096340 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 8 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 27

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 6 October 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in Bradford. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She works with assistants.

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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

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.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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