Childminder EY229641

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 May 2017 1 December 2016

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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 Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures and the steps to take to protect children. This puts children at risk.  The childminder has not maintained her knowledge and skills and has failed to improve the quality of her setting. She has a poor understanding of the learning and development requirements. As a result, children do not make good progress.  The childminder does not ensure that her premises are secure to keep children safe.  The childminder does not work in partnership with parents to support continuity in children's learning.  The childminder does not effectively observe and assess children's learning. Teaching is poor and not tailored to match children's individual learning needs.  The childminder does not understand the requirement to complete a written summary of children's progress between the age of two and three years. There is not enough

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This provision is inadequate

information to know if children are working within the expected range of development for their age.  The childminder does not identify where legal requirements are not being met, including the requirement to notify Ofsted of significant events.

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It has the following strengths

 Children have opportunities to develop their physical skills as they play.

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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

 gain a secure knowledge of the Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures and the action to take when there are safeguarding concerns about a child and in the event of an allegation being made against adults living or working in the household 20/06/2017

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 ensure that all reasonable steps are taken to prevent unauthorised persons from entering the premises 20/06/2017

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 undertake appropriate training and professional development to ensure children receive good quality learning and development experiences that continually improve 25/08/2017

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 gain a secure knowledge of significant events which may affect suitability and the requirement to report these to Ofsted. 20/06/2017

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Due Date

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage the provider must:

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Due Date

 share information regularly with parents about their child's development, progress and what they need to learn to enable them to support children's learning at home 25/08/2017

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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 25/08/2017

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 ensure assessments of children's learning and development are consistent and precise from the outset to obtain an accurate understanding of each child's level of achievement, interests and learning styles and use the information to shape learning experiences that are tailored to meet the individual needs of each child 25/08/2017

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Due Date

 improve understanding of the requirement to review children's progress when they are between the age of two and three years and provide parents with a short written summary. 25/08/2017

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Inspection activities

 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 evaluation of an activity 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 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 a poor knowledge of the Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures. She does not know the action to take if she is concerned about a child's welfare or if an allegation of abuse is made against her or other household members. The main entrance door is left unlocked, which means that children's safety is compromised as people can enter the premises unnoticed. The childminder has not taken action to focus her professional development on improving outcomes for children. Partnership working with parents is not effective. The childminder does not complete a summary of children's development between the age of two and three years and share this with parents. She does not identify and address weaknesses in her practice. This has a negative impact on children's learning experiences and compromises their safety.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The childminder does not assess children's progress. She does not have a good knowledge of where children are in their development. She does not identify next steps in children's learning or provide a good balance of adult-led and child-initiated play. The childminder does not use the knowledge gained from her qualification to best effect. She does not prepare activities that offer a good level of challenge or meet the individual learning needs of children. Children enjoy playing in the water outside. However, the childminder does not make sufficient use of children's experiences to enhance their mathematical understanding and communication and language skills. Parents are not supported to continue their children's learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The weaknesses in leadership and management place children's learning, safety and welfare at risk. Nevertheless, children have formed secure emotional relationships with the childminder who offers praise and encouragement to children as they play. Children are learning how to recognise and manage their own feelings and behaviour. They explain they feel shy to other adults. Children take part in routines that help them to develop an understanding of good hygiene. They enjoy healthy food options and the childminder ensures their dietary needs are met.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Children's learning is not supported sufficiently because the childminder's teaching practice is poor. They are not fully supported to build on their existing skills. Children are not helped to develop the skills needed for school. Nevertheless, children enjoy pretend play and imitate actions they have seen adults do, such as dressing their baby.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY229641 Local authority North East Lincolnshire Inspection number 1080130 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 1 December 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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Telephone number

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