Childminder 303144

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 May 2017 25 November 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, at times, does not comply with the permitted ratios when caring for children under the age of five. This compromises children's safety and welfare.  The childminder does not keep a daily record of the names of the children being cared for and their hours of attendance.  The childminder has a poor knowledge of current child protection issues and guidance. For example, she does not know how to identify and respond to the indicators that children might at risk from radicalisation.  The childminder does not access professional development to improve her knowledge and skills. The quality of teaching is poor.  The childminder does not effectively observe and assess children's learning. Planning is not tailored to match children's individual learning needs. She does not work in partnership with parents to support continuity in children's learning. Children do not make good progress.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder uses a range of activities to raise children's awareness of their own community and the world around them.  The childminder is kind and caring towards the children. Children form secure attachments and settle quickly.

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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 the adult-to-child ratios are met at all times 07/06/2017  keep a daily record of the names of each child and the hours that they attend the setting 07/06/2017

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Due Date

 gain a better understanding of current safeguarding issues to ensure any concerns about a child's welfare are acted on in a timely manner 28/06/2017

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Due Date

 undertake appropriate training and professional development to ensure children receive good quality learning and development experiences that continually improve 31/08/2017

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Due Date

 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 31/08/2017

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Due Date

 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 31/08/2017

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Due Date

 share information regularly with parents about their child's development, progress and what they need to learn next to enable parents to support children's learning at home. 31/08/2017

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Inspection activities

 The inspection took place as a result of the risk assessment process.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors 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 took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective. At times, the childminder cares for more young children than ratios permit. She does not keep a record of children's names and their hours of attendance. The childminder does not know about wider safeguarding issues and how to keep children safe from extreme views. This puts children at risk. The childminder has not identified plans to enhance her professional development. Children are not provided with quality learning and development experiences that raise outcomes. Partnership working with parents is not effective. The childminder does not exchange information about children's progress and what they need to learn next. Parents are not supported to continue their children's learning at home. The childminder does not identify and address weaknesses in her practice. Consequently, there has been a significant decline in practice since the last inspection.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The childminder does not have a good knowledge of children's initial starting points and their current stage of development. This is because she does not assess children's progress or identify the next steps in their learning. She does not provide a good balance of adult-led and child-initiated play. The childminder does not plan activities that meet the individual learning needs of children. For instance, children practise early writing. However, the childminder's interactions with children are poor and she does not guide or challenge their play appropriately. As a result, older children who show confidence in writing are not supported to extend their skills and soon lose interest.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The weaknesses in leadership and management place children's learning and safety at risk. Nevertheless, children's behaviour is effectively managed and they are supported to learn how to play together and share resources. The childminder provides healthy snacks and children practise good hygiene procedures. Children are encouraged to develop their independence, such as putting on their own coat and shoes. They receive praise, which helps to promote their emotional well-being and self-esteem.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Weaknesses in observation, planning and assessment mean that children are not fully supported to develop all the skills they need for school. However, children enjoy their self- chosen play, such as looking at books and playing with dolls. They spend time in the fresh air and enjoy being physically active. Children have opportunities to meet up with others, which helps to support their social skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 303144 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 1099056 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 25 November 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1998 and lives in Herringthorpe, Rotherham. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder receives 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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