Childminder EY485282

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 June 2017 Not applicable

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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 Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision is inadequate

 The childminder is not aware of the safeguarding procedures she must follow if she has concerns that a child is at risk of abuse or neglect. Additionally, she does not implement her own procedures for the use of mobile phones or cameras.  Not all essential documents were available at the inspection. The childminder was not able to locate records for all of the children on roll.  The childminder does not keep a written record of accidents to children or ensure she has prior written permission from parents before giving children medication.  The childminder does not keep a daily record of the names of the children being cared for and their hours of attendance. She does not display her certificate of registration.  The childminder does not plan activities or teach the children well enough to provide them with the challenges they need to make good progress in their learning.  The childminder has not developed links with other providers who care for the children,

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This provision is inadequate

in order to promote continuity in children's care and learning.  The childminder does not evaluate her provision or identify professional development opportunities to enable her to understand and meet the legal requirements.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder has a warm relationship with the children. She supervises them closely on outings to keep them safe.

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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

 develop knowledge and understanding of the procedures to follow in the event that a child is at risk of abuse 01/07/2017

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 ensure all necessary records are easily accessible and available: this relates specifically to information about the child 01/07/2017

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 keep a written record of all accidents and injuries to children and first-aid treatment 01/07/2017

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 obtain prior written permission from parents or carers to administer any particular medicine to children 01/07/2017

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 display the certificate of registration and keep a daily record of the children being cared for, including their hours of attendance 01/07/2017

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 develop a better understanding of the learning and development requirements to ensure that all children make good progress in their learning. 01/07/2017

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

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 develop effective links with other providers who care for the children, in order to promote continuity in children's care and learning  develop effective ways to evaluate the quality of the provision and identify professional development opportunities in order improve knowledge and understanding of the legal requirements.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with the children. She spoke with the childminder at convenient times about how she plans for children's learning.  A selection of relevant documentation was looked at, including some policies and procedures and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members.  The inspector spoke to two parents about the quality of the childminding provision.  The inspector accompanied the childminder and the children on a trip to the park, and looked at areas of the home used by the children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is ineffective. The childminder has some understanding of the possible signs of abuse. However, she is unaware of the procedures to follow if she has concerns that a child is at risk of harm. The childminder has not implemented her own procedures for the safe use of mobile phones and cameras. For example, photographs and personal details of the children on her mobile phone and tablet are not secured. The childminder was unable to locate essential records for one of the children present. She has emergency contacts for the child in her mobile phone, so the risk to children was minimised. Nonetheless, this does not meet the minimum legal requirement. Additionally, the childminder does not display her Ofsted registration certificate. Other aspects of children's safety are adequately promoted. The childminder is aware of the possible risk to children from extreme ideas. Her home is secure and she supervises children conscientiously when on outings. The

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

childminder has not implemented a means to evaluate the service she provides, identify development opportunities or keep her understanding of the legal requirements up to date.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder provides familiar resources that she knows children enjoy, such as balls and toy cars. She involves herself in their activities, which enhances children's enjoyment. Children play with sand using spades and containers. They have opportunities for physical play in the childminder's garden. Children socialise with others at local toddler and activity groups. The childminder encourages children to share their toys. Children demonstrate that they can take turns as they play on large equipment at the park. While the childminder offers children some enjoyable experiences, there is a lack of planning for their future learning. The childminder has a general overview of children's development. However, there is no effective system to ensure children are making expected progress. At times, children's independence skills are not supported well enough. For example, older children are sat in a high chair for meals and given a lidded cup. The childminder does not

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

differentiate the activities to take into account older and younger children's differing learning needs. She has not developed any links with other providers who care for the children. Opportunities to promote continuity in children's care and learning are lost. Parents are positive about the childminder and say she is warm and approachable.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Children's health and safety are not assured. On at least one occasion, the childminder has given medicine to children without obtaining prior written permission from parents or carers. Accidents and injuries to children, including those which happen elsewhere, are not recorded. However, the childminder does inform parents verbally if a child has an accident while in her care. Children's attendance is not recorded; therefore, the childminder is unable to say with certainty when children were in her care. Children have a good relationship with the childminder. They go to her for reassurance and give her hugs and cuddles. The childminder provides children with suitable meals and drinks. Children benefit from frequent outings to play areas where they develop their physical skills.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children are not well prepared for the next stage in their learning. It is difficult to say if children are working within the expected levels for their age. Children have time to play independently and some activities are enjoyable. However, they are not offered the challenges they need to make good progress in their learning. Children are beginning to develop their language skills and have the confidence to engage with other adults. They are supported to develop good hygiene routines.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY485282 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 1003707 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Cambridge. She operates from 9.15am to 5pm, Monday to Wednesday, all year round.

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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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