Childminder in York

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 June 2017 3 July 2015

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 has not obtained a Disclosure and Barring Service check for all adults living on the premises to ensure they are suitable to have contact with children.  The childminder does not have an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of how to keep children safe. She does not have good enough knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse or what to do if there is an allegation made against a member of the household.  The childminder does not understand her safeguarding policy and has not made it specific to how her setting operates. The childminder lacks understanding of her Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures in order to protect children from harm.  The childminder does not always gather sufficient information from parents regarding children's capabilities to plan their next steps in learning promptly. Furthermore, she does not consistently share information with other settings children attend to

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This provision is inadequate

complement their learning further.  The childminder has failed to identify weaknesses in her practice and does not evaluate her setting effectively.

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It has the following strengths

 Children have positive relationships with the childminder. They are settled, happy and confident in her care.  Children are developing their communication skills well. For example, the childminder supports children to increase their vocabulary and engages in conversation with 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

 obtain a Disclosure and Barring Service check for every person aged 16 years and over who lives on the premises 26/06/2017

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 ensure knowledge and understanding of how to safeguard children are kept up to date and in line with the guidance from the Local Safeguarding Children Board, including understanding the signs and symptoms of abuse and how to refer allegations against household members 26/06/2017

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 improve the safeguarding policy, ensuring it is in line with Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures and is specific to the setting 26/06/2017

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 improve the system for gathering information from parents about children's capabilities when they start, and use this information to plan for children's next steps in learning 08/07/2017

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 improve partnerships with other settings children attend and establish a two-way flow of information to complement children's learning between settings. 08/07/2017

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Due Date

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

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Due Date

 develop the system for self-evaluation in order to identify weaknesses and set realistic targets for improvement.

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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 had a tour of the premises.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, children and parents during the inspection and took account of their views.  The inspector discussed children's learning and looked at their development and assessment records.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is not effective. The childminder has not checked the suitability of an adult who has moved into the premises and lacks understanding of the importance of safeguarding children. She has completed safeguarding training but despite this she has a limited knowledge and understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse and is not aware of who to refer any allegations against household members to if they arise. The childminder has a safeguarding policy but she is unsure of the information in it. She is currently using a policy that is not specific to her practices. The childminder ensures her premises are safe and secure. She supervises children well and is always close should children need her. The childminder has a paediatric first-aid qualification and ensures this is regularly updated. She has a positive relationship with the local authority advisers, who offer support and guidance. However, the childminder fails to identify the weaknesses in

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

her setting and knowledge and does not set clear priorities for improvement.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder does not always gather sufficient information from parents to understand children's capabilities when they start at the setting. Their next steps are not promptly planned for, which compromises children's ability to make the best possible progress. However, once children have been in the setting a while, the childminder observes them in play and begins the assessment of their learning. She shares what children have been learning daily with parents and completes a progress check for children between the ages of two and three years. The childminder spends time supporting children in their play. For example, she shows them how to work toys that have buttons, teaching children cause and effect. She asks meaningful questions and promotes children's thinking skills, helping them to solve problems. Some children also attend other settings and although the childminder shares information about their well-being with other professionals, she does

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

not consistently share information about their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Weaknesses in leadership and management mean children's welfare is highly compromised. Nevertheless, children behave well and cooperate with each other. They have made friendships and have good levels of self-esteem. The childminder communicates with parents daily, for example, by using a diary system to record children's routines. Parents are complimentary about the relationships the childminder has with children. The childminder liaises with parents about children's medical and dietary needs. Children are learning to take care of their own personal hygiene. For example, they use the bathroom independently. The childminder promotes following a healthy lifestyle. For instance, she provides healthy meals and encourages children to exercise in the garden daily.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Despite information about children's capabilities not always being gathered promptly from parents when children start in the setting, children are developing some of the skills needed for their move to school. They are starting to recognise the letters of their name and enjoy making marks as they draw. Children concentrate, enjoy learning and make choices in their play. They share toys and are learning to respect each other.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 321245 Local authority York Inspection number 1097589 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1995 and lives in the Acomb area of York. She operates all year round from 7.15am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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