Childminder EY251184

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 June 2017 4 January 2017

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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 addressed all of the weaknesses raised at her last inspection. She has not suitably minimised hazards and consistently implemented procedures to keep children safe. Furthermore, additional weaknesses have emerged which impact significantly on children's safety and the quality of the provision.  The childminder has not taken steps to update her first-aid qualification. She does not maintain accurate records of all accidents and injuries, and any medication she administers, or keep a log of children's attendance. These weaknesses significantly compromise children's welfare.  The childminder does not organise documentation effectively and was unable to produce some of the necessary documents and records for the inspection.  The childminder does not work closely enough with parents to ensure continuity in children's care and learning.  The childminder's poor use of self-evaluation has led to continual weaknesses in her

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This provision is inadequate

practice and breaches of requirement of the Early Years Register and the Childcare Register, which have a significant impact on children's welfare.

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It has the following strengths

 Children have opportunities to be physically active and learn how to play safely on equipment, for example, at the park.

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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

 ensure risk assessment effectively identifies hazards and implement safety measures so that children are not exposed to unacceptable risks 05/07/2017

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Due Date

 complete an appropriate first-aid course that includes training in the care of young children to ensure their well-being is effectively promoted in the event of injuries or accidents 05/07/2017

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Due Date

 ensure that a written record of all accidents, injuries and first-aid treatment is completed in full and that parents are informed of such incidents on the same day, or as soon as reasonably practicable 05/07/2017

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 ensure medicine is only administered where written permission for that particular medicine has been obtained, a written record is kept of each time a medicine is administered to a child, and parents are informed on the same day, or as soon as reasonably practicable 05/07/2017

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Due Date

 maintain accurate daily records of the names of the children being cared for and their hours of attendance. 05/07/2017

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

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Due Date

 build effective partnerships with parents to ensure a two-way flow of information is regularly shared to help meet the individual needs of every child so that they make good progress and any gaps in their learning are rapidly closed. 05/07/2017

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  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 with children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  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

Safeguarding is ineffective. The childminder fails to use risk assessments effectively to identify and minimise hazards to children. For example, she has not considered the risk of accessible cleaning fluids in the kitchen and plastic carrier bags stored in the conservatory, which are areas used by children. Also, the 'ranch-style' banisters on the first floor and accessible, unkempt and unsafe bedrooms pose significant risks to children. Furthermore, the outside rear gate has not been made secure. This weakness and other actions raised at the last inspection have not been addressed. The childminder had failed to maintain a current first-aid qualification. She does not maintain required written records of accidents, and medications which are administered to children. Furthermore, she does not record the daily attendance details of children being cared for and she could not find some written parental consents for the administration of medication. These weaknesses in practice

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

significantly compromise children's health and safety. The childminder does not evaluate her provision to identify weaknesses in her practice and breaches of requirements. She demonstrates a weak capacity for improvement. The childminder has a suitable understanding of child protection procedures and how to refer any concerns about a child in her care. This includes reporting any allegations about her or her family and identifying indicators that children may be being drawn into extreme views or behaviours.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder has enhanced her knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements. This has generally raised the quality of her teaching practice. However, the childminder does not gain valuable information from parents to ensure all children receive the right level of support to help them prepare well for their future learning. The childminder carries out some observations and assessments of children's progress. She uses this information sufficiently to identify gaps in children's learning and to help ensure planning meets children's learning needs. Children engage in and enjoy a range of experiences that help them make some progress in their learning. The childminder participates appropriately with children during activities. She encourages them to try new things and helps them to succeed in their attempts.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The childminder's poor safeguarding practice fails to protect children's welfare adequately. She does not sufficiently assure children's well-being and many safety issues highlighted at the last inspection remain. Furthermore, she does not maintain the required documentation, information or a valid first-aid certificate. Nevertheless, children are generally happy and form appropriate attachments with the childminder and her family members. The childminder has flexible settling-in procedures, which she agrees with parents. This appropriately supports children's transition from home to her care. The childminder encourages children's personal, social and emotional skills. She uses praise and encouragement to support their self-confidence and motivation.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

The lack of information and sharing of children's achievements with parents does not enable children to make good enough progress in their learning. However, children are gaining some skills needed to help them prepare for their future learning and school. Babies enjoy looking at books and start to develop their communication skills. They develop their physical skills, for example, as they push and pull wheeled toys, and learn to feed themselves at mealtimes. Children spend time out and about in the community and learn to socialise in large-group activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY251184 Local authority Nottingham City Inspection number 1082581 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 4 January 2017

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Nottingham. She operates her provision all year round from 7.45am to 6pm, 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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