Childminder EY347992

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 July 2017 20 August 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 Good 2

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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's knowledge and procedures to ensure children's safety and well-being are inadequate. She does not understand her responsibility to take action to report child protection concerns and does not have a secure knowledge of the indicators that a child is at risk. She fails to fulfil her responsibility to ensure that her assistant knows how to protect children from harm.  The childminder's arrangements to use an assistant are ineffective. She does not provide suitable guidance and mentoring to ensure they understand the requirements of their role. She has failed to notify Ofsted of a change of assistant, as required, and on more than one occasion, she has left an assistant who does not have a current first- aid qualification in sole charge of children.  At times, the childminder exceeds her ratios and cares for more children than she is allowed. This compromises children's safety and does not meet their individual needs.

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This provision is inadequate

 The childminder does not have effective arrangements to evaluate her provision and identify areas that require improvement.

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It has the following strengths

 All children, including those who speak English as an additional language, progress well in their learning from their individual starting points.

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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 current child protection guidance and the Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures, including how to report concerns about children's safety and what to do in the event of an allegation being made against any adults living or working in the household 25/07/2017

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Due Date

 improve knowledge and understanding of the signs and symptoms that may indicate a concern about a child's welfare 27/07/2017

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Due Date

 ensure that assistants understand current safeguarding procedures and know the appropriate action to take should they have any concerns regarding a child's welfare 25/07/2017

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Due Date

 implement effective arrangements to provide support, coaching and training for assistants to ensure that they understand, and are able to carry out, their responsibilities 25/07/2017

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Due Date

 ensure that at least one person who has a current paediatric first- aid qualification is present at all times when children are being cared for and accompanies them on any outings 25/07/2017

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Due Date

 ensure that the relevant adult-to-child ratios are met at all times. 14/07/2017

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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 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 and working within the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

The childminder does not understand all of the requirements of her role. Breaches of statutory requirements have a detrimental impact on children's safety and well-being. However, she knows how to promote children's learning and does this well. Safeguarding is not effective. The childminder does not have a thorough understanding of the signs that may indicate that a child is at risk and does not understand her responsibility to report any concerns. The childminder is not aware of the procedure to follow if an allegation is made against her or other household members. She is not up to date with current child protection legislation and how to protect children from extreme views. Consequently, she is unable to provide adequate safeguarding guidance to her assistant. The childminder does not support and mentor her assistant effectively and the assistant does not take part in any professional development opportunities. The childminder leaves children with her

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

assistant who does not have current paediatric first-aid training. At times, the childminder cares for more children than ratios permit, placing children at further risk. Systems for self-evaluation have not effectively identified significant weaknesses. However, the childminder supervises children in their play. She responds appropriately to any accidents and risk assesses her home and garden to help minimise hazards.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes accurate observations and assesses children's development well. She plans activities that promote all areas of learning. For example, children enjoy games using a parachute. They listen to, and follow instructions to shake the parachute 'fast', 'slow' and to 'stop'. Children talk about the 'loud' and 'quiet' sounds they hear. They match plastic balls to the colours on the parachute and select one and two balls when asked. Children lay still as they sing and pretend to be 'sleeping bunnies'. The childminder makes parents aware of their children's next steps in learning to help promote continuity of learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The weaknesses in the childminder's safeguarding knowledge and her arrangements to protect children from harm compromise children's safety and welfare. Nevertheless, children are generally happy in her care. They enjoy regular opportunities for fresh air and physical exercise. Children bring packed lunches from home and learn the importance of healthy eating and good drinking habits. Children are encouraged to be independent and manage their personal care needs relative to their age. Children behave well and are learning to share and take turns with their friends.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy their play and learning. They engage well in activities and show acceptable levels of concentration. Children develop their personal, social and emotional skills. For example, they attend playgroups and build confidence to make new friends with children of a similar age. They are learning about the similarities and differences between themselves and others, and are developing positive attitudes to each other. Children are learning skills they will need for their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY347992 Local authority Kingston upon Hull Inspection number 1101241 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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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 20 August 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Hull. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant.

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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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