Childminder EY484226

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 July 2017 3 August 2016

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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 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 has failed to address actions raised at the last inspection. She does not reflect on her practice or show an adequate commitment to improve.  The childminder does not make sure that the premises are secure and cannot be entered by unauthorised persons.  The childminder does not take all necessary steps to safeguard children. She has a poor knowledge of her responsibilities under the Data Protection Act to keep photographs and information about children safe and secure.  The childminder does not maintain an accurate record of each child's attendance.  The childminder does not ensure that her premises are clean and hygienic. This does not promote children's good health.  Systems to record accidents or injuries to children are inadequate. This compromises children's safety.  The childminder does not have a secure understanding of the procedures to follow should an allegation be made against herself or a member of her family.

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This provision is inadequate

 The childminder does not provide information for parents to inform them how to contact Ofsted should they have any concerns.  The childminder does not assess children's learning and development accurately. Children do not make enough progress from when they first start at the setting.

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It has the following strengths

 Parents comment that they are happy that their children enjoy regular outings.

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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 that all reasonable steps are taken to prevent unauthorised persons from entering the premises 02/08/2017

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 develop a secure understanding of responsibilities under the Data Protection Act, including the safe management of photographic images of children 02/08/2017

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 keep an accurate daily record of children's hours of attendance 02/08/2017  ensure that all areas of the premises used for childcare are fit for purpose and comply with health and safety legislation, including hygiene requirements 02/08/2017

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 record accidents and injuries to children with sufficient detail to ensure the efficient management of the setting and so that the needs of all children are met 02/08/2017

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 ensure that the safeguarding procedures are known and understood with regard to the action to be taken in the event of an allegation being made against a member of the household in line with the guidance and procedures of the Local Safeguarding Children Board 02/08/2017

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Due Date

 make information available to parents with regard to how to make a complaint to Ofsted should they have any concerns. 02/08/2017

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Due Date

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

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Due Date

 improve assessment of children's progress to identify accurately every child's stage of development, so that gaps in learning are addressed and acted on swiftly. 31/07/2017

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the areas of the premises that are used for childminding.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation, risk assessments and the childminder's policies and procedures. She checked evidence of the childminder's suitability, qualifications and training certificates.  The inspector spoke to children and some parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is not effective. The childminder does not have effective systems in place to monitor the quality of the provision. As a result, several requirements are not met. She has failed to identify a number of significant risks. Despite recent training in child protection, the childminder lacks an adequate understanding about wider child protection issues. She does not keep information about children safe and in line with the Data Protection Act, as required. For instance, she does not understand the implications of using images of children she cares for on her unsecured social media account. The childminder has not addressed the action raised at the previous inspection. She still does not keep an accurate daily record of the names of each child and the hours that they attend the setting. She lacks knowledge and understanding of the relevant agency to whom any allegations about herself or members of her household must be referred to.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Furthermore, the childminder does not ensure that parents know how to contact Ofsted, should they have a concern. This does not adequately safeguard children in the event of any allegations or emergencies occurring. The childminder has a satisfactory knowledge of the procedures to follow should she be concerned about a child's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The childminder is highly qualified. However, this is not reflected in her practice. The childminder has not improved her teaching practice since the previous inspection. She still does not show a secure understanding of how to assess all areas of children's development. Her assessments of children's progress are inaccurate. She assesses children to have achieved at levels beyond their abilities. This does not adequately help the childminder to tailor activities to children's needs or fully prepare them for the next stage in their learning. Children have independent access to an adequate range of resources. For example, young children push dolls in prams. Babies use their physical skills and pull themselves up to stand with confidence. Children show an interest in what is provided.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Children's safety and well-being are compromised. The childminder does not make sure that her premises are secure. The main entrance door is left unlocked, which means that people can enter the premises unnoticed. The childminder has not addressed the action raised at the previous inspection. She still does not ensure that floors are clean or that they are hygienic, particularly where babies crawl. The childminder fails to identify the possible risks posed when children pick up dropped food from the dirty floor and continue to eat. This does not adequately contribute towards children's knowledge and understanding of good health. The childminder does not record adequate information about children's accidents. Records are not sufficiently detailed so that they can be evaluated effectively, in order to put measures in place to prevent accidents from happening again. Despite this, children are settled and form emotional attachments with

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Children do not make enough progress due to weaknesses in assessment. Nevertheless, young children enjoy singing favourite songs. They behave well and are beginning to learn how to play alongside others. Children gain some basic self-care skills in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY484226 Local authority Sefton Inspection number 1107931 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 3 August 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Maghull, Liverpool. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a degree in early education and care.

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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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