Childminder EY372300

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 July 2017 22 January 2016

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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 weakness identified at the last inspection has not been fully addressed. The childminder has failed to ensure that the suitability of all adults living on the premises has been checked by Ofsted.  The childminder does not have an up-to-date knowledge of statutory requirements and safeguarding guidance. This compromises children's welfare and safety.  Not all the required documentation is accessible and easily available for inspection. The childminder is also unaware of her responsibilities under the Data Protection Act in relation to keeping photographs and information about children safe and secure.  The childminder has not yet established highly successful ways of encouraging parents to share information about their children's achievements at home.

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It has the following strengths

 Children form close bonds with the childminder. They demonstrate that they feel secure and are happy and settled  The childminder offers exciting activities that interest children and provide good levels of challenge. Children make good progress and develop the skills they need for future learning.  The childminder builds effective partnerships with the other settings that children attend. Information is shared to promote consistency in care and learning.  Children behave very well. They play harmoniously, understand the boundaries and show care and kindness towards other children.

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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

 ensure that Ofsted is supplied with the required information about all persons aged over 16 years living on the premises so that suitability checks can be completed, including submitting the EY2 form 10/08/2017

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 ensure that 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 the procedures in the event of an allegation against the childminder or a household member 10/08/2017

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 increase knowledge of wider safeguarding issues in relation to the Prevent duty guidance 10/08/2017

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 ensure that records are easily accessible and available for inspection, including evidence of public liability insurance and suitability checks 10/08/2017

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 increase awareness of responsibilities regarding the Data Protection Act, including the management of photographic images of children. 10/08/2017

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

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 explore more ways to encourage parents to share information about their children's achievements at home, to gain a broader picture of children's development and complement teaching and learning at the setting.

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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 viewed a focused activity with the childminder and discussed the children's progress and achievements.  The inspector talked with children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector reviewed some evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from their written responses to surveys organised by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective. Although the childminder has identified the weaknesses in her practice, she has not focused on addressing these as a matter of urgency. The newer member of the household has started the vetting process and has now been checked through the Disclosure and Barring Service. However, they have not supplied Ofsted with the necessary information to ensure that all the required suitability checks are completed. The childminder has not kept her knowledge up to date to ensure that she is aware of changes to safeguarding legislation and current issues. She is not fully aware of to whom she needs to refer any allegations against herself or household members, if they arise. Furthermore, the childminder does not understand her responsibilities in relation to being alert to the risk and signs of a child exposed to extremist views or behaviour. Some records, including the public liability insurance

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

certificate and her own suitability checks, are not accessible and easily available for inspection. The childminder does not understand her responsibilities about keeping photographs and information about children secure and in line with the Data Protection Act. Despite this, the childminder ensures her premises are secure. She closely supervises children and ensures that they always remain within her sight and hearing. The childminder holds a paediatric first-aid qualification and ensures that this is regularly updated.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well. She regularly assesses their progress to ensure that she is aware of their skills, abilities and interests when planning challenging activities. Children are curious and inquisitive learners. They approach their play with enthusiasm and are eager to join in new activities. For example, they show great fascination as they investigate the dinosaur world. They use chalk to recreate dinosaur footprints and make models of dinosaurs using casting plaster. Children's vocabulary is developing rapidly. They ask questions and give interesting responses in their conversations with the childminder. Overall, partnerships with parents are good. The childminder gives parents plenty of information about their children's progress and development. Parents praise the childminder for the activities she provides and say she goes out of her way to ensure children enjoy themselves.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Children's welfare is compromised due to the weaknesses in leadership and management, particularly regarding the childminder's limited understanding regarding current legislation and safeguarding issues. Nevertheless, children learn to adopt safe and healthy lifestyles. They take care of their personal hygiene and eat healthy snacks and meals. Children have plenty of opportunities for exercise and energetic play in the garden and on outings. They also practise fire drills and learn how to evacuate the premises in an emergency.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are working with in the range of development that is typical for their age. Children develop the skills they need in readiness for their move to school. They become very independent and recognise their name. Children learn to write and show control as they form letters correctly. They enjoy stories and look at books for pleasure. Children confidently count to high numbers and sort and categorise items according to size, shape and colour.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY372300 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1037349 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 7 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 22 January 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays agreed in advance.

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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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