Childminder EY458531

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 July 2017 9 July 2015

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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 taken appropriate steps to ensure children are not exposed to risks. Children are left unsupervised around a large family dog.  The childminder does not make records available for inspection. She does not keep an accurate record of children's hours of attendance.  The childminder does not promote positive behaviour well enough. Children are not provided with enough opportunities to learn how to effectively share and take turns.  The childminder does not ensure a safe mobile phone and camera procedure is implemented at all times.  The childminder does not accurately review or evaluate the overall quality of her practice. Her systems to include the views of children and parents are ineffective.  The childminder does not effectively meet the needs of babies and young children. She does not include them in all activities on offer. Children become distracted.  The childminder does not promote healthy lifestyles during snack times. Children are

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder liaises well with parents. She shares information about their children's development that helps to provide a consistent approach to learning.

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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

 implement robust risk assessment procedures and ensure risks to children are minimised 07/08/2017

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 ensure that an accurate record of children's hours of attendance is available for inspection 07/08/2017

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 develop an effective behaviour management procedure that helps to engage children in activities and promotes their sharing and turn-taking skills 07/08/2017

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 review safeguarding procedures to include the safe use of mobile phones and cameras 07/08/2017

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 develop interactions with babies and young children and provide opportunities for them to fully participate in all activities on offer 07/08/2017

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 provide children with healthy choices during snack times. 07/08/2017

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

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 implement effective self-evaluation procedures and review the overall quality of practice to help identify any gaps in practice.

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Inspection activities

 This inspection was carried out as a result of a risk assessment process, following information received by Ofsted.  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 to children during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

The arrangements for safeguarding are ineffective. The childminder adheres to ratio requirements. However, she demonstrates that she is unable to effectively meet the individual needs of all children in her care. She does not supervise all children well enough. In addition, the childminder has not implemented effective risk assessment procedures. For instance, children are left alone with a large, boisterous family dog while she takes other children to the bathroom. The childminder does not make attendance records available for the purpose of inspection, as required. She demonstrates an adequate understanding of the local safeguarding procedures. For example, she is aware of the steps to follow should she be concerned about the welfare of a child. However, the childminder does not ensure a safe use mobile phone and camera procedure is implemented at all times. She has completed some training and works alongside other

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

childminders to share practice ideas. However, she has not identified improvements well enough to maintain her good practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

Teaching is variable. The childminder completes observations and assessments and identifies what children need to learn next. However, she does not involve younger children in adult-led activities and they become distracted. This does not adequately promote their learning. For example, the childminder stands with young children on her hip or places them in high chairs while she interacts with older children. Children have a range of suitable activities to independently choose from.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Due to weaknesses in safeguarding and risk assessment, the childminder does not effectively promote the safety and well-being of children. Children do not demonstrate respect for one another. They play aggressively with toy guns and swords, do not demonstrate turn taking and sharing skills or good social skills, and fight over toys and resources. Despite her calm manner, the childminder fails to manage children's behaviour well enough. She attempts to distract them from squabbles and sometimes interacts positively with them. However, she does not reinforce boundaries and safety rules. For example, children walk across the dining table to access resources and swing on dining chairs. Children's physical skills are suitably promoted. The childminder takes children to soft-play centres and parks. Children follow adequate hygiene practices. However, they are provided with sugary snacks and drinks. This does not effectively promote healthy

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children do not make enough progress. However, they are confident and participate in baking activities. Children count cutlery and weigh ingredients. This helps to promote their mathematical development. Older children assist with tidying resources away. They are equipped with the basic skills needed for future learning and their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY458531 Local authority Gateshead Inspection number 1109171 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Gateshead. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Sunday, except for family holidays. The childminder is flexible and adapts her working hours according to the needs of parents.

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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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