Childminder 400635

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 August 2017 18 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 does not understand her role in regard to the 'Prevent' duty. She cannot identify signs that children may be at risk of harm.  The childminder does not have a secure knowledge and understanding of the Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures. She does not understand the procedures to follow if an allegation is made against herself or any household member.  Teaching lacks challenge and is not sufficiently matched to children's individual learning needs. This does not help them to make good progress or build enthusiasm.  The childminder fails to identify significant gaps in children's learning. She does not gather information from parents about children's prior achievements or use assessment information from other professionals, such as health visitors, to focus her teaching.  The childminder does not demonstrate a good capacity to improve. She has failed to address the weaknesses from previous inspections and the breaches in the

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This provision is inadequate

requirements have a significant impact on children's safety and learning.  The childminder does not help children to develop their understanding of the importance of healthy eating and good hygiene practices.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder provides parents with a written copy of their children's progress when they are aged between two and three years.  The childminder uses regular praise and manages children's behaviour positively. Children have good levels of self-esteem and are well-mannered.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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Due Date

 improve knowledge of how to identify signs of possible abuse and the 'Prevent' duty 29/08/2017

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 develop a secure knowledge and understanding of the Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures to follow in the event that an allegation is made against any person living, working or looking after children at the setting 29/08/2017

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 improve the quality of teaching and ensure activities are interesting, challenging and stimulating to meet children's individual learning needs and help them to make good progress 29/08/2017

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 ensure that any developmental delay in children's learning is identified and addressed and use assessment information from other professionals to provide support to close the gaps. 29/08/2017

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

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 gather information from parents about what children already know and can do upon entry  use opportunities to develop children's growing understanding of how to live a healthy lifestyle and the importance of good hygiene practices  identify weaknesses in practice and develop ways to thoroughly evaluate the impact of any changes to ensure they are sufficient, effective and improve outcomes for children.

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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 spoke to the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the childminder's suitability to work with children. She discussed children's learning, assessment and planning with the childminder and her self-evaluation.  The inspector obtained verbal and written feedback from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

The childminder does not understand how to take necessary action to improve weaknesses in her practice. For example, since the last inspection, she has not improved the quality of teaching or gathered information from parents about children's prior learning. However, she has attended training to help her care for children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities, and has maintained her first-aid qualification. Safeguarding is not effective. The childminder does not recognise signs that children may be at risk of potential harm from extreme views. She also does not know the Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures to follow if allegations are made against herself or a household member. This puts children's safety at risk. The childminder has developed partnerships with parents, however, information shared about children's learning is not robust.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The childminder does not observe children's progress in all areas of their development and does not use information from other professionals to support children's learning. This means that gaps in their learning are not identified and teaching is not focused to meet their individual goals. For example, opportunities are missed to provide challenge and stimulation for older children during a dough activity. They show awareness of different rhyming words and mathematical concepts, however, the childminder does not build on their interest. The childminder does not encourage young children to communicate verbally throughout the session or provide interesting, exciting activities for them to become engrossed in. This does not help them to make the best possible progress. The childminder understands how to help older children prepare for their eventual move on to school. For example, she teaches them letter sounds and helps them begin to count. This

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

helps promotes their literacy and mathematical development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Children's safety is compromised due to the weaknesses in leadership and management. Opportunities are also missed to develop children's awareness of healthy eating and good hygiene practices. However, children have developed bonds with the childminder and are happy and settled with her. The childminder has procedures to follow to help her get to know children's care needs effectively. This promotes inclusion. Children's behaviour is positive. They show respect for each other and can take turns and share with minimal support. The childminder helps children to develop an understanding of the world around them. She takes them on regular trips into the community and ensures they have access to opportunities to develop their physical skills. The childminder encourages children to be independent and learn how to manage small risks. For example, children access the toilet and she gently reminds them to be careful going up the stairs.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Gaps in some areas of children's learning are widening, particularly within their communication and language development. Some children are working in the stages typically expected for their age, however, they are not supported to make the best possible progress. Children are not provided with opportunities to develop into keen, enthusiastic learners.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 400635 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 1107547 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 18 August 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1993 and lives in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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