Childminder in Essex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 August 2017 Not applicable

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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 has failed to provide Ofsted with the details of all persons living on the premises so that suitability checks can be completed for all individuals aged over 16 years.  The childminder has failed to keep her knowledge of the 'Prevent' duty guidance up to date. She does not fully understand how to recognise and support children who may be at risk of being exposed to extreme views.  The childminder does not use self-evaluation effectively to identify a highly focused programme of professional development.  The childminder does not always gather enough information about what children know and can do when they first attend.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder has a good knowledge of how children learn and develop. She plans experiences for children that cover all areas of learning. This helps them to be prepared for future learning and when the time comes, for the move to school.  Parents express high levels of satisfaction with the quality of their children's care. The childminder regularly provides them with information about activities that children have enjoyed and tells them about their progress. This helps to promote continuity of care and learning between the childminder's setting and home.  The childminder manages children's behaviour effectively and promotes their social skills well. Children know what is expected of them and have the skills they need to form secure friendships.

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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 Ofsted is provided with the information to enable it to carry out suitability checks for individuals aged 16 years and over who live on the premises 29/09/2017

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Due Date

 improve safeguarding knowledge with regard to the 'Prevent' duty guidance for England and Wales 2015. 29/09/2017

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Due Date

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

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Due Date

 improve systems for self-evaluation, establishing a programme of professional development to improve the quality of the provision  seek more detailed information about what children know and can do when they first start at the setting.

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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 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 in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is not effective. The childminder has failed to provide Ofsted with all the information required to complete full suitability checks for a member of the household. However, she has obtained Disclosure and Barring Service checks for all adults living in the property. The childminder lacks a clear understanding of wider safeguarding issues and how to reflect these in her policies and procedures. She has not kept up to date with changes that have occurred in government legislation with regard to the 'Prevent' duty guidance. Despite this, the childminder has completed safeguarding training, helping her gain knowledge of local child protection procedures. She has a suitable understanding of the signs and symptoms that may indicate a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder is proactive in the way she supports children to learn about their own safety and takes effective action to minimise any hazards. This helps her to care for children in a

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

safe and secure environment. The childminder does not use self-evaluation effectively to identify areas that raise the quality of teaching to a higher level.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder does not always find out what children know and can do on entry to help inform her initial assessments. However, she has a good understanding of varied teaching methods that engage children's interests. The childminder models new words and explains what is happening during play activities. She effectively supports children to develop good communication skills and helps them to gain an early interest in books. She reads favourite stories and young children point to the pictures and begin to join in with sounds. Children are provided with opportunities to count and learn about numbers, shape and colour through everyday activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The weaknesses in leadership and management mean that children's welfare is not assured. Nevertheless, children have established warm and caring relationships with the childminder and this helps to support their emotional well-being. The environment is well resourced and children make independent choices in their play. Children follow sound hygiene routines, such as washing their hands before mealtimes. Appropriate daily routines for nappy changing, meals and rest times help to ensure that children are happy and well cared for. Children develop a good understanding of healthy lifestyles and have regular opportunities to exercise. This includes trips to the park, beach and use of the garden where they enjoy using the slides and catching and kicking balls.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. Younger children are supported to develop confidence and curiosity. They actively explore the environment and use their developing language skills to make requests. Children enjoy making marks with felt pens, which helps support their early writing skills. Positive relationships with the local schools help to provide continuity and prepare children emotionally for their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY490568 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1018141 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 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and 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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Telephone number

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