Childminder EY442676

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 August 2017 26 October 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 and her assistant have limited knowledge of child protection matters. Their knowledge and understanding of more recent legal requirements for safeguarding is poor. They do not know the action they must take if an allegation is made against them or members of the household. The childminder and her assistant cannot report suspected abuse quickly and effectively in English.  The childminder does not keep children's information confidential.  The childminder does not comply with legal limits for adult-to-child ratios. She does not identify and minimise risks to children's safety in her home. Children are not supervised well enough and their safety is not assured.  The childminder's records of children do not promote their welfare. She does not keep records of the names and addresses of every child and parent. She does not obtain information about children's dietary requirements, such as allergies to certain foods.

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This provision is inadequate

She does not keep records of medication that she administers to children.  The childminder does not assess children's progress and plans activities that do not challenge children to think and learn. She does not help children learn to speak English well enough. The childminder does not establish and teach consistent routines and so children's positive behaviour is not promoted effectively.

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It has the following strengths

 Partnerships with parents are friendly and they praise the kindness of the childminder.

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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

 gain up-to-date knowledge and understanding of Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures and safeguarding legislation 04/09/2017

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 improve knowledge and understanding of the action to be taken if an allegation is made against the provider, an assistant or a member of the household 04/09/2017

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 ensure that information about children is shared only with those who have a right to know the information or the professional need to see them 04/09/2017

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 ensure that the ratio of adults to children always meets legal requirements 04/09/2017

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 improve systems for assessing and managing risks, ensuring that the premises and equipment are safe 04/09/2017

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 maintain written records of the name and address of each child being cared for and details of every person who has parental responsibility for that child 04/09/2017

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 establish and implement procedures that promote the health and safety of children who have allergies to certain foods 04/09/2017

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 improve knowledge and understanding of medication requirements and incorporate this into procedures for administering medicine safely 04/09/2017

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 improve systems for promoting children's positive behaviour so that children consistently develop the highest levels of self-control 04/09/2017

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 ensure assistants are able to understand safeguarding policies and procedures and have an up to date knowledge of safeguarding issues 04/09/2017

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 improve English language skills, in order to be able to respond appropriately to signs that a child may be at risk of abuse or neglect. 04/09/2017 To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage the provider must:

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 improve knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements, and provide children with challenging activities that promote their exploration and thinking 04/09/2017

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 use information gained from observations of children's learning to accurately assess what they know and can do 04/09/2017

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 give children opportunities to reach a good standard of English language. 04/09/2017

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during daily routines and activities. She assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector discussed a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the childminder's and assistant's suitability to work with children.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

The childminder has not improved her provision since the last inspection. Safeguarding is ineffective. The childminder does not update her own or her assistant's knowledge and understanding of child protection requirements. They do not know what to do if an allegation is made about the childminder, her assistant or household members. The childminder recognises some of the signs that suggest a child may be at risk of abuse or neglect. However, she does not speak English well enough to seek timely advice when she has concerns about a child's welfare. For example, she asks adults outside the provision to seek advice on her behalf and this compromises children's privacy. The childminder exceeds legal limits set for adult-to-child ratios, which puts children's welfare and safety at risk. She does not identify hazards to children in her provision and so children are not kept safe. For example, during the inspection children walked through a narrow kitchen past a

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

hot pan at the front of the cooker hob. In another example, the childminder stores tools, such as a handsaw, where they are accessible to children playing outdoors. There are gaps in the information the childminder keeps about children. For example, she does not record the names and addresses of every child and parent.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The quality of the childminder's teaching is poor and children do not make good progress. The childminder does not assess what children know, understand and can do and she does not demonstrate an understanding of how young children learn. For example, the childminder plans and carries out an adult-led craft activity for children whose ages span one year to four years old. She discourages the children from exploring the materials she gives them. The children are unable to make the model she wants them to make with the materials and sit waiting for the childminder to do this for them. This does not help to promote children's thinking and learning. All of the children who attend the provision speak English as an additional language. Strategies in place to teach English are not effective and do not help children to reach a good standard.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Weaknesses in leadership and management have a negative impact on children's welfare. For example, the childminder does not obtain information about children's dietary requirements, such as allergies to food, when they are admitted to the provision. In a further example, she does not keep a signed written record of medication she administers to children. The childminder does not establish consistent rules and routines and so children do not always know the expectations for their behaviour. Children wait to be told what to do and this does not help to promote their self-control and independence.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Children do not make good progress because of weaknesses in the quality of teaching. Activities are limited and lack challenge. Children do not acquire all of the key skills that prepare them well to start school. Gaps in children's learning widen for those whose starting points are below that of other children of the same age.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY442676 Local authority Cheshire East Inspection number 1107796 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 12 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 26 October 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Crewe. Her provision operates all year round from 6am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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