Childminder EY394919

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 August 2017 30 March 2015

p.1

This inspection: Inadequate 4

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Inadequate 4

p.1

This inspection: Inadequate 4

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Inadequate 4

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4

p.1

This provision is inadequate

 The childminder has not kept up to date with safeguarding legislation. She does not have a good awareness of how to recognise and manage concerns associated with vulnerable families being drawn into extreme behaviours or views.  The childminder does not always ensure that activities offer sufficient challenge for children. Sometimes, when the same activity is offered for the varied age range of children attending it is not adapted well enough for older children.  The childminder is sometimes too concerned with completing tasks, such as tidying away after adult-led activities. During these times her interaction with the children is not as strong as at other times so they are fully engaged.

p.1

It has the following strengths

 The childminder reflects on the quality of teaching and learning. Her strengths and areas for development are accurately identified to help her work towards improvement.  Partnerships with parents are strong. Written testimonials from parents indicate that they are highly satisfied with the service provided. They particularly appreciate the home-from-home setting and feel completely confident to leave their children with the childminder.  The childminder knows the children well. She talks confidently about what they like to do, their interests and areas where they need more encouragement to progress.  Children's emotional well-being is fostered effectively. The childminder establishes warm and caring relationships with the children in her care. They readily go to her for reassurance and support as they play and learn.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

p.2

Due Date

 develop knowledge and understanding of the government's statutory guidance, including the 'Prevent' duty. 30/11/2017

p.2

Due Date

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

p.2

Due Date

 focus more closely on ensuring that activities are adapted precisely enough so that all children are able to be fully engaged in their play and learning  focus more closely on consistently maintaining good levels of interaction with children during routine housekeeping activities.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this had on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. She observed a planned activity and jointly evaluated this with the childminder.  The inspector discussed children's learning and looked at a selection of policies and other records.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members and qualifications of the childminder. She also discussed the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector took account of written testimonials from parents.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is not effective. The childminder does not have a good awareness of how to recognise when families are being drawn into extreme behaviours and views. She is not confident about what to do if she had a concern. Nevertheless, the childminder does have a good understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She maintains training in safeguarding to ensure that she knows how to report concerns that a child is being abused or is at risk. The childminder is aware of the importance of working in partnership with others who provide care and learning for the children. This helps to ensure an effective two-way flow of information to ensure children's individual needs are identified and met. The childminder makes good use of training opportunities to keep up to date.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Occasionally, children are not always sufficiently challenged and the childminder's interactions with them are not always of the highest quality. However, the quality of teaching and learning is good overall. The childminder knows the children well. She talks confidently about their stage of development and areas where they need more encouragement to progress. She observes children as they play and evaluates her observations. This helps her to know what she needs to do to support children's next steps. Children enjoy their interactions with the childminder. For example, when making bread for lunch children laugh as they show the childminder their sticky hands. She introduces vocabulary, such as 'knead', 'squash' and 'sticky'. She responds to the babbles and gestures of babies and younger children, mimicking conversation. Children become confident communicators.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Weaknesses in the childminder's knowledge relating to aspects of safeguarding mean that children's welfare is not fully assured. Nevertheless, children are happy and settled in this welcoming and friendly childminding setting. They develop a good sense of belonging. The childminder finds out about their individual routines for sleeping and feeding through her discussions with parents. She continues these, promoting continuity of care. Clear, consistent boundaries are in place, helping children to understand what is expected of them. Children behave well and play harmoniously together. They readily share and take turns with popular resources. Children have daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise. They develop their physical skills in the garden. It is well resourced with equipment to promote climbing, running and balancing. Children readily use the ride-on toys and change direction to avoid obstacles.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the key skills needed to be ready for school. The childminder checks children's progress regularly. Children enjoy their play and readily choose what they want to do. This effectively helps to support children's developing confidence and independence. Children manage their personal hygiene needs relevant to their age.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY394919 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 1093924 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13

p.4

Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 30 March 2015

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Bury St. Edmunds. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She works with a co-childminder each day and operates from the co-childminder's home.

p.4

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.

p.4

Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.4

Telephone number

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/, write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk .

p.5

Telephone number

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our website for news, information and updates at www.ofsted.gov.uk/user.

p.5

Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

p.5