Childminder 225246

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 September 2017 15 September 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 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 does not monitor her practice effectively. She does not understand her role and responsibilities. She has not identified the weaknesses in her teaching or in the provision for children's care and learning.  The childminder does not understand her responsibilities under the Data Protection Act 1998. She does not know the actions to take when keeping information about children, such as photographs stored on a camera.  The childminder does not know the procedures for dealing with complaints and concerns.  The childminder does not respond well to children's changing ideas. She does not help children to develop their skills for thinking and to persevere and resolve problems for themselves.  The childminder has an insufficient knowledge of the 'Prevent duty guidance for England and Wales 2015', to protect children from being exposed to extreme behaviours and views.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder observes children at play and uses what she sees to assess the progress they make and to identify what they need to learn next. She shares information with parents and helps them to continue their children's learning at home.  Parents show satisfaction in the service provided. They state that children are happy, enjoy their time with the childminder and participate in enjoyable activities.  Children concentrate well as they join in with activities that reflect their interests.

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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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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 and understanding of the 'Prevent duty guidance for England and Wales 2015' to enable concerns about extremism to be dealt with in an appropriate manner 06/10/2017

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Due Date

 expand knowledge and gain a greater understanding of responsibilities under the Data Protection Act 1998 to ensure information kept about children is stored securely and confidentially 06/10/2017

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Due Date

 develop knowledge of how to deal with concerns and complaints 06/10/2017  improve the overall quality of the provision and the daily experiences of children by gaining a clearer understanding of role and responsibilities 06/10/2017

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Due Date

 improve teaching skills, in order to help children to develop their skills for thinking and to persevere and resolve problems for themselves. 06/10/2017

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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 with children during the inspection.  The inspector evaluated a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's training and suitability. She looked at relevant documentation and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and children's learning.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents, provided by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is not effective. The childminder has not done enough to develop her knowledge and skills. She has a poor understanding of changes to current legislation and of safeguarding matters. She does not know the indicators, or the action to take, if children are at risk of being exposed to extreme behaviours and ideas. This does not protect children from harm. The childminder does not know her responsibilities to ensure information about children is kept confidentially and securely, such as photographs stored on a camera. She does not know what actions to take if a concern were raised or a complaint made. That said, the childminder has appropriate procedures in place for the safe use of mobile phones. She has updated her first-aid training and hazards within the home are identified and minimised. Children play in safe areas, both indoors and outdoors.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder does not plan activities to fully challenge children to make good progress in their learning. While exploring and building with boxes, children confidently describe their creations, saying, 'It looks like a rainbow'. However, the childminder does not respond well to what children say. She does not help them to explore their thinking further or to make links between their ideas. The childminder provides children with a running commentary of what they are doing. She provides sufficient resources so that all children can participate in activities. However, when some children encounter difficulties, the childminder does not always help them to persevere. For example, she tells children how to secure a cardboard bracelet around their wrist, rather than encouraging them to think of a solution for themselves.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Breaches of the statutory requirements mean that children's welfare and well-being are not adequately promoted. That said, children do enjoy choosing their favourite toys from a wide range of play resources provided. They develop strong relationships and enjoy playing with others. The childminder models good behaviours. Children are learning to show respect, to listen, share and to cooperate with each other. The childminder helps children to learn the importance of following a healthy lifestyle. Children enjoy water to drink and follow good hygiene routines, such as washing their hands after a messy activity.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children do not make good enough progress in their learning and development. Despite this they do develop some basic skills needed for the next stage in their learning and for school, when the time comes. Children listen and respond to ideas expressed by others. They confidently use language to share their thoughts and to describe events experienced at home. Children develop an interest in mathematics as they explore the shape and size of boxes. They compare which is the smallest and biggest. They develop their independence as they put on shoes to go outdoors and fetch a tissue to wipe their nose. Children enjoy using their imagination in role-play situations.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 225246 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 1107493 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 September 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1992. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for the bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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