Childminder EY313157

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 September 2017 3 April 2014

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 Inadequate 4

p.1

This inspection: Inadequate 4

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4

p.1

This provision is inadequate

 The childminder does not have sufficient knowledge and understanding about child protection to ensure that children are kept safe from harm. She is not aware of the action she must take when there are concerns about children's welfare. She does not know how to identify situations where a child may be at risk of harm.  The childminder has failed to maintain a current paediatric first-aid qualification. This compromises her ability to respond to an emergency appropriately.  The childminder does not ensure that she completes a progress check for children aged between two and three years.  The childminder has not developed effective partnerships with parents. She does not share information about children's learning and development effectively. She does not promote a consistent and collaborative approach to children's learning and development in her setting and at home.  Some children do not make sufficient progress in their communication and language

p.1

This provision is inadequate

development from their starting points. The childminder does not use what she knows about children to plan challenging activities and target effective support, working in partnership with other professionals as needed. Children are not prepared well for the next stage in their learning or school.

p.1

It has the following strengths

 Children behave well throughout the day. The childminder teaches them to share resources, take turns and be kind to their friends.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

The provision is inadequate and Ofsted intends to take enforcement action

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

We will issue a Welfare Requirements Notice requiring the provider to:

p.2

Due Date

 gain an up-to-date understanding of safeguarding issues and ensure that child protection procedures are in line with guidance from the Local Safeguarding Children Board 09/10/2017

p.2

Due Date

 ensure that a current paediatric first-aid certificate is held at all times 09/10/2017

p.2

Due Date

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

p.2

Due Date

 complete a progress check for children between the ages of two and three years, at a time agreed with parents to be the most useful, and provide a written summary to parents 09/10/2017

p.2

Due Date

 develop a targeted plan to support children's future learning, involving parents and other professionals as appropriate, particularly where there are emerging concerns about a child's development 09/10/2017

p.2

Due Date

 engage parents in children's learning and development, sharing information so they know what children are learning and how they can support them at home 09/10/2017

p.2

Due Date

 plan challenging and interesting learning opportunities for children that are tailored to their individual needs and help them to progress well from their starting points, so that they are well prepared for the next stage in their learning. 09/10/2017

p.2

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 all persons living and working on the premises.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents expressed through written feedback provided and discussions during the inspection.

p.3

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

The childminder demonstrates a lack of capacity to improve. She has failed to address actions previously set by Ofsted. She has also failed to identify further weaknesses which have a significant impact on children's care, learning and development. Safeguarding is ineffective. The childminder does not have sufficient understanding of how to protect children from harm. She is not aware of the local procedures for reporting concerns about children's welfare, to enable swift action to be taken to protect children at risk of harm. She is not aware of all situations which may be harmful to children, such as when children may be exposed to extreme views or behaviours. The childminder does not hold a current paediatric first-aid certificate. She has not updated her first-aid training, placing children's health and well-being at further risk in the event of an emergency.

p.4

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The childminder does not complete the required progress check for children between the ages of two and three years at a time agreed with parents to be the most useful point to do so. She does not keep parents fully informed about their child's progress and about her concerns, including a summary of the check. The childminder does not swiftly address areas where children's development is below typical expectations. She does not place enough focus on helping children to develop their communication and language skills, particularly when she has concerns about these. She does not adapt teaching to children's stages of development. For example, she asks children questions that are not at an appropriate level and to which they do not respond. She does not encourage children to use words to communicate or provide them with opportunities to practise and repeat words to build their range of vocabulary. The childminder shares information with parents

p.4

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

about children's care needs. However, she does not work together with them, and with other professionals as needed, to plan targeted support for children's learning and development.

p.4

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Weaknesses in safeguarding, leadership and management mean that children's welfare is not adequately assured. The childminder does not have high enough expectations for children's learning and development, or recognise the importance of working in partnership with parents to support children's learning. However, the childminder responds appropriately to children's care needs. Children build a secure bond to the childminder. She offers them warmth and reassurance. She praises children to promote their sense of self-esteem. She talks to parents about the importance of promoting children's healthy eating and provides children with opportunities to play outdoors.

p.4

Outcomes for children are inadequate

Some children's progress, particularly in communication and language, does not match the levels of progress made by most children. Children do not develop the skills they need to communicate effectively, or at a quick enough pace, and gaps in their learning are widening. Children are not supported effectively to become enthusiastic and motivated learners. The activities that they engage in are not challenging enough. Children are not supported sufficiently to build the necessary foundations for future learning so that they progress well in all areas of learning and development.

p.4

Setting details

Unique reference number EY313157 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1087241 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

p.6

Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 3 April 2014

p.6

Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Hoveton, Norfolk. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year- old children.

p.6

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.6

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.6

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.7

Telephone number

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

p.7

Telephone number

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

p.7