Childminder in Derbyshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 October 2017 9 November 2012

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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 does not suitably minimise hazards and consistently implement procedures to keep children safe.  The childminder does not maintain accurate records of any medication that she administers to children.  The childminder does not organise documentation effectively and was unable to produce some of the necessary documents and records for the inspection.  The childminder fails to assess children's progress effectively or provide challenging activities that meet children's needs. She does not complete the progress check for children aged between two and three years and share this with parents. Children do not make adequate progress from their starting points.  The childminder does not work closely enough with parents to ensure continuity in children's care and learning.  The childminder has not addressed recommendations raised at her last inspection. Her poor use of self-evaluation has led to weaknesses in her practice and breaches of the

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This provision is inadequate

requirements of the Early Years Register and the Childcare Register. This has a significant impact on children's welfare.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder forms warm relationships with children and gives them lots of praise. This helps them to feel valued and secure, and they are happy in her care.

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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

 use risk assessment effectively to identify potential hazards and implement safety measures, to make sure that children are kept safe and not exposed to risks 16/10/2017

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 keep a written record each time a medicine is administered to a child and ensure that parents are informed on the same day, or as soon as reasonably practicable 16/10/2017

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 ensure that all records are easily accessible and available for inspection, particularly with reference to prior written permission from parents to administer medication 16/10/2017

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 implement effective systems to track children's progress, to identify and target any gaps in their learning promptly 16/10/2017

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 review children's progress when they are between the ages of two and three years, and provide parents with a short written summary highlighting children's achievements and any areas where their development is less than expected 16/10/2017

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 plan and provide challenging activities that focus on children's next steps in learning, to engage and motive them to concentrate, explore, investigate and be active learners 16/10/2017

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 build effective partnerships with parents, exchanging information to help meet the individual care and learning needs of every child so that they make good progress and any gaps in their learning are rapidly closed. 16/10/2017

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

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 make consistent use of self-evaluation to identify weaknesses in practice and drive improvements that raise the quality of the provision.

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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 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 with children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector spoke to a small number of parents and took account of their views.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is ineffective. The childminder fails to use risk assessments effectively to identify and minimise hazards to children. For example, she has not considered the risk of accessible razors and cleaning fluids in the bathroom, and standing water, low-level glass and discarded hose pipes in the garden, which are areas used by children. Also the accessible, poorly maintained bedrooms pose significant risks to children. The childminder does not maintain required written records of medication that she administers to children. Furthermore, she could not find all necessary documentation for inspection, including some written parental consent to administer medicine. These weaknesses in practice significantly compromise children's health and safety. The childminder does not evaluate her provision to identify weaknesses in her practice and breaches of requirements. The recommendations raised at the last inspection have not been addressed. The childminder

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

attends mandatory training, including safeguarding. She has a suitable understanding of child protection procedures and of how to refer any concerns about a child in her care. This includes reporting any allegations about herself or her family and identifying indicators that children may be at risk of being drawn into extreme views or behaviours.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The childminder does not observe or assess children's progress to accurately identify their stage of development or any gaps in their learning. Consequently, she is not able to plan precisely for what children need to learn next. This means that much of the learning that takes place is incidental, not planned. Furthermore, she does not carry out the required progress check for children aged between two and three years. Parents are not provided with sufficient opportunities to be involved in their children's learning. The childminder fails to create a joint approach to ensure that children's individual needs are well understood and met. Consequently, children do not make sufficient progress over time because their learning is not promoted well enough. However, children learn some new skills because the childminder instinctively supports them in their play. For example, she reinforces emerging mathematical skills as she helps children to identify colours and

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

counts along with them during activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Children's safety and welfare are compromised. Safety risks and the childminder's failure to meet requirements mean that children's well-being is not sufficiently assured. The childminder does not ensure that her premises are suitable for childcare. However, she has flexible settling-in procedures which she agrees with parents to support the children when they start attending. This helps children to form appropriate attachments to the childminder. The childminder sets a good example for children in relation to manners and respect. Children learn to behave well, respect individual differences and are developing an appropriate understanding of the needs of others.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Children do not make the progress they are capable of because teaching does not focus on their individual needs and next steps for learning. They illustrate levels of confidence and self-esteem as they socialise with other children and adults. However, the majority of activities offer insufficient challenge, and do not link closely to children's individual development needs. Gaps in children's learning are not closing quickly enough and children are not well enough prepared for school when the time comes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY289953 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 1059677 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 9 November 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Swadlincote. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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