Childminder EY447964

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 November 2017 4 December 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

 Children are at significant risk of harm. The childminder does not have a good enough knowledge and understanding of the requirements of the statutory framework for the early years foundation stage to keep children safe and protect them.  The childminder has failed to notify Ofsted of changes to adults living in her home. She does not update her safeguarding training so is not aware of current guidance and procedures to protect children from harm, including the 'Prevent' duty guidance to protect children from extreme views and behaviour. She does not follow appropriate procedures for taking and storing photographs safely.  Risk assessments are ineffective. The childminder fails to protect children from hazardous substances and ensure all emergency exits are clear.  The childminder does not ensure that records are easily accessible and available. She does not keep a daily record of the times of children's attendance.

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This provision is inadequate

 The childminder has a poor knowledge of the learning and development requirements. She does not look at ways to improve the quality of her teaching. She does not observe, assess or plan for children's next steps in learning. Children are not stimulated and do not engage in purposeful play. They do not make the progress they are capable of and gaps in their learning do not close quickly enough.  Ineffective partnerships with parents and other settings do not meet children's needs.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder maintains appropriate standards of hygiene in her home.

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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

 undertake appropriate professional development in order to understand and implement the EYFS and offer quality learning and development experiences for children 08/12/2017

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Due Date

 ensure Ofsted are provided with the necessary information to enable them to carry out suitability checks for anyone aged 16 years living on the premises 08/12/2017

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 develop knowledge and understanding of the signs and symptoms of possible abuse and how to respond in a timely and appropriate way 08/12/2017

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 improve safeguarding knowledge, in particular with regard to developing understanding of the government's statutory guidance 'Working Together to Safeguard Children 2015' and the 'Prevent duty guidance for England and Wales 2015' 08/12/2017

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 implement effective risk assessments in order to remove or minimise hazards, with particular regard to accessibility and storage of hazardous substances, and ensuring that doors to be used in the event of an emergency are free from obstruction 08/12/2017

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 ensure records are easily accessible and available for inspection 08/12/2017  keep a daily record of the names of the children being cared for on the premises, and their hours of attendance 08/12/2017

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 meet responsibilities under the Data Protection Act 1998 to safeguard children 08/12/2017

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 work in partnership with parents and other settings children attend to share information about children, to meet their care and learning needs effectively. 08/12/2017 To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage the provider must:

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Due Date

 provide a stimulating learning environment with suitable toys and resources that enable children to play and explore, develop their own ideas, concentrate and stay focused in their learning 02/01/2018

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Due Date

 use observations, assessment and planning to provide challenging and targeted activities across all areas of learning for each child, that focus on their next steps in learning to help them make good developmental progress, and ensure gaps in learning close quickly. 02/01/2018

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Inspection activities

 This inspection took place following Ofsted's risk assessment process.  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 available documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children and parents during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

The arrangements for safeguarding are ineffective. The childminder's poor knowledge of the requirements significantly compromises children's safety and welfare. The childminder has failed to inform Ofsted that her partner has moved in, so they can complete the necessary suitability checks. She does not keep up to date with child protection training. She is not aware of current guidance to identify, understand and respond to signs of possible abuse and neglect in a timely and appropriate way, or her responsibly regarding the 'Prevent' duty, to protect children from extreme views and behaviour. Records required for the safe and efficient management of the provision are not easily accessible and available, including for inspection. Additionally, the childminder does not keep a record of the times of children's attendance. Risk assessments are weak. The childminder does not assess risks in her home well enough to keep children safe. Harmful substances

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

are within children's reach and an emergency exit door is obstructed, restricting safe evacuation. The childminder is unaware of her responsibility regarding data protection laws for the taking and storage of photographs to safeguard children. Self-evaluation is weak. The childminder does not recognise breaches in requirements and the effect these have on children's learning and care needs. She does not evaluate the quality of her practice and provision adequately. She does not set challenging targets to bring about improvement, so she can effectively raise the quality of the provision. With the exception of paediatric first-aid training, the childminder has not completed any professional development since her last inspection. Poor assessment and teaching, and weak partnerships with parents and others, limit the progress children make whilst with her.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The childminder has a very poor understanding of her responsibilities regarding the learning and development requirements. Teaching is ineffective. The childminder does not engage children well enough. She does not plan for or provide any targeted activities to support children to make good progress. The childminder does not undertake observations and assessments of children to identify their progress and next steps in learning. She does not know whether children are on target for their age and stage of development. Toys and resources are not readily available for children. The childminder does not provide a stimulating learning environment for children. Their ability to make choices and decisions about their play is limited, and they make inadequate progress across the different areas of learning. The childminder does not share information with parents and other settings that children attend to work with them consistently to meet children's developmental and

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The failure to meet statutory requirements has a significant impact on children's well- being and safety, as well as their learning and development. Safeguarding and risk assessment processes do not protect children from harm. The lack of records means the childminder is not able to refer to important information about the children, especially in an emergency. Children do not receive the support and input they need to be motivated and engaged learners. The childminder has rules and boundaries for managing children's behaviour. For example, she encourages them to share and take turns. Children appear settled with the childminder and approach her with confidence. The childminder takes effective steps to prevent the spread of infection and provides children with opportunities to play in the fresh air.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Children make insufficient progress in their learning and development. They are not well prepared for school or their next stage of learning. They do not receive the support and input to gain important skills. They do not make the levels of progress typical for their ages and are at risk of falling further behind on their learning. They are not encouraged to develop their independence and self-care needs. Children lack motivation and interest in learning. Resources and activities do not capture their attention, challenge them and engage them in meaningful play. Children spend frequent periods with little to do.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY447964 Local authority Durham Inspection number 1117170 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 4 December 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Peterlee. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Saturday.

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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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