Childminder EY358023

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 January 2018 24 February 2015

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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 Good 2

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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 have a secure knowledge of all aspects of safeguarding, particularly the 'Prevent' duty.  Procedures for safeguarding children are not in line with the guidance of the Local Safeguarding Children Board (LSCB).  The childminder is not clear about the procedures to be followed in the event of an allegation being made against herself or a household member.  The childminder does not seek written consent from parents to administer medicines to children. Furthermore, she does not keep a record of medicines administered.  The childminder has failed to review her practice and identify areas for improvement, particularly aspects of her own professional development.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder is qualified. This contributes to her good understanding of how young children learn. She provides an effective and appealing range of activities and experiences that helps children to make good progress in their learning.  Children are keen to participate in activities and enjoy their time with the childminder. They have a positive attitude to learning that helps to prepare them for school.

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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

 secure an understanding of wider safeguarding issues, with particular regard to the 'Prevent' duty to help identify and address any welfare concerns 09/02/2018

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 ensure that an up-to-date safeguarding procedure is implemented in line with government safeguarding legislation and local authority guidance 09/02/2018

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 ensure there is a clear procedure to follow in the event of an allegation against the childminder or a member of the household 09/02/2018

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 ensure that written permission is sought from parents for each medication to be administered and that a written record of all medicines administered is kept. 09/02/2018

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

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 implement strategies to evaluate and improve practice and identify and address weaknesses in knowledge.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. She looked at relevant documents, such as evidence of suitability checks carried out on persons in the household and information related to safeguarding children.  The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is not effective. The childminder has not taken opportunities to keep her knowledge and skills up to date or to review her practice effectively. The childminder has not ensured her safeguarding procedures are up to date and is not familiar with guidance from the LSCB. She does not know the correct procedures to be followed for reporting concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder is not aware of wider safeguarding issues, including government guidance about protecting children from extreme views. Furthermore, she is not aware of procedures to be followed if an allegation is made against her. The childminder does not obtain written parental permission to administer medication or keep a written record each time medication is administered. The childminder has formed some effective partnerships. She shares information with other settings that children attend to support their learning more effectively.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children at play and uses her findings to check the progress they make in their learning. She then plans activities that help children to build on what they already know and can do. She swiftly identifies any areas where children may need extra support in their learning. The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. She asks skilful questions as children play that encourage them to think and describe. Children demonstrate a love of books and stories. They eagerly join in with familiar phrases and anticipate what might happen next. They develop problem- solving skills and persevere at activities. For example, they try different ways to balance interconnecting bricks to avoid them toppling over.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Children's welfare is not assured as not all of the safeguarding and welfare requirements are met. Despite this, other aspects of children's welfare are supported well. The childminder shares information with parents from the outset. This helps her to identify children's needs and interests and they settle quickly into her care. Children are confident and demonstrate a sense of belonging. They benefit from plenty of praise that helps to raise their self-esteem. Children respond well to the childminder's calm and caring approach. They learn to respect one another's needs and feelings and they behave well. Children begin to learn about healthy lifestyles. The childminder encourages healthy eating and children get plenty of fresh air and exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children benefit from well-targeted activities that provide appropriate challenge and support the good progress they make in learning. They develop early skills in literacy that help to prepare them for school. They identify letters and the sounds that they make during puzzles and games. Children develop early friendships and cooperate during play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY358023 Local authority Stockton on Tees Inspection number 1093104 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 24 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Billingham. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3. She receives funding to provide free early years education for children aged three and four years old.

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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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