Setting

Summary of outcome

On 24 July 2017, we carried out an inspection which judged that the overall effectiveness of the setting was inadequate. Following the inspection, we issued a welfare requirements notice that required the childminder take the following action:

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Summary of outcome

ensure that policies and procedures to safeguard children are up to date and include how to deal with allegations in line with Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures gain an up-to-date knowledge of child protection issues and guidance as well as your Local Safeguarding Children Boards procedures, including how to report concerns about children and allegations maintain an accurate daily record of the hours of attendance of the children being cared for obtain a current paediatric first-aid certificate maintain a two-way flow of information and communication with parents and providers of other settings that children attend, to provide consistency in children's care and learning

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Summary of outcome

It is offence not to comply with a welfare requirement notice.

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Summary of outcome

We visited the childminder on 7 September 2016 and found that the childminder has updated her safeguarding policy and procedure in line with the guidance of the Local Safeguarding Children Board (LSCB). We found however, that the childminder did not have a clear understanding of her updated safeguarding policy. She was not able to demonstrate through discussion that she had a clear understanding of the correct process to follow if she had concerns about a child’s welfare, nor if an allegation was made against her. She could not demonstrate a clear understanding of safeguarding matters and best practice to ensure that she can take prompt action to safeguard children. The inspector found that the childminder was maintaining a clear and accurate record of children’s attendance on a daily basis. She was able to evidence that she has current paediatric first aid training. She has taken some steps to improve communication with parents and other settings

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Summary of outcome

children in her care might attend. The inspector found that the childminder has implemented a system to share information about the care and activities provided to the children in her care, and is starting to include the school children attend in those communications. The inspector found that this was suitable for the after-school children she currently has on role. Ongoing compliance with this will be monitored at the next inspection.

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Summary of outcome

Following our visit, we issued the childminder with a further welfare requirements notice, which required she take the following action:

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Summary of outcome

gain an up-to-date knowledge of child protection issues and guidance as well as your Local Safeguarding Children Boards procedures, including how to report concerns about children and allegations

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Summary of outcome

We visited the childminder on 16 October 2017. We found that the childminder was still not able to demonstrate a clear and up to date understanding of safeguarding matters, nor the learning and development requirements.

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Summary of outcome

Following our visit, we issued the childminder with a further welfare requirements notice which required her to:

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Summary of outcome

gain an up-to-date knowledge of child protection issues and guidance as well as your Local Safeguarding Children Boards procedures, including how to report concerns about children and allegations

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Summary of outcome

We also issued a notice of action to improve which asked her to:

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Summary of outcome

improve understanding of the progress check required for children aged between two and three years, to ensure that this is carried out and parents are provided with a short and accurate written summary of this check ensure observations and assessment of progress are carried out to understand children's interests and levels of achievement, and use this information to plan and provide challenging activities that interest children and help them make good progress.

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Summary of outcome

We visited the childminder on 21 November 2017, and found that the childminder was still not able to demonstrate a clear understanding of safeguarding issues and how to recognise a range of signs which could indicate a child was at risk.

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Summary of outcome

We found that although she had taken some steps to try and improve her knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements, her understanding was still weak. She could not appropriately demonstrate how she would plan to meet children’s individual needs and plan a range of stimulating and challenging activities. She was still not clear about how to assess what stage children are at in their learning and development on a regular basis, or for the progress check required between the ages of two and three years old.

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Summary of outcome

Following our visit, we are taking steps to cancel the childminder’s registration. She has a right to appeal our decision to take the step. The childminder currently remains registered with Ofsted.

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Publication of compliance action

We aim to ensure that the welfare of children and young people is protected in the services we regulate. The Childcare Act 2006 and accompanying regulations set out our responsibilities to regulate childminders and childcare providers. This includes the enforcement powers we have in relation to those registered providers who do not comply with the requirements for registration.

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Publication of compliance action

We publish details of any actions we take, or the childminder or childcare provider takes to bring about compliance with requirements on our website for a period of five years commencing on the date we complete our investigation.

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Publication of compliance action

For further information please read the Early years compliance handbook which can be found here at www.gov.uk/government/publications/early- years-provider-non-compliance-action-by-ofsted .

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