Childminder EY438213

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 March 2018 19 May 2017

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 has failed to comply with an action set at her last inspection, which required her to record specific personal details about children and their parents. She lacks understanding of the requirements she must meet.  The childminder's understanding of the change in circumstances which require her to inform Ofsted is poor. This means that children are not adequately safeguarded.  The childminder demonstrates a limited capacity to improve her practice. While she recognises that she needs to improve, she has not put any plans in place to do so. In addition, some previously stronger aspects of her practice have deteriorated.  The childminder has not developed partnerships with the other settings that children attend. This means that children do not benefit from a coordinated approach to their learning and development.  The childminder does not adequately monitor children's progress. She does not use

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This provision is inadequate

observations and assessments to identify any gaps in children's progress or plan for children's future development. Activities are not used purposefully to engage children and to ensure that they make the progress of which they are capable.  Children are not effectively supported to gain an awareness of the similarities and differences between people in the wider community or the world around them.

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It has the following strengths

 Children enjoy the company of the childminder and develop a warm and affectionate relationship with her. They demonstrate how secure they feel 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

 ensure that required information, such as children's address, the names of their parents and emergency contact details, are recorded 04/04/2018

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Due Date

 gain knowledge of changes and information which must be notified to Ofsted to ensure that Ofsted is informed of any changes to the household or circumstances which might affect the suitability of anyone living or working there 04/04/2018

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Due Date

 develop a two-way flow of information with settings that children attend, to help ensure the needs of all children are met and so that children benefit from a coordinated approach to their learning. 04/04/2018

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Due Date

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

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Due Date

 implement an effective system of observation and assessment to gain an understanding of children's starting points and recognise any gaps in their development and achievements, so their next steps in learning can be identified and supported 01/05/2018

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 plan for the individual needs, interests and stage of development of each child, and use this information to provide a challenging and enjoyable experience for children in all of the areas of learning 01/05/2018

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Due Date

 provide children with opportunities to learn about the similarities and differences between people in the wider world. 01/05/2018

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises, she observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed children's learning.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder, including about how she evaluates her practice. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of people living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

The childminder demonstrates a poor capacity to improve the quality of her provision and teaching skills. She has not addressed the action or recommendations set at the previous inspection. She fails to record specific details about children, such as their address and contact details for their parents. The quality of teaching is poor and the childminder's monitoring of children's abilities and learning is too weak to have any impact on their progress. She has a poor understanding of the requirements she must meet to ensure children's well-being and learning are prioritised. For example, she is unaware that she should inform Ofsted when adults temporarily move into her home or circumstances that might affect the suitability of anyone living or working at the premises. This means that children are potentially put at risk. Safeguarding is ineffective. However, the childminder has a sound understanding of child protection procedures and knows how to recognise

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

and refer any concerns she may have about children's welfare. The childminder assesses physical risks to children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The childminder does not observe children's development effectively to identify their progress towards the early learning goals across all areas of learning. She does not plan activities to ensure children are challenged in their learning or assess their ongoing development to enable them to make the progress of which they are capable. However, the childminder does sometimes support children's learning during child-led play. For example, she helps children maintain concentration as they complete challenging puzzles. She offers suggestions and asks questions to help children work out how to match and fit the pieces together. Children learn new words and colours as she describes the pictures on the puzzles. The childminder has not developed an effective partnership with other settings that children attend. This means that children do not benefit from planned activities which complement their learning elsewhere. However, the childminder has

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

friendly relationships with parents. She talks to them every day to inform them of children's care routines and the activities in which they have been involved.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The weaknesses in leadership and management have a significant impact on children's welfare. However, children confidently ask for what they want and spontaneously say, 'I love you' to the childminder. She encourages children's independence and children try hard to remove their own outdoor clothing and wash their hands before eating. Children learn to cooperate as they help to tidy up and are well behaved. Through their play, children show an awareness of safety. For example, they say, 'Don't go on the train tracks, the train will knock you over.' However, children are not encouraged to develop an awareness of people and families whose life experience or culture is different from their own.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Overall, outcomes for children are poor. The weaknesses in teaching and the childminder's lack of understanding of children's learning needs mean that children are not supported to make good progress. They are not prepared well enough for school. Despite this, children do demonstrate confidence and independence. They enjoy conversations with the childminder and show an interest in visitors. Children practise some of the skills that will support their future learning. For example, they carefully thread laces through holes and balance blocks on top of each other.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY438213 Local authority Sefton Inspection number 1107788 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Crosby, Liverpool. She operates from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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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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