Childminder EY442426

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 March 2018 12 July 2016

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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 failed to notify Ofsted of the employment of four assistants which means their suitability has not been assessed. She has not obtained Disclosure and Barring Service checks for three of them. The childminder allows these staff to have unsupervised access to children. This compromises children's safety and well-being.  The childminder has not ensured that any assistant left alone with children has appropriate first-aid training. She has not obtained parents' permission to leave any assistant in sole charge of children.  The childminder does not offer supervision to her assistants to support their professional development.  The childminder is not promoting the safety and well-being of children in her care. There are breaches in the requirements to minimise hazards, to keep a stocked first-aid kit and to insure all vehicles used for transporting children.  The childminder does not work well enough in partnership with parents or other

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This provision is inadequate

settings that children attend to ensure continuity in children's ongoing learning.  The childminder does not have a precise picture of children's learning or development. Observations and assessments of what children can do are not used to plan for their individual needs.

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It has the following strengths

 Children have access to a suitable range of toys and equipment.

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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 all adults working at the premises are suitable and safe to be working with children, this includes obtaining a Disclosure and Barring Service check 11/05/2018

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 submit the necessary information to enable Ofsted to carry out the appropriate checks on all adults working on the premises 11/05/2018

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 ensure that no more than three adults work together at any one time, in accordance with childminding registration requirements 11/05/2018

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 ensure that all assistants who have sole charge of children at any time hold a relevant and valid first-aid certificate 11/05/2018

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 ensure permission is obtained from parents to leave any assistant in sole charge of the children 11/05/2018

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 provide appropriate supervision, coaching and support for all assistants to support continuous improvement 11/05/2018

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 keep and maintain a first-aid box with appropriate content suitable for use with children 11/05/2018

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 ensure that all hazards in the garden are minimised to support children's safety and well-being, and to allow safe passage in the event of an emergency 11/05/2018

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 ensure all vehicles used for transporting children are appropriately insured 11/05/2018

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 gather precise information from parents about what children know and can do when they first start, to accurately establish children's starting points on entry 11/05/2018

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 build effective partnerships with other settings that children attend, to build a shared approach to meeting their individual needs and to help develop their ongoing learning 11/05/2018

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 ensure people whose suitability has not been checked including through a criminal records check do not have unsupervised contact with children being cared for. 11/05/2018 To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage the provider must:

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Due Date

 develop the use of assessments to identify children's learning and stages of development, and use the information to plan challenging and enjoyable learning experiences that help all children make progress. 11/05/2018

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Inspection activities

 This inspection was carried out as a result of Ofsted's risk assessment process.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's accident records, registers of attendance, risk assessments and child protection policy.  The inspector had a tour of the childminding premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is ineffective. The childminder has failed to notify Ofsted of persons who work with her as assistants and not ensured they are suitable. They have unsupervised access to children on the school run and in the home and garden. At times, the assistants have sole charge of children and have not completed the relevant paediatric first-aid training. In addition, the childminder has not obtained consent from parents for assistants to be in sole charge. The childminder does not monitor the practice of her assistants, or offer appropriate training, to ensure children receive good quality care and support. Furthermore, children's safety is compromised because some of the assistants collect children using their cars and they do not hold appropriate business use insurance. The childminder does not use risk assessments effectively to minimise risks to children. There are a number of hazards in the outdoor area, such as old toys, rubbish and household

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

items. These items block the access to the rear gate, preventing children and the childminder from using this as an exit in the event of an emergency. The childminder and her assistants have an appropriate understanding of how to report concerns about a child's well-being. The childminder has kept up to date with mandatory training, such as first aid and child protection. She does not evaluate her provision well to help identify weaknesses in her practice and breaches of the legal requirements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The childminder is well-qualified and has a secure understanding of the areas of learning. However, she does not use her knowledge or skills to plan or identify how best to help every child make progress. The childminder does not make effective use of ongoing assessment to challenge children's skills or monitor their progress. She does not work with parents to identify what children know and can do when they first start in her care. This means the childminder does not have information on how to best to tailor the environment or activities to meet their individual needs. In addition, she does not seek information from other settings children attend to help continue and consolidate their ongoing learning. Children show positive communication skills as they sit and chat to each other when eating their snacks. During outdoor play, they use a range of equipment to enhance their physical skills. Children show good cooperation as they take turns and share. They enjoy

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

their time with the childminder and her assistants.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The childminder has failed to meet legal requirements to keep children safe from harm. This means that children's safety and welfare cannot be assured. Children form positive relationships with the childminder, her assistants and each other. However, the assistants are not known to Ofsted and their suitability has not been checked. There are very limited contents in first-aid box and some of these are out of date. The childminder does not check the box regularly to ensure appropriate items are available when required. The childminder manages children's behaviour appropriately. She reminds them to listen to her and to follow the 'rules' as needed. For example, children use positive manners when asking for food, and take their shoes off when they arrive from school. Children enjoy a range of healthy snacks. The childminder ensures she seeks information on children's dietary needs from parents and provides for this accordingly.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Weaknesses in the organisation, planning of activities and poor quality teaching means children are not adequately prepared for school or their next steps in learning. The childminder does not provide meaningful or challenging learning opportunities for children. Despite this, children show independence as they use the toilet unaided and can take and put on their own shoes and coats. Children happily choose resources and confidently move around the environment.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY442426 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 1133380 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 16

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 July 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Northampton. She regularly works with assistants. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds an 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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