Childminder in West Northamptonshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 May 2018 11 July 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 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

 Children's safety and welfare are significantly compromised. The childminder has not addressed the action raised at the last inspection. She continues to allow an assistant whose suitability has not been assessed to work unsupervised with children.  The childminder does not implement effective safeguarding practices with regard to the use of mobile phones in her setting. She has a weak understanding of the risks associated with her assistants having access to their phones around children.  The childminder has poor risk assessment procedures to safeguard children's health. She does not check her garden for animal faeces before allowing children to play outdoors. These weaknesses in practice present a risk to children's health and safety.  The childminder has poor understanding of the changes she must report to Ofsted. She has failed to notify Ofsted of all significant events which may affect the suitability of

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder provides a wealth of resources and activities that capture children's interest and motivate them to learn. All children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder and her assistants are very nurturing in their interactions with children.  The childminder shares information well with parents to help them continue their children's learning.

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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 children are not left unsupervised with anyone who has not had their suitability confirmed by Ofsted 07/06/2018

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Due Date

 implement effective safeguarding procedures, with particular regard to the use of mobile phones 07/06/2018

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Due Date

 risk assess the premises rigorously and take all reasonable steps to promote children's good health and well-being 07/06/2018

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Due Date

 improve knowledge and understanding of the requirements to notify Ofsted of significant events that may affect the ongoing suitability of any persons caring for children. 07/06/2018

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at a range of documentation and spoke to the childminder about how she evaluates the effectiveness of her provision.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder, her assistants, parents and children during the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living and working in the household.  The inspector and childminder completed a joint evaluation of an activity.  The inspector spoke to parents on the day of inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is not effective. The childminder has not done enough since her last inspection to ensure she meets all legal requirements. Assistants who have not had full suitability checks have unsupervised contact with children. Furthermore, assistants have access to their mobile phones and use these unsupervised in children's presence. This significantly compromises children's safety. In addition, children's health is significantly compromised as the childminder does not ensure hazards are minimised to enable children to play safely. For example, she does not effectively check her garden for animal faeces before allowing children outside. As a result, some activities are placed on the ground next to dog faeces and the childminder is unaware when children pick up balls that have rolled into animal faeces. Additionally, the childminder does not demonstrate a robust understanding of her responsibility to notify Ofsted of any events which may affect the

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

ongoing suitability of persons working with children. This places children at potential risk of being looked after by persons who may not be suitable. However, the childminder ensures that her assistants have a suitable knowledge of how to report child protection concerns. The indoor learning environment is clean and well-organised. The childminder uses effective observations to monitor her assistant's teaching and provides guidance and praise to help build their skills. For example, she gives them ideas to extend activities. The childminder is particularly focused on supporting children who need additional help to close gaps in their learning. She works closely with parents to ensure any interventions are effective.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified childminder regularly assesses children's development and monitors their progress. She uses this information to plan a variety of opportunities to promote their learning. The childminder considers the activities well to ensure they match the learning needs of children at different ages and stages of development. For example, she has thoughtfully provided an area of the well-equipped playroom for babies to explore and develop their physical skills. The childminder plans effective opportunities to help older children learn skills that help prepare them for school. For example, they learn to read and write their name, count and recognise shapes. Assistants are enthusiastic in their interactions and children respond positively to their support. For example, the assistants help children to identify and consider shapes and patterns. They help children make links in their learning, such as when children respond to thought-out questions. The childminder

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

and her assistants support children's communication and language well. They give children the time they need to respond to their questions and teach them new words.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The weaknesses in leadership and management have a significant impact on children's health, safety and welfare. However, children have regular opportunities for exercise and fresh air. This helps to develop their physical skills. The childminder offers children praise and encouragement, celebrating their achievements which helps to promote their self- esteem and confidence. She quickly and sensitively responds to babies' non-verbal communication to support their emotional and physical well-being. The childminder and her assistants help children to become independent, such as when learning to use the toilet, and when feeding themselves.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children gain the skills to help prepare them for the next stage of their learning, including school. Children become confident communicators. Older children initiate discussions and babies respond enthusiastically to interactions. Children who speak English as an additional language are appropriately supported. Older children learn to recognise their names in print and to write letters and numbers. They count and explore shapes. Children respond positively to clear and consistent guidance from the childminder and her assistants. Children involve each other in their play well, and they learn to consider each other's needs. Children learn to use scissors and tools with care. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities achieve their targets quickly with support. Children are happy, they have fun and enjoy their time in the setting.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY499674 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 1110414 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 15

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 July 2017

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Northampton. She regularly works with two assistants. The childminder operates all year round from 7am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 6 and early years teacher status.

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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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Telephone number

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