Childminder in North Yorkshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 June 2018 16 July 2014

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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 know or fully understand how to recognise children who may be at risk of harm. She does not respond quickly to her concerns to protect children's welfare effectively.  The childminder has not established effective partnerships with other settings that children attend. She does not share information about children's individual care needs to ensure they are appropriately met.

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It has the following strengths

 Children make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder monitors their progress closely and shares children's learning with parents. She challenges children appropriately in their play and all children are motivated to learn.  The childminder teaches children to be kind and respectful. She encourages them to share toys and create firm friendships with their peers. Children follow rules and boundaries, and behave very well.  The childminder provides a wide range of technology for children to explore. Children delight in pushing buttons and learning about cause and effect. They develop skills for future 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

 improve knowledge and understanding of all safeguarding issues in order to be able to identify any signs of possible abuse and neglect at the earliest opportunity, and to know how to respond to concerns in an appropriate and timely manner 20/06/2018

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Due Date

 establish effective partnerships with other settings that children attend to share information to ensure that all children's individual care needs are met. 20/06/2018

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector had a tour of the setting.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children during the inspection and took account of their views.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as children's development records, parent questionnaires, qualification certificates and policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is not effective. The childminder does not take prompt action to protect children who may be at risk of harm. Although she has attended safeguarding training and knows the signs and symptoms of abuse, she does not report concerns about children's welfare in a timely manner. The childminder is aware of how to report any allegations made against her or any family members. The childminder's premises are safe and secure. She conducts risk assessments regularly and minimises any hazards so that children play safely. The childminder appraises her quality of teaching well and reflects on her practice. She knows how children learn and develop, and monitors their progress. She closes any gaps in their learning quickly and supports children to be ready for their move on to school.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is qualified and plans a range of quality experiences for children to support their learning. She uses their interests to ignite their creativity and extends learning well. For example, children enjoy learning about different colours and the childminder uses a matching game to motivate children to learn further. Children develop good mathematical skills as they build tall towers. The childminder sensitively corrects children when they incorrectly guess a colour, raising their self-esteem and supporting them to keep trying. The childminder introduces jigsaws to children and challenges them further with more complex puzzles. The childminder understands the importance of regularly assessing children's progress and sharing this information with parents to complement children's learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Due to significant weaknesses in safeguarding, children's well-being is not promoted. Furthermore, the childminder has not established relationships with other providers that children attend and therefore does not share information about their individual care needs. Children have access to the outdoors daily to play out in the fresh air. They develop physical skills and enjoy dancing and moving to music. Children are developing an awareness of how to keep themselves safe. For example, they use the handrail when negotiating the stairs and the childminder teaches them how to cross the road safely while on outings.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder prepares children well for school. Children are resilient, active learners who concentrate well. Children keep trying until they complete tasks and listen well to instructions. Children make friends easily, are polite and respectful. They are developing positive communication skills and are confident. Older children independently take care of their hygiene needs and manage to dress themselves appropriately to play outdoors.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY286004 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 1104201 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 July 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004. 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 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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Telephone number

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