Childminder EY388930

Inspection date 11 September 2018 Previous inspection date 13 April 2016

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Inadequate 4 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Inadequate 4 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4 Outcomes for children Inadequate 4

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The provision is inadequate

n Documentation was not available for inspection, therefore the childminder is unable to demonstrate that she keeps and maintains all required documentation, including written policies which relate to the Childcare Register. n The childminder is unable to demonstrate that she has sought permission to leave her assistant in sole charge of minded children for short periods. n The childminder fails to identify hazards in her garden, which poses a significant risk to children. n The childminder fails to provide the assistant with regular supervision to ensure they receive training, support and coaching to help develop their practice. n Children's progress is not suitably supported. The childminder fails to assess and monitor children's progress to identify what they need to learn next. Planning is not responsive to children's changing interests and does not provide them with challenging and enjoyable experiences in all areas of learning.

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The provision is inadequate

n The childminder does not regularly share information with parents, carers and staff at other settings that children attend.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder and her assistant encourage children to be caring and thoughtful towards each other. n Children enjoy exploring play sand and use a range of shapes and moulds to create animals, shapes and numbers.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register the provider must: Due date ensure that all records are easily accessible and available 02/10/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure that all required information about children is recorded 02/10/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

obtain parents' and/or carers' permission to leave children with an assistant, including for very short periods 02/10/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure risk assessments identify and minimise all possible hazards to children 02/10/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

develop effective arrangements for the supervision of staff to ensure they receive regular opportunities for coaching, training and support 02/10/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

consider the needs and interests of all children when planning activities to provide children with challenging and enjoyable learning experiences 02/10/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure that assessment is used effectively to identify any gaps in children's learning and what they need to learn next, to help children make good progress from their starting points 02/10/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

develop arrangements to enable a regular two-way flow of information between parents and/or carers and between providers, when a child attends more than one setting 02/10/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

keep and implement a written statement of procedures to be followed for the protection of children, intended to safeguard the children being cared for from abuse or neglect 02/10/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

implement a written statement of procedures to be followed in relation to complaints which relate to the requirements of the Childcare Register and which a parent makes in writing or by email. 02/10/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector observed an adult-led activity and evaluated this with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder and her assistant. She looked at the relevant documentation available. n The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is not effective. The childminder has failed to maintain required records for the children in her care. She is not able to produce documentation relating to policies and procedures required under the Childcare Register. The childminder is unable to demonstrate that she has sought permission from parents to leave children with her assistant. The childminder and her assistant have an appropriate understanding of child protection and how to recognise and report any concerns about children. The childminder does not effectively risk assess her premises to ensure that all possible hazards to children are identified and minimised. For example, children can access black bags of rubbish, emulsion paint and overgrown sharp bushes. The childminder has yet to develop regular, effective arrangements to ensure her assistant receives appropriate training, coaching and support. Despite having a level 3 childcare qualification, the

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

childminder fails to plan suitable activities and learning experiences effectively to help children make progress. The childminder does not share information with parents or carers, or with other settings that children attend, to help support continuity.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The childminder and her assistant demonstrate some knowledge of the children in their care. However, they do not effectively use the information they know about each child to plan challenging and enjoyable learning opportunities that are tailored to individual children's needs and interests. The childminder does not effectively assess children's progress. She is not able to demonstrate accurate knowledge of the children's dates of birth, starting points or length of time at the setting. Children generally make use of the resources available to them. The childminder's assistant sits with children and encourages them to talk about shapes, numbers and colours in their play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Weaknesses in the childminder's record-keeping and the quality of teaching and learning have a significant impact on children's safety and well-being. Children are generally settled in the childminder's care. However, the lack of effective planning for individual children leaves them disengaged and impacts on their behaviour. Children frequently ask to 'go home'. Children benefit from being able to participate in physical play opportunities. They experience fresh air and exercise daily when they use the childminder's garden and when they are taken on trips and outings in the local area. Children develop an understanding of how to keep themselves healthy as the childminder and her assistant talk to them about washing their hands and the importance of good hygiene.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Children do not make the progress of which they are capable. Children participate in a range of activities and generally enjoy their play. However, they have limited opportunities to enjoy challenging and good-quality learning experiences. Children develop some independence as they select resources and manage their own personal needs. However, children do not develop the necessary skills to prepare them for their next stage of learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY388930 Local authority Southend-on-Sea Inspection number 10077695

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register

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Day care type

Age range of children 3 - 9 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 14 Date of previous inspection 13 April 2016

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Day care type

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Westcliff-On-Sea, Essex. She operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She employs an assistant.

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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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