Childminder in Warwickshire

Inspection date 12 September 2018 Previous inspection date 27 November 2014

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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The provision is inadequate

n Children's health and safety are significantly compromised. The childminder does not recognise and remove dangers relating to the pet dog. Additionally, she has failed to recognise the risk posed by poor hygiene practice, particularly in relation to the pet dog. n Activities indoors take place in a small cramped area. This results in children constantly snatching, pushing each other and crying. This does not support their emotional well- being. n The space utilised indoors by the childminder is not sufficient for the purposes of childminding. n The childminder does not obtain written permission from parents to administer medication or keep a record of medicine administered, as is legally required. n Teaching is variable. The childminder does not consistently provide good learning opportunities. The indoor environment is poorly organised and does not support the different ways children learn. This limits children's ability to engage in purposeful play

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The provision is inadequate

and hinders their learning and development. n The childminder does not evaluate her provision well enough to identify weaknesses or take action to improve the quality of care and learning for children. n The childminder does not follow robust recruitment procedures to ensure her assistants are suitable to work with children.

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It has the following strengths

n Children benefit from healthy snacks and regular exercise in the fresh air.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

The provision is inadequate and Ofsted intends to take enforcement action: We will issue a Welfare Requirements Notice requiring the provider to: Due date take effective action to ensure that children are not exposed to harm, in particular the dangers presented by the pet dog 04/10/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

implement suitable hygiene procedures to minimise the risk of cross- infection, particularly in relation to the pet dog 04/10/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

make sure that all children are provided with an environment that promotes their emotional well-being 04/10/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure that the space is appropriate for the purposes of childminding 04/10/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure that written parental consent is obtained each and every time before medicine is administered to a child, and keep a written record for each and every occasion 04/10/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure that robust recruitment procedures are implemented to check the suitability of all people looking after children. 04/10/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed activities and reviewed the childminder's and her assistant's quality of teaching. She jointly evaluated an activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at children's learning journals and a range of other documentation. She held discussions with the childminder about children's learning and how she reflects on the quality of her service. n The inspector viewed all areas of the home used for childminding and the toys and resources available. She talked to children at appropriate times. n The inspector viewed evidence of the suitability of the childminder and the adults living and working on the premises, and the childminder's and her assistant's qualifications. The inspector held discussions with the childminder, her assistant and the children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the written views of parents provided to her on the day.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

Arrangements for safeguarding are not effective. The childminder does not have effective risk assessments in respect of the pet dog to ensure children's safety. She does not ensure that good hygiene procedures are practised, which puts children at risk of cross-infection. The childminder does not obtain written permission from parents to administer medication. She does not keep a record of medicine administered. She does not ensure that there is sufficient space available for the purposes of childminding. The childminder does not have robust recruitment procedures to ensure children's safety. However, the childminder and her assistant have a secure knowledge of the potential signs and symptoms of abuse and know when and where to refer any concerns they may have. The childminder does not reflect on her practice effectively to make improvements that support children's ongoing care and learning. She has systems for

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

managing and supervising her assistant. However, these have had little impact on teaching practice, which is variable. The childminder has successful processes to exchange information with parents about children's learning. She has procedures to share information with other providers should any children in her care attend more than one setting.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

Indoors, children who try to engage in play are frequently disturbed by other children who bump into them or inadvertently take what they are playing with. Children have difficulty accessing toys of their choice as there are obstacles in the way, such as prams and baby rocker seats. The childminder misses opportunities to build on young babies' skills as her attention is drawn to managing conflict between the toddlers. Consequently, during these times teaching is poor as children are not provided with good-quality learning experiences. Conversely, outdoors children flourish. They play happily independently or join in activities with the childminder and her assistant. The childminder skilfully weaves children's next steps into their play. For example, as they jump excitedly on the trampoline she encourages them to count the jumps. During these times the childminder helps to promote children's communication skills. For example, she

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

encourages discussion and sings nursery rhymes. Babies laugh and giggle as they too bounce with the childminder on the trampoline. They beam as the childminder sings 'Row, row, row your boat' and engages them in the actions. The childminder has systems to help her to identify children's next steps or gaps in their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Children's safety is compromised because the childminder does not fully consider the risks associated with her pet dog. For example, the dog is housed in the small cordoned- off area of the kitchen with the children. During the inspection a toddler accidently put their hand on the childminder's dog when it was sleeping, and the dog reacted negatively to this. Hygiene is poor, for example, the cushions on which the dog sleeps are used to prop up babies and toddlers at mealtimes. Indoors, children's emotional well-being is not promoted as the lack of available play space causes children to bump into each other, snatch, push and cry frequently.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children make typical progress from their starting points. However, they do not consistently receive enough support in their next steps of learning to help them make good or better progress. The risk of cross-infection is not sufficiently considered by the childminder, compromising children's physical well-being. Children develop some necessary skills for their future learning. For example, children begin to develop their early counting skills and enjoy singing along to rhymes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY218463 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 10059743 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 27 November 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2002. She works with an assistant. The childminder operates from Monday to Thursday from 7.30am until 6pm.

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Registers

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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