Childminder in Norfolk

Inspection date 10 September 2018 Previous inspection date 26 March 2018

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Inadequate 4 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 The childminder has failed to ensure that all actions raised at the last inspection have been addressed. She does not provide her assistants with regular supervision and coaching to support their professional development. The childminder does not monitor their practice or provide support to ensure teaching and care is of a consistently good level. Consequently children's progress and personal development, behaviour and welfare is affected. n The childminder has failed to take action to improve the quality of teaching to ensure children are consistently engaged and provided with stimulating, challenging play and learning experiences. This has an impact on children's ability to make good progress in their learning and development. n The childminder does not work in partnership with parents to share accurate information about children's learning to help them support their children at home.

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It has the following strengths

n Children's physical health and well-being are supported. They enjoy a choice of nutritious snacks and plenty of 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 implement an effective programme of regular supervision and coaching for assistants to help develop their teaching skills and practice. 08/10/2018

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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 improve the quality of teaching to ensure children are consistently engaged and provide them with stimulating, challenging play and learning experiences that help them to make good progress 08/10/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure partnerships with parents support children's learning and progress. 08/10/2018

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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 held a number of discussions with the childminder and her assistants. She looked at relevant documentation including children's learning records and evidence of the suitability of all persons living and working on the premises. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an observed activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through conversations and written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

The childminder is still not effective in monitoring and identifying areas of weakness in her assistants' practice. Assistants do not receive regular supervision or coaching to improve their skills and raise the quality of teaching. This indicates a failure to accurately evaluate the performance of adults working with children and act accordingly. Despite this, the childminder and her assistants access appropriate training to support their knowledge of child protection issues. They understand the process for reporting any concerns they may have about a child's welfare. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has met some of the actions raised at the last inspection. For example, she has informed Ofsted about all adults working with children and strengthened her security arrangements to prevent unauthorised persons from entering her premises. She has also introduced fire evacuation drills and conducts the required progress checks for children

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The quality of teaching is inconsistent. Adults sometimes fail to recognise when and how to support children's learning. For example, children lose interest in a group activity and move to a different area of the garden. An adult follows and interrupts children's exploration of a number resource to resume the activity she was leading. Adults' interactions with children do not always support them to engage and join in with activities. The childminder plans a variety of learning experiences however they do not consistently support the identified next steps in children's learning. For instance, planned activities are not targeted to meet gaps in children's progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Weaknesses in leadership and management compromise children's welfare. Adults' practice in responding to children's emotional needs is variable. For example, a child crying after falling over is not comforted by the nearby assistant but is called over to the childminder after a period of time. Older children require a high level of adult support to play cooperatively or resolve conflicts. They frequently become upset if they are expected to take turns or return another child's item they have taken. However, children do learn appropriate self-care skills such as putting on their shoes and washing their hands before meals. Children make choices about what they want to do next, choosing independently from the range of resources or equipment. They take responsibility for small tasks, such as washing up their bowl after snack. This supports their independence and confidence.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Weaknesses within the quality of teaching mean children are not supported to make consistently good progress and develop skills in readiness for their next stage in learning. However, children do learn some skills. They navigate the large garden space and enjoy the sensory experiences of the mud kitchen. They begin to show an interest in books and making marks with chalk.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY469638 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10057098 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 - 6 Total number of places 8 Number of children on roll 14 Date of previous inspection 26 March 2018

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Poringland, Norwich. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. She works with assistants. She operates all year round from 7.15am to 5.45pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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