Childminder in Sunderland

Inspection date 3 October 2018 Previous inspection date 20 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 Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is inadequate

n The childminder does not meet the Early Years Register and the Childcare Register requirements. She does not understand her responsibility to report any concerns about a child's welfare to the appropriate authorities. This means that children are at risk of harm. n The childminder does not have an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of all safeguarding guidance and legislation, such as how to identify when children may be at risk of extreme behaviours and views. n Children's welfare is compromised. The childminder leaves children unsupervised with an assistant who is not registered and who has not had a criminal record check carried out. The assistant does not hold a current paediatric first-aid certificate, as required. n The childminder and her assistant do not consistently encourage young children to verbalise their requests so that their communication skills fully develop.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder understands how children learn and she provides stimulating activities to promote their development in most areas of learning. Overall, the childminder plans effectively for children's individual learning and ensures children have enjoyable, rewarding experiences. n The childminder is caring and provides a calm and nurturing environment. Children settle quickly and develop warm and affectionate relationships with her and her assistant.

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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 policy and procedures, in line with the guidance of the Local Safeguarding Children Board, so that appropriate action is taken in the event of any safeguarding concerns arising about a child or in the event of an allegation being made against anyone caring for children at the setting 19/10/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

develop an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of all current safeguarding guidance and legislation, with particular regard to identifying when children may be at risk of extreme behaviours and views 19/10/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure that there are effective systems in place to verify that any person who is likely to have regular contact with children is suitable, with particular regard to providing Ofsted with details of assistants or household members so that all required suitability checks can be completed 19/10/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure that any assistant who is left in sole charge of children has a paediatric first-aid certificate 19/10/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure that individuals whose suitability has not been checked, including through a criminal records check, do not have unsupervised contact with children. 19/10/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n consistently encourage young children to verbalise their requests so that their communication skills fully develop.

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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 assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living and working in the household. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective. The childminder does not understand that she needs to report all concerns about a child's welfare. She does not know how to identify and respond to any concerns about children who may be at risk of extremist views or ideas. The childminder has not made sure that the assistant is suitable to be working or left alone with children. She has not registered them with Ofsted. The assistant does not hold a current paediatric first-aid certificate, and either collects children on her own or the childminder leaves her to care for children while she collects children from nursery. These breaches of requirements compromise children's well-being and welfare. The childminder evaluates her service regularly and attends training. She recognises some of the strengths of her service and some areas to be improved.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes regular observations and assessments of children's learning. Overall, she uses this information well to plan for children's ongoing learning. The childminder follows children's own interests in activities and uses her knowledge of what they need to learn next to enhance the activity. For example, during a drawing activity, she engages children in identifying the colours of the pencils they use. The childminder introduces mathematics and children count how many pencils they have. Children enthusiastically make marks and tell the childminder what they are drawing. These early mark-making skills help to prepare children for writing later on. The childminder encourages children to do the actions to songs to support their understanding and listening skills further. Children show a great appreciation for books. They enjoy selecting one to look at and cuddle up to the childminder as they look at the book together. This

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

helps to develop their early literacy skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The weaknesses in the childminder's leadership and management of her setting compromise children's well-being. She has failed to ensure that her assistant, who has sole charge of children at times, has the relevant skills and knowledge to care for children, for instance, if they are injured. The childminder maintains a welcoming and stimulating environment. Children freely explore the resources available and enjoy being able to develop their own ideas and interests in their play. They behave well and receive plentiful praise and encouragement. Children are encouraged to play together and this helps support their social skills. The childminder is aware of the importance of outdoor experiences. She has made sure that her garden is accessible in all weathers. Children enjoy outings into the local environment where they use public transport and visit places, such as local museums.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They are well engaged, stimulated and keen to learn more. They have opportunities to learn away from the childminder's home, such as play areas where they learn to mix with other children. Overall, children attain a broad range of skills that helps to prepare them for their future learning and their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY443436 Local authority Sunderland Inspection number 10066195 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 - 9 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 20 April 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in the Castletown area of Sunderland. She works with an assistant. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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