Childminder 250739

Inspection date 12 November 2018 Previous inspection date 9 November 2015

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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 The childminder has not informed Ofsted of changes to household members so that necessary suitability checks can be carried out. n The childminder does not have a good awareness of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She is not confident about the action she would take if she had a concern. This does not ensure that the welfare of children is protected at all times. n The childminder is not aware of the risks associated with vulnerable children or families being drawn into extreme behaviours and does not understand her responsibility to report concerns. n The childminder does not have a current paediatric first-aid certificate. n The childminder does not keep a written record of accidents or medication given to children in the setting. n The childminder does not ensure her assessments of children's progress are rigorous enough to accurately identify the next steps in their learning. n The childminder's checking of children's progress is not robust enough to ensure that

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The provision is inadequate

they are making the expected progress across the areas of learning.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder demonstrates strong partnerships with parents. She keeps them fully informed about their children's day. n The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. She introduces new vocabulary and responds positively to the babbles and gestures of young children. n The childminder establishes caring relationships with the children in her care, actively supporting them to feel safe and settled. Children readily go to her for cuddles and confidently seek her out to share their play experiences.

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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 provide Ofsted with the information needed to complete necessary checks for adults aged 16 years and over living on the premises 31/12/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

improve knowledge and understanding of the indicators of abuse and how to respond appropriately if there is a concern about a child 31/12/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

improve and maintain up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding issues, with regard to developing understanding of the 'Prevent' duty guidance for England and Wales 2015 31/12/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

complete and maintain a paediatric first-aid qualification 31/12/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

keep a written record of all medicines administered to children 31/12/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

keep a written record of all accidents occurring to children while in the setting 31/12/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

improve the use of assessment to identify children's level of achievement and what they need to learn next to help them make good progress. 31/12/2018

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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 strengthen the monitoring of children's progress to ensure that any gaps in learning are swiftly addressed.

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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 and assessed the impact this had on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. She observed a planned activity and jointly evaluated this with the childminder. n The inspector discussed children's learning and looked at a selection of policies and other records. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members and qualifications of the childminder. She also discussed the childminder's self-evaluation. Inspector Jacqueline Mason

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is not effective. The childminder has not informed Ofsted of the details of a new household member. Therefore, the necessary checks have not been carried out to ensure their suitability. In addition, the childminder does not have a good awareness of the indicators of abuse. She does not know what she would do if she had a child protection concern to protect children's welfare. The childminder is not aware of the 'Prevent' duty guidance or the action she should take if she has a concern that a child is at risk. The childminder has not maintained a paediatric first-aid qualification. Parents record medication they wish the childminder to give in the child's daily diary. The childminder follows these instructions. However, the diaries are retained by the parents. The childminder does not maintain her own written records of medication given to children or accidents sustained by them.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder does not consistently identify the next steps in individual children's learning and development and what she needs to do next to support these. Despite this, she does know the children well. The childminder talks confidently about their interests and what they like to do. She provides a varied range of age-appropriate toys and resources. Children choose freely from the toys available to them, which supports their independence and sense of belonging well. The childminder is led by what children want to do. She readily moves on to another activity in response to children's concentration span. The childminder encourages children to learn new words. She talks to them about colour as they build with foam blocks. The childminder repeats unfamiliar words, such as the shape of the blocks. She shows children how to build with the blocks and they readily try to copy.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Weaknesses in safeguarding have a negative impact on children's well-being. Nevertheless, the childminder meets children's health needs. Children have daily opportunities for exercise and fresh air, helping to promote their good health and physical well-being. They learn about their local community and the wider world. Children develop a good sense of belonging. The childminder finds out about their individual routines for sleeping and feeding through her discussions with parents. She follows these, promoting continuity of care. The childminder is a good role model. She sets clear, age-appropriate boundaries and gently reminds children of these throughout the day. Children are helped to share and take turns. They learn to respect the needs and feelings of others.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

The childminder does not check children's progress regularly to ensure that they are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. Despite this, children do develop the basic skills needed to be ready for school. For example, they gain the confidence to choose what they want to play with and independence in carrying out activities. Children are encouraged to count in everyday play situations and are beginning to use number names confidently.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 250739 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 10066138 Type of provision Childminder

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Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 9 November 2015

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The childminder registered in 1985 and lives in Felixstowe, Suffolk. She operates Monday to Friday all year round from 8.15am until 4.30pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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