Childminder EY337338

Inspection date 12 November 2018 Previous inspection date 14 May 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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This provision is inadequate

n The childminder lacks the capacity to improve. She has not addressed actions from the previous inspection. The childminder continues to be in breach of several requirements that present a significant risk to children's welfare and safety, and their learning and development. n The childminder does not understand her role and responsibilities. She does not reflect upon her own practice or effectively supervise, support or coach her assistant. Consequently, teaching is poor and children's care and learning are not adequately promoted. n The childminder does not identify or minimise the risks to children while indoors. She does not make sure that children are safe when sleeping on the first floor of the house. The childminder does not prevent children from climbing down the stairs unsupervised. n The childminder does not adequately supervise children. They are not within the childminders sight or hearing when sleeping in the bedroom of the house. This does

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This provision is inadequate

not keep children safe. n The childminder does not organise the indoor space and the furniture and play equipment in a way that meets the care and learning needs of children. n The childminder does not regularly observe, accurately assess or plan challenging activities to help children to make good progress in their learning. She does not help children to develop the languages they speak at home, in addition to English. n The childminder does not encourage two-way communication about children's learning with parents and other settings some children also attend. This does not help to provide children with continuity in their learning and development.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder and her assistant provide children and babies with cuddles and reassurance. This helps to build close relationships. n Children are curious about the world around them. They show interest in the toys and play equipment provided for them in the playroom.

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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 improve understanding of role and responsibilities, in order to improve the overall quality of the provision and the daily experiences of children 11/12/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

take all reasonable steps to ensure children are not exposed to risks and identify how aspects of the environment, that need to be checked on a regular basis, are managed 11/12/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

organise the space and equipment in a way that meets the needs of children 11/12/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

make sure children are adequately supervised and always within sight or hearing 11/12/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

provide assistants with effective supervision, support and coaching to improve their personal effectiveness. 11/12/2018

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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 complete regular observations of children and use the information to accurately assess the progress they make and plan challenging activities which meet their interests and stage of development 11/12/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

take reasonable steps to plan and to provide opportunities for children to develop and use the languages they speak at home in their play and learning 11/12/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

improve partnerships with parents and other settings some children also attend, to share information about the progress children are making and to encourage continuity in children's learning and development 11/12/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

keep a record of the date of birth of each child looked after and their hours of attendance, and retain for a period of two years. 11/12/2018

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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. She assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with children during the inspection. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and her assistant during the inspection. n The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's knowledge and suitability. She looked at relevant documentation and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and children's learning. n The inspector took account of the views of parents seen during the inspection and provided by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is not effective. The childminder does not understand her role and responsibilities to keep children safe. The childminder and her assistant care for children in a playroom to the side of the house. However, the amount of equipment, furniture and toys limit the space available for children to play, explore and sleep uninterrupted. The childminder does not assess or minimise risks to children. Some children sleep in the bedroom situated in the house. They are left in the care of older children and not within the childminder's sight or hearing. This is because the childminder and her assistant remain with the other children in the playroom. Furthermore, the childminder does not lock the stairgate to the entrance of the bedroom. The childminder does not identify weaknesses in her own practice or that of the assistant. She does not check that the assistant follows her procedure to keep the door shut while in the bathroom with young

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

children. As a result, children attempt to climb downstairs unsupervised. The childminder records information about early years children, including their date of birth and hours of attendance. However, she does not record this information for older children. The childminder has completed training in child protection. The childminder and assistant know the action they must take if concerned a child may be at risk of harm.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The lack of space significantly limits children's learning opportunities. For example, the childminder provides several children with playdough at a small table. Children struggle to explore the playdough without it dropping on the floor. They become frustrated and quickly lose interest in the activity. During play, the childminder and her assistant do not adequately interact or enthuse children. As a result, children are not motivated to learn and do not concentrate. They spend a lot of time wandering around the playroom not engaged in play. The childminder makes some observations of children as they play. But, observations are not regular and do not cover all areas of learning. Furthermore, the childminder does not encourage parents and the pre-school, to share their observations of what children can do. As a result, assessment is not accurate and children are not helped to make the progress they should.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Weaknesses in leadership and management significantly compromise children's well- being. Some children and babies sleep in the playroom. They struggle to settle and are distracted by other children playing in the same room. The lack of space means that children do not eat meals altogether. This hinders their social skills. Furthermore, the childminder does not help children to develop the languages they speak at home. This does not encourage children to understand or accept each other's differences. That said, children do eat healthy snacks of fruit and have regular drinks of water. Children enjoy being active as they play in the garden. They develop their physical skills while chasing each other and playing on the swing.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Children are not adequately prepared for the next stage in their learning, or for school when the time comes. A lack of space and weak teaching means that children are not challenged in their learning. Nevertheless, children show interest in letters displayed on a board and select books to read. This helps to develop their early reading skills. Children mimic words they hear. For example, while cutting playdough with a butterfly shape, they repeat the word 'butterfly', spoken by the adult.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY337338 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10086221 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 - 12 Total number of places 8 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection 14 May 2018

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2006. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has an appropriate qualification at level 3. She works with an assistant.

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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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