Childminder in Newcastle upon Tyne

Inspection date 6 December 2018 Previous inspection date 1 February 2018

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Requires improvement 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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This provision is inadequate

n The childminder does not follow her safeguarding policies and procedures and report concerns about children's safety to the relevant agencies in a timely way. She does not hold correct contact details for these agencies. This significantly compromises children's welfare. n The childminder does not have a sufficient understanding of her role and responsibilities with regard to child protection. She does not know the procedure to follow if an allegation is made against herself or anyone living or working on the premises. n The childminder has not minimised risks to children's safety. She does not ensure that the premises are secure at all times. n The childminder has not ensured that her assistant has a secure knowledge and understanding of up-to-date safeguarding issues, including the 'Prevent' duty. n The childminder does not consistently make good use of her assessments of children to plan challenging and stimulating play experiences for them. As a result, children do not

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This provision is inadequate

make progress at the rates of which they are capable. n The childminder's self-evaluation is not rigorous enough. It does not identify weaknesses in practice or maintain continuous improvements in the provision.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder and her assistant have built positive relationships with the children. Children are happy coming into the setting.

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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 safeguarding policy, in line with the guidance of the Local Safeguarding Children Board (LSCB), so that concerns about children's safety or well-being are reported promptly to appropriate agencies 04/01/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

develop a secure understanding of the procedures to be followed in the event of an allegation being made against the provider or any adult working or living on the premises 04/01/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure that reasonable action is taken to prevent unauthorised persons entering the premises 04/01/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure that the assistant has a secure knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children, specifically in relation to the 'Prevent' duty guidance. 04/01/2019

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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 use of assessments of children's learning to inform the planning of activities that stretch and challenge the mathematical understanding of those children capable of learning even more. 04/01/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed teaching and evaluated the impact of this on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to the childminder, her assistant and the children at appropriate times, throughout the inspection. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector looked at documentation, including evidence of the suitability of adults living and working, on the premises. n The inspector took into account the views of parents from discussion and the written feedback provided on the day.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is ineffective. Despite completing safeguarding training and recognising when a child may be at risk of harm, the childminder failed to inform relevant agencies of child protection concerns in a prompt manner. The childminder does not have the up- to-date contact details for the relevant agencies. She does not know the correct procedures to follow in the event of an allegation of abuse made against herself, her assistant or a member of the household. The childminder does not maintain a safe environment for children. She leaves the entrance unsecured which means that uninvited people may be able to enter her home. She has not made sure that her assistant understands her responsibilities with regard to protecting children against being exposed to extreme views and behaviours. These breaches put children at significant risk of further harm. The childminder supervises her assistant. She has ensured that her

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

assistant has completed paediatric first-aid training. The childminder has carried out some evaluation of her practice. However, this has not been effective in identifying key weaknesses of the provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder observes children in their play and uses these observations to recognise children's achievements, overall. Children enjoy interacting with the childminder and her assistant and some of these interactions support them in thinking further. For example, children make good attempts to work out how to thread beads on to string. However, while the childminder's and assistant's interactions are suitable, planned activities do not provide children with sufficient challenge. For example, they do not stretch the mathematical learning of children who are clearly ready to learn even more. At times, the childminder and assistant miss opportunities to extend children's independence and self-help skills. They do pose some questions to encourage children to use their developing speech and language skills. Partnerships with parents are appropriate. The childminder tells them about what their child has enjoyed so that they can continue with

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Significant weaknesses in leadership and management place children at risk and compromise their safety and welfare. When children first begin attending, the childminder gathers relevant and useful information to help them settle in. The childminder and her assistant are kind and caring towards the children. They give them comfort and ensure that they meet their personal care needs. The childminder provides children with suitable guidance about her expectations for their behaviour. She encourages good manners and teaches children to share and take turns.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Planning and teaching is not sufficiently well focused to help every child reach their full potential. Despite this, children are confident and generally enjoy their play. Children develop some of the skills they need to be ready for school. For example, children develop their social skills as they mix with other children at playgroup.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY411886 Local authority Newcastle upon Tyne Inspection number 10084788 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 2 - 16 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 19 Date of previous inspection 1 February 2018

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The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Fawdon. She cares for children all year round from 6am to 9pm, every day, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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