Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection date 11 January 2019 Previous inspection date 4 February 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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This provision is inadequate

n The childminder does not have a written safeguarding policy. She does not understand the correct action to take for any allegations made against her. The childminder does not have a policy in relation to use of mobile phones and cameras. This compromises children's safety. n The childminder does not understand how to protect children who may be at risk from the influence of extreme behaviours or views of others. n The childminder does not routinely ensure that she has age-appropriate equipment readily available to help her care for young babies. Some children do not have a safe place to sit and eat their meals at lunchtime. n The childminder does not record all accidents that occur to children while in her care. n The quality of teaching and learning is inconsistent. The childminder does not accurately monitor children's achievements or help them make the progress of which they are capable. n The childminder does not evaluate the quality of the provision well enough to improve

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This provision is inadequate

her practice, including identifying and addressing breaches of the requirements. n The childminder has not given sufficient priority to her professional development in order to improve her overall practice.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder builds good bonds with children. Children are happy in her care and enjoy regular cuddles when they feel tired or are in need of reassurance. n The childminder forms appropriate partnerships with parents. She provides daily information to parents, such as details about children's experiences, to keep them informed about their children's day.

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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 implement a policy and procedure to safeguard children that is in line with the guidance and procedures of the relevant Local Safeguarding Children Board. This must include an explanation of the action to be taken when there are safeguarding concerns about a child and a policy for the use of mobile phones and cameras 31/01/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

improve knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues, with particular regard to the 'Prevent' duty guidance 31/01/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

improve the organisation of equipment at mealtimes so that younger children always have a safe and comfortable place to sit and eat 31/01/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

keep a written record of accidents or injuries and any first-aid treatment given 31/01/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

consider the individual needs and interests of children when planning activities and use observations and assessments to build on knowledge of what children can do, to support the next steps in their development 31/01/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

keep a written statement of procedures to be followed for the protection of children which is intended to safeguard children being cared for from abuse or neglect. 31/01/2019

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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 develop effective methods to evaluate the provision and target key weaknesses for ongoing improvement n improve professional development and focus on enhancing teaching skills to help promote outcomes for all children at a higher level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with children during activities and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector reviewed evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults living within the home. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector held a discussion with the childminder about how she reviews her practice. n The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

Since the last inspection, the quality of care offered by the childminder has deteriorated. The arrangements for safeguarding are ineffective. The childminder is not meeting requirements in relation to child protection. She does, however, have a suitable understanding of the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. The childminder works in partnership with parents and other agencies to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She understands her responsibility to adhere to the adult-to-child ratios at all times and children are well supervised in her care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

Despite completing a range of training and professional development, the quality of the childminder's teaching is not yet good. The childminder gives children lots of praise and reassurance, however she does not complete regular assessments of children's learning and development. This means that she does not measure children's progress closely enough or identify precise next steps in learning for each individual child. As a result, activities planned are not challenging enough and children quickly lose interest in their play. Resources provided are age appropriate and well organised. For example, there is a large toy box in the living room containing blocks, cars and a range of musical toys for babies. Children are able to access toys independently and chose to play with a train track. Although the childminder sits and talks to children while they play, she does not extend their learning suitably or help them to engage more deeply in their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Breaches in safeguarding requirements have a negative impact on children's safety and well-being and do not ensure children's welfare is adequately met at all times. Although the childminder attends mandatory training, such as first aid, she does not recognise the importance of recording accidents. The childminder's home is warm, clean and welcoming to children. There are a range of suitable toys and resources for children to play with both indoors and outside. Children enjoy a range of trips out into the local community with the childminder. For example, they visit the local farm or soft-play centre. The childminder recognises the importance of physical exercise and fresh air. Children benefit from regular walks to and from school as part of their daily routine.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Weaknesses in the quality of teaching mean that children do not make as much progress as they are capable of. Despite this, they are developing some of the key skills they need for school and future learning. For the most part, older children behave appropriately and understand the need for good manners. However, sometimes, because of the lack of stimulating activities offered by the childminder, they begin to climb on furniture and lose concentration. Babies are curious and keen to explore and investigate. They enjoy exploring bricks, attempting to fit them together.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 225161 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10070970 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 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 15 Date of previous inspection 4 February 2015

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The childminder registered in 2000 and lives in Burton-on-the-Wolds, Leicestershire. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, 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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