Childminder in Norfolk

Inspection date 23 January 2019 Previous inspection date 20 February 2014

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Met 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 has repeatedly failed to address actions set by Ofsted that require him to keep children safe. He does not have a current paediatric first-aid certificate. He does not have the necessary skills to be able to respond appropriately to children's accidents or illnesses. n The childminder does not have a policy and procedures in place for managing allegations about anyone who lives or works on the childminding premises. He does not know the action that he must take to report those concerns or to whom. He is unable to take appropriate action to keep children safe. n The childminder does not know how to promote children's health and hygiene. He does not have appropriate handwashing arrangements in place for children. n The childminder does not understand how to complete the required progress check for children between the ages of two and three years. He does not assess children's level of development to identify where children are at risk of delay.

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This provision is inadequate

n The childminder does not take account of children's level of development when planning for their learning. He does not focus on the prime areas of learning for the youngest children, such as developing their communication and language skills. He does not target teaching or learning opportunities to children's individual needs. n The childminder does not work effectively in partnership with parents. He does not put plans in place to address those areas where parents feel children need additional support, or seek to engage parents in supporting children's learning at home.

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It has the following strengths

n Children listen to the childminder and follow his instructions when they are not distracted. They cooperate with routines, such as snack time. They sit at the table to eat some fruit.

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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 ensure that at least one person who has a current paediatric first-aid certificate is on the premises and available at all times when children are present and accompanies children on outings 11/02/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

implement a policy and procedures to safeguard children which includes an explanation of the action to be taken when managing allegations about any person living or working on the childminding premises 11/02/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure that appropriate handwashing arrangements are in place to promote children's good health and hygiene. 11/02/2019

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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 gain an understanding of how to complete the required progress check for children between the ages of two and three years, and complete a progress check on each minded child for whom this is required 23/04/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

plan effectively for children's learning, focusing on the prime areas of learning for the youngest children, and take account of each child's level of development to ensure that teaching and learning opportunities are targeted to their individual needs 23/04/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

develop effective partnership working with parents and provide them with information about children's learning and development, and support them to continue children's learning at home. 23/04/2019

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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 looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of all persons living and working on the premises. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder, including about an activity he had planned for children and what he intended for them to learn. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided. Inspector Julie Meredith-Jenkins

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

The childminder demonstrates a lack of capacity to improve and has failed to meet previous actions set by Ofsted, including those related to safeguarding children. He does not identify significant weaknesses in his practice due to his lack of understanding of the legal requirements. He relies on the support of others to help him to improve. Safeguarding is not effective. The childminder has knowingly allowed his paediatric first- aid certificate to expire. He has booked onto a first-aid course, but due to his lack of understanding, did not know that this course did not meet the legal requirements. The childminder's understanding of safeguarding is poor. He does not have a written policy for managing allegations about anyone who lives or works on the childminding premises. He does not know the procedure that he must follow to report any allegations. He is unable to take appropriate action to keep children safe.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The childminder's understanding of the learning and development requirements is very poor. This has a significant impact on children's learning and development. He has failed to address previous actions raised by Ofsted. The childminder does not properly assess children's level of development. He does not know how to complete the required progress check for children between the ages of two and three years. He is unable to identify where children may be at risk of delay or to take appropriate action at the earliest opportunity. The childminder provides some age-appropriate resources. However, he often asks children questions to which they do not respond as they are beyond children's capabilities. The childminder does not focus on the prime areas of learning for the youngest children, for example helping them to develop their communication and language skills. Instead, he asks them to count beyond their capabilities and learn the

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

names of shapes and colours before they have firm foundations in their speaking skills. The childminder acknowledges where parents tell him that children may need additional support. However, he does not share information with them about children's learning in the setting. He does not put plans in place to work collaboratively with parents to support children's learning in the setting and at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Weaknesses in the leadership and management of the setting have a significant impact on children's welfare. The childminder does not promote children's good health and hygiene. He does not provide children with suitable handwashing facilities. Children use hand soap but do not use water to rinse their hands. This has a significant impact on children's health and their understanding of good hygiene practice. Children go outdoors every day and accompany the childminder on the school run. He takes them to local groups.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Weaknesses in the quality of teaching, planning and assessment have a significant impact on children's progress. Children engage briefly in activities. They prefer to engage in less purposeful opportunities, including watching the television where they show high levels of interest and engagement. This distracts them from learning. Younger children repeat some single words when asked to by the childminder, such as the names of colours and shapes. However, they show little understanding of how to use the words in context or how to use words to develop short sentences. Children's communication and language skills are hindered by ineffective teaching that is not targeted to children's needs. Children do not gain important skills. They are not prepared for the next stage in their learning, such as school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY461231 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10092274 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 - 13 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 15 Date of previous inspection 20 February 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Hunstanton, Norfolk. He operates all year round from 7am to 5pm, 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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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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