Childminder 313482

Inspection date 8 February 2019 Previous inspection date 2 September 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 does not review her provision. She continues to fail to improve her knowledge, skills or practice. Breaches of requirements significantly compromise children's welfare and their ability to learn well. n The childminder does not have a clear understanding of safeguarding procedures or of current child protection issues. She does not complete effective risk assessments to ensure the premises and equipment are safe and secure. The childminder does not prevent unauthorised persons from entering the premises. Unvetted visitors are left unsupervised with children. n The childminder does not adhere to the required adult-to-child ratios. Children's attendance records are not accurate. The childminder does not hold public liability insurance. n The childminder does not promote good hygiene. She has failed to maintain a current paediatric first-aid qualification. She does not obtain prior written consent from parents

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This provision is inadequate

for administering medication. Medication is not stored appropriately. Procedures to care for unwell children are inadequate. n The childminder does not maintain a record of the required information for all children. She is not clear about individual children's medical needs. The childminder does not record injuries to children. n Teaching is weak. The childminder does not promote children's learning and development effectively. She does not assess their progress, including the requirement for a progress check at age two. Children do not make adequate progress. n The childminder does not respond swiftly to children's emotional needs.

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It has the following strengths

n Children visit group activities in the community. This helps them to develop social skills.

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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 intend to take steps to suspend registration and will issue a Welfare Requirements Notice requiring the provider to: Due date implement a programme of professional development to improve skills and knowledge, ensure that all legal requirements are met and raise the quality of care and learning to at least good levels 29/03/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

develop a full and thorough understanding of all procedures to follow to safeguard children, including what to do in the event of an allegation being made against the childminder 29/03/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

develop a good understanding of the responsibilities with regard to 'Prevent duty guidance for England and Wales 2015' 29/03/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

take all reasonable steps to prevent unauthorised persons entering the premises and ensure children are not left unsupervised with people whose suitability has not been checked 29/03/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

improve the risk assessment process to ensure all risks are effectively minimised and the premises are safe, secure and suitable for children 29/03/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure that appropriate public liability insurance is maintained 29/03/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

maintain an accurate daily record of children's hours of attendance 29/03/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure that the adult-to-child ratio requirements are adhered to at all times 29/03/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

maintain a valid paediatric first-aid certificate 29/03/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure good hygiene practices are followed to minimise the spread of infection, with particular regard to food safety and risks from contact with pets 29/03/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

implement robust procedures for the storage and administration of medication, and ensure written consent from parents is obtained before administering each medicine 29/03/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure a secure understanding of all children's medical needs and the action to take if they suddenly become ill, and that arrangements for caring for unwell children are appropriate and promote their good health effectively 29/03/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

keep a written record of injuries to children 29/03/2019 ensure that the required information about children is recorded, including the full name, date of birth, and the name and address of emergency contact details of parents 29/03/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

respond promptly to children's emotional needs to ensure their well- being is fully promoted at all times. 29/03/2019

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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 quality of teaching to ensure activities are tailored to meet children's individual learning needs and consistently challenge them to make good progress in all areas of learning 29/03/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

develop an understanding of the requirement for a progress check at age two, and ensure these are carried out and shared with parents. 29/03/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector viewed all areas of the childminder's home that are used for childcare. n The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with the children and assessed the impact on children's care, learning and development. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at a range of documents, including attendance registers and records relating to accidents, illness and medication.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

The childminder does not have a secure knowledge of the requirements of the early years foundation stage. She has not thought carefully about her own practice and where she might need to make improvements or develop her knowledge. As a result, there are breaches of legal requirements. The childminder regularly cares for more children than she is permitted to under her registration, which compromises children's safety. Safeguarding is not effective. The childminder does not know the correct procedures to follow, or know who to contact, in the event of an allegation being made against her. Furthermore, she is unaware of wider safeguarding issues, such as the potential risk to children from being exposed to extreme views and ideas. The childminder does not take adequate steps to keep children safe while in her home. She has not identified the risks posed to children by trailing wires and sharp objects within their reach. She does not

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

ensure that unauthorised people are unable to enter her home. Furthermore, on the day of inspection, a visitor, whose suitability has not been checked, was left unsupervised with a minded child. These weaknesses significantly compromise children's safety and welfare. The childminder does not have appropriate insurance. She gathers details for some children who attend, including dates of birth, addresses, emergency contact details and medical needs. However, she does not have details for many of the children in her care, and attendance records are not completed accurately. These weaknesses compromise children's well-being, particularly in the event of an emergency. The childminder talks to parents daily about their children's activities during the day.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The childminder records aspects of development for some of the children in her care. However, she does not use what she knows about children to help them to make progress in their learning. She has identified some gaps in children's learning. However, she has not shared her concerns or considered ways to help children to catch up. The childminder is not familiar with the requirement to provide parents with a written summary of children's development between the age of two and three years. Activities do not consistently appeal to children or engage them in learning. For example, the childminder persists in reading a story when children clearly demonstrate a lack of interest. The childminder's interactions with children are weak and infrequent. Children play independently, occupying themselves with the resources that are available. However, they do not consistently show enthusiasm or motivation during activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Children's health is not supported well. The childminder does not have a current paediatric first-aid certificate. Therefore, she is unable to respond quickly and appropriately to accidents, illnesses and injuries. The childminder does not record injuries to children. Furthermore, she has not ensured that she is fully informed about children's ongoing medical conditions and the action to take if they become ill while in her care. The childminder does not meet the needs of children who feel unwell, for example, by checking their temperature and ensuring they have plenty of fluids and rest. Medicines are left out in the kitchen within children's reach and are administered to children without written permission and without knowledge of prior doses children have had. Children's good health is further compromised by poor hygiene standards. Dogs are permitted to lick children's hands and faces, and children have access to food and water

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

bowls on the kitchen floor. Children are not encouraged to wash their hands after contact with pets or before meals and snacks. Food and drinks offered to the children are not stored appropriately. For example, children are offered milk that has been left out of the refrigerator for a number of hours, and dairy foods are left uncovered on the kitchen bench. Children's emotional well-being is not supported effectively. The childminder's interactions, at times, lack warmth. She does not always acknowledge children's feelings when they become upset, or take steps to reassure them at times when they appear unsettled. This does not support children to develop high levels of self-esteem and confidence. The childminder has an acceptable understanding of how to manage children's behaviour. Children are calm and tolerant of one another.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Some children's achievements are below the expected range of development for their age. Children do not make the progress they are capable of due to weaknesses in teaching. Gaps in children's learning are not addressed swiftly. They are not supported well enough to catch up, or to be ready to learn when they move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 313482 Local authority Durham Inspection number 10093767 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 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 14 Date of previous inspection 2 September 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Barnard Castle. She operates all year round, offering flexible hours on Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder receives funding to provide free early years education for two- and three-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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Registers

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