Childminder 311635

Inspection date 7 February 2019 Previous inspection date 8 February 2018

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Requires improvement 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 failed to complete essential training in a timely manner to meet first-aid requirements. This significantly compromises children's well-being. n The childminder has not taken sufficient action to improve all aspects of the provision since the last inspection. She has not considered an effective programme of professional development to improve her knowledge and skills. n The childminder does not gather relevant information about children's skills from the start. She does not complete accurate assessments of children's progress. This means she does not have the correct information she needs to identify children's individual next steps and to plan for their future learning. n The childminder does not share assessment information, including the required progress check for children aged between two and three years, with parents and other professionals. She does not support integrated working and help parents to extend

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This provision is inadequate

children's learning at home. Children do not make good progress. n The childminder does not support children's communication skills effectively. She does not make sure that teaching matches children's individual needs. n The childminder does not plan a mixture of adult-led and child-initiated learning experiences that consider children's interests, abilities and learning styles. She does not raise outcomes for children. n The childminder does not work in partnership with parents to support children's health and self-care.

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It has the following strengths

n Children visit local toddler groups. They have opportunities to develop their confidence and socialise with other adults and children.

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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 a paediatric first-aid qualification is always held 21/02/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

establish a programme of professional development and focus precisely on enhancing teaching skills and practice 21/02/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

share information regularly with parents about their child's development, progress and what they need to learn next to enable parents to support children's learning at home. 21/02/2019

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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 obtain accurate information about children's starting points and precisely assess their learning and development and use this information to tailor learning experiences that reflect each child's level of achievement, interests and learning style 08/04/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

provide parents with a short written summary of their child's development between the ages of two and three years and encourage them to share this information with the child's health visitor, to help ensure a shared approach to supporting children's progress and achievements 08/04/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

give children opportunities to develop their skills and confidence in expressing themselves and to speak and listen in a range of situations 08/04/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure each area of learning and development is implemented through planned, purposeful play and a mix of adult-led and child- initiated activities, to fully support children's all-round learning and development 08/04/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

work in partnership with parents to encourage children to be independent with their personal care needs and to make healthy choices in relation to food. 08/04/2019

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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 completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held several discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective. The childminder has failed to maintain a current first-aid certificate. This significantly compromises children's safety and well-being. The childminder can identify the possible signs and symptoms of abuse. She understands the procedures to follow if there is an allegation made against her or other household members. The childminder does not identify plans to enhance her professional development. She does not address weaknesses which has led to a decline in her practice. The childminder does not provide children with quality learning and development experiences that raise outcomes. Partnership working with parents and other professionals is not effective. The childminder does not exchange information about children's care, progress and their next steps in learning. She does not find out what children already know and can do when they enter her care or support parents to

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

continue their children's learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The childminder's monitoring of children's progress is not effective. She fails to observe and accurately assess children's abilities, including on entry. The childminder does not provide a good balance of adult-led and child-initiated play. She does not have an accurate knowledge of children's current stage of development and what they need to learn next to support their good progress. The childminder asks children to identify colours and say what they see on a picture card. However, these activities are too challenging for children whose language progress is less than expected for their age. The childminder does not complete the progress check at age two. She does not address significant emerging concerns about children's health, well-being and where their speech is less than expected in a timely manner.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Weaknesses in leadership and management have a significant impact on children's health, well-being, learning and development. The childminder does not work in partnership with parents to support children to be independent in their self-care skills. She does not encourage parents to provide healthy food. The childminder does not encourage parents to introduce new tastes and textures suitable for a child's age to help develop lip, jaw and tongue movements. She does not prepare children well for their move on to school. Nevertheless, children have established secure relationships with the childminder and enjoy cuddles. The childminder gives children praise, which supports their emotional well-being. Children behave well. They learn about the wider world and different festivals, such as Chinese New Year. Children have daily opportunities to be physically active and spend time in the fresh air.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Children do not make the progress of which they are capable. They do not attain the good range of skills they need for their future education. Nevertheless, children pick up peg board puzzle shapes and fit them successfully into the correct space. They develop the small muscles in their hands that they need for early writing and demonstrate suitable hand-to-eye coordination skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 311635 Local authority Gateshead Inspection number 10068378 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 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 8 February 2018

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Sunniside, Newcastle. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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