Childminder EY544462

Inspection date 11 March 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 a weak understanding of the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage'. n Children's safety and welfare are significantly compromised. Despite accessing training, the childminder lacks sufficient knowledge of the procedures to follow to safeguard children. She does not know how to respond promptly to signs of potential abuse or neglect. Furthermore, the childminder lacks knowledge of what to do should an allegation being made against herself or other household members. n The childminder is not aware of her responsibilities regarding data protection, particularly in relation to the safe storage of electronic information. n The childminder does not make accurate assessments of children's skills and fails to identify gaps in their learning. She does not plan activities that target what they need to learn next or keep them motivated. Children do not make adequate progress in their

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This provision is inadequate

learning. n Despite being highly qualified, the quality of the childminder's teaching is poor. For instance, she does not provide children with appropriate levels of challenge, particularly in their speaking and physical skills. n The childminder does not have a good enough understanding of the required progress check for children aged between two and three years. n The childminder does not consistently promote children's good hygiene and self-care skills. This is illustrated when she does not encourage children to wash their hands before eating. n The childminder does not provide enough outdoor play activities to support the interests of those children who prefer to learn outside.

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It has the following strengths

n Children demonstrate that they are settled and have close bonds with the childminder.

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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 ensure a thorough knowledge and understanding of the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage' and Childcare Register 23/04/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

improve safeguarding knowledge to know how to respond promptly to any signs of potential abuse or neglect and of the procedures to follow should an allegation be made against the childminder or a household member 23/04/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

develop a secure understanding of responsibilities regarding data protection, to ensure the safe storage of electronic information, particularly photographs 23/04/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

complete accurate assessments and plan activities that target what children need to learn next, to support them to make the best possible progress in all areas of learning 23/04/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

improve the quality of teaching and provide children with appropriate levels of challenge that promotes their learning, particularly in their speaking skills and physical development 23/04/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

improve knowledge and gain a secure understanding of the required progress check for children aged between two and three years 23/04/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure that good hygiene routines are followed to minimise the spread of infection, with particular regard to making sure that children wash their hands before eating 23/04/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

provide access to outdoor play and ensure that children who prefer to learn outside undertake outdoor activities when they choose to. 23/04/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector looked at the areas of the premises that are used for childminding, including the outdoor area. 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 an 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 took account of the views of parents from written feedback they had provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

Children's safety is significantly compromised. Safeguarding is not effective. The childminder does not keep her skills and knowledge up to date. As a result, there are breaches of the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register requirements. The childminder does not have an adequate understanding of current safeguarding procedures for her local area. Although the childminder knows the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect, she lacks adequate knowledge of how to respond promptly to any potential concerns regarding a child's welfare. Furthermore, she does not know who to notify if an allegation is made against herself or other members of her household. Additionally, the childminder is not aware of requirements relating to data protection and the security of information. The childminder does not reflect on her practice sufficiently. She fails to recognise weaknesses to ensure that the provision is of a good standard.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

That said, the childminder maintains positive relationships with parents and talks to them daily.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The childminder does not have an adequate understanding of the learning and development requirements. For example, she is not secure in her knowledge of how to review children's progress between the age of two and three years, as required. This means that parents and other professionals do not have an exact overview of children's skills. The childminder does not complete accurate assessments of children's development. As a result, she does not identify early gaps in their learning, particularly in their speaking and physical skills. The childminder does not plan well enough to target what children need to learn next. For example, younger children repeat some single words when asked to by the childminder, such as the names of animals. However, the childminder does not challenge their learning further. For instance, she does not promote children's understanding of how to use the words in context or to develop short

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

sentences. Furthermore, the childminder does not respond to children's individual interests to help to keep them motivated in learning. She does not provide adequate opportunities for younger children to be physically active. For instance, children who prefer to play outdoors ask to play outside on several occasions. The childminder does not facilitate their requests. Additionally, she does not support children's active learning, such as when they start dancing with confidence to songs being played on the television.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Weaknesses in the childminder's leadership and management of the setting have a significant impact on children's welfare. The childminder does not promote children's good hygiene. For instance, she does not encourage them to wash their hands before handling and eating food. The childminder does not explain to children how to assess risk for themselves and keep themselves safe, such as washing away germs. She does not fully consider the learning environment for children. For example, the television is constantly on in the background. Children show high levels of interest in watching the television. They become distracted from more purposeful learning opportunities. Furthermore, planned activities are too long. Younger children lose interest and their behaviour deteriorates. For example, they begin to throw resources and hit out at other children. However, the childminder acts appropriately and explains to children to use

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

'kind hands', maintaining suitable behavioural boundaries.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Children do not make the progress of which they are capable. This is because the childminder does not focus teaching on their individual needs, interests and next steps for learning. Children do not acquire all the skills they need for their future learning or in readiness for school, when the time comes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY544462 Local authority Sefton Inspection number 10096365 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 1 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Crosby, Liverpool. She operates term time only, from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 6.

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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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