Childminder in North East Lincolnshire

Inspection date 15 April 2019 Previous inspection date 10 May 2016

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Inadequate 4 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is inadequate

n The childminder does not ensure that required training, such as first aid, is kept up to date. n The childminder does not accurately record the times children attend. n The childminder does not keep a record of all medication given to children. n The childminder does not ensure that her assistants have a good understanding of safeguarding policies and the procedures to follow if they have a concern. n The childminder's safeguarding policy does not include the procedures to follow if an allegation is made.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder completes appropriate risk assessments to ensure any hazards in the environment are minimised. n The childminder shares information with other settings children attend. This helps to promote continuity in children's learning. n The childminder manages children's behaviour well. She is calm and patient. She helps children to resolve disputes amicably by sharing and taking turns.

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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 required training is kept up to date, such as first aid 29/04/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure records of children's attendance provide an accurate account of the times they arrive and leave 29/04/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

keep a written record of any medication given to children 29/04/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

provide all assistants with appropriate training so that they have a good understanding of the safeguarding policy and procedures 29/04/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure the child protection policy and procedures include the procedures to follow in the event of an allegation being made. 29/04/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspection was carried out following the risk assessment process. n The inspector had a tour of the premises and discussed the childminder's risk assessments. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector reviewed the childminder's policies and procedures and checked documents relating to the suitability of adults working on the premises. n The inspector spoke to children and an assistant during the inspection. n The inspector discussed how the childminder evaluates her practice and obtained the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

The childminder does not have a current first-aid qualification. She does not keep an accurate record of the times children attend the setting. Although the childminder obtains written permission from parents to administer medication, she does not keep a record of medicines she gives to children. The childminder does not ensure that her assistants know the safeguarding policy and procedures. For example, they do not know the procedures to follow if an allegation is made, or if they have a concern about the childminder. The childminder's safeguarding policy and procedures do not include the procedures to follow if an allegation is made. These weaknesses mean that children are not kept safe and protected. Nevertheless, the childminder implements appropriate procedures to check that her assistants are suitable to work with children. She obtains permission from parents for children to be left in the sole care of assistants for short

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

periods. The childminder keeps a record of complaints made. She has a suitable understanding of the changes and events that must be notified to Ofsted. The childminder evaluates her setting and makes positive changes. For example, she has changed the layout of the living room to give children more room to play.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a suitable range of resources that reflect children's interests. She uses activities and everyday routines to promote children's understanding of mathematics. For instance, children recognise colours when they are tidying up. The childminder encourages children to think about size, such as objects that are tall. Children enjoy developing storylines during imaginative play. They talk about going on holiday to Spain and travelling there by aeroplane. They are keen to talk about camping trips with their family. The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. She sings with them frequently. She models language, repeating what children say and pronouncing words clearly. The childminder monitors children's progress and shares the information with parents. She finds out what children are learning at home and continues this in her setting. For example, the childminder promotes children's

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

early writing. She helps them to hold a pen properly and to begin to form letters.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Weaknesses in leadership and management mean that children's safety and welfare are not assured. Despite this, children are settled and happy in the childminder's care. They are keen to talk to visitors about their play and activities. Children's relationship with the childminder is good. She is affectionate towards them. She sits with them during activities, talking to them quietly about what they are doing. Children are confident to convey their wants and needs, such as asking for a drink or snack. The childminder teaches them to use good manners. She is polite to them and expects them to do the same. Children behave well. The childminder involves them in routines, such as tidying up, which helps to give them a sense of responsibility. She provides children with plenty of opportunities to play outdoors and exercise in the fresh air.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make expected progress given their starting points. They have good levels of confidence and self-esteem. Children develop independence in personal care routines ready for the move to school. They enjoy visits to places of interests where they learn about their community and the wider world. Children have good social skills, which helps them to build relationships with other children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY231499 Local authority North East Lincolnshire Inspection number 10102219 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 0 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13 Date of previous inspection 10 May 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Cleethorpes. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. On occasions, the childminder works with assistants.

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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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