Childminder in Newcastle upon Tyne

Inspection date 30 April 2019 Previous inspection date 22 February 2016

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Not met (with actions) 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 is not proactive in ensuring that her safeguarding knowledge, or that of her assistant, is up to date. The childminder has a poor understanding of how to recognise and respond to concerns she may have about children in her care. Previous actions to address weaknesses in safeguarding practice have not been addressed successfully. n The childminder's risk assessments are not thorough enough to identify all potential hazards in the indoor and outdoor environment and minimise risks to children. n The childminder leaves children with her assistant without obtaining permission from parents or carers. In addition, she has not ensured that her assistant holds a valid paediatric first-aid qualification. n The childminder is not aware of requirements relating to data protection and the safe storage of information, including children's images. This compromises children's safety. n Teaching is weak and is not sufficiently responsive to the individual learning needs and

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This provision is inadequate

preferences of the children who attend. Assessments and observations of children's learning are not always accurate or focused on what children need to learn next. As a result, children are not supported to make the progress of which they are capable. n The childminder has not provided parents with a written summary of children's progress between the ages of two and three. This hinders her ability to work in partnership with parents.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder is caring towards the children. She obtains views through questionnaires. Parents say they are satisfied with the communication they receive.

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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 respond swiftly to any concerns about children's welfare and follow correct procedures in accordance with the safeguarding policy 28/05/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

take all reasonable steps to ensure that children are not exposed to risks and identify more precisely which aspects of the environment need to be checked regularly to minimise risks 28/05/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

obtain parents' and carers' permission to leave children with an assistant 28/05/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure any assistants left in sole charge of children for any period of time hold a valid paediatric first-aid qualification 28/05/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure assistants have the necessary training and support to carry out their role effectively, including their responsibilities with regard to safeguarding 28/05/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

improve understanding of the requirements in relation to responsibilities under the Data Protection Act 1998. 28/05/2019

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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 and ensure the educational programmes provided for children meet their individual needs, interests and stage of development 28/05/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure that observations and assessments are accurate and are used to shape age-appropriate, challenging learning experiences that help every child to make good progress and prepare them for what they need to learn next 28/05/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

provide parents with a written summary of children's progress between the ages of two and three and encourage parents to share information from the check with other professionals. 28/05/2019

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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 outdoors 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 a number of 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 childminder's knowledge of the statutory requirements of the early years foundation stage is poor. She has not attended any training to strengthen her knowledge and has failed to keep up to date with recent changes in legislation and guidance. Actions raised at the last inspection with regard to safeguarding and learning and development have not been addressed effectively. This limits her capacity to improve. Safeguarding is not effective. The childminder has failed to follow the correct procedure when she had a concern about the welfare of a child. In addition, she has not ensured that her assistant has up-to-date knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures. The childminder has not ensured that she has appropriate written permission to leave children with her assistant. She has not supported her assistant effectively in his role. For example, he does not hold a current paediatric first-aid certificate. The childminder

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

does not understand her responsibilities under the Data Protection Act 1998 and the security of information. Risk assessments are not thorough enough to minimise hazards. For example, on the day of the inspection cleaning fluids were left in the toilet. In addition, the childminder has not considered how she can minimise hazards on the trampoline.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The childminder does not have a good enough understanding of how to provide activities to support children's stage of development. She does not use her observations of children to precisely identify where children are in their learning. She is unable to accurately identify what children need to learn next or what they are interested in. For example, she does not notice younger children's fascination in how resources, such as play foods, can be stuck together, so extending their small-muscle skills and building their imagination. The activities which the childminder provides do not contain an appropriate level of challenge. The childminder often completes paperwork as children play, missing opportunities to interact with and support children's ongoing development. She offers lots of praise when she plays alongside children, but she fails to extend their play effectively. This causes children to lose interest in activities. The childminder has not

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

provided parents with a summary of children's progress between the ages of two and three. This has not ensured that appropriate and timely interventions can be provided for children who may require additional support.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The significant weaknesses in leadership and management and teaching, learning and assessment have a negative impact on children's care and well-being. That said, the childminder is friendly and forms positive relationships with children in her care. The childminder provides opportunities to support children's physical and emotional needs. Children enjoy playing in the childminder's garden or going to the park. The childminder maintains suitable hygiene practices and provides healthy meals. Children behave well.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Children are not supported and challenged appropriately to make the progress of which they are capable. They are not sufficiently prepared with the skills they require for the next stage in their learning. The childminder is unable to identify all areas where children need additional support, to strengthen their learning further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY453411 Local authority Newcastle upon Tyne Inspection number 10102536 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 - 10 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection 22 February 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Newcastle upon Tyne. She operates all year round, Monday to Friday from 7am to 9pm, except for family holidays. The childminder also provides overnight care. She works with an assistant.

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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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