Childminder in Gateshead

Inspection date 20 May 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

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision is inadequate

n The childminder does not demonstrate a good enough understanding of indicators that may suggest a child is at risk of harm. In addition, she is not clear on how to address concerns and follow local safeguarding procedures. This includes appropriate liaison with external professionals to help to promote children's safety and well-being. n The childminder does not ensure that her assistants receive prompt and effective training that helps them to understand their roles, including safeguarding matters. n The childminder has failed to notify Ofsted of individuals working on the premises. This means that Ofsted cannot complete the necessary checks to ensure those adults are suitable. This compromises children's safety. n The childminder does not obtain written permission from parents before administering medication. This does not help to promote children's safety and well-being. n The childminder does not provide safe evacuation procedures. For instance, fire exits

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This provision is inadequate

are obstructed. n The childminder does not organise her premises to meet the individual needs of children in her care. She has not considered ways to allow children space to move freely and safely. n Children are exposed to hazards. The childminder does not consider appropriate risk assessments to ensure children's safety. For instance, she has not moved building debris and clutter from outside of her home. Children are exposed to trip hazards. This has a significant impact on children's safety. n The childminder does not provide appropriate and consistent challenge during children's play. Children are provided with games that are not suitable for their age.

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It has the following strengths

n Children behave well. They confidently form friendships with others and demonstrate secure attachments with the childminder. This helps to promote children's self-esteem.

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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 improve safeguarding knowledge to understand how to address and report concerns to relevant professionals regarding children's welfare 12/06/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

train all assistants promptly to understand their roles and to improve their safeguarding knowledge 12/06/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

notify Ofsted of all persons over the age of 16 living or working on the premises to allow the appropriate suitability checks to be completed 12/06/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

obtain written permission from parents before administering medication to children 12/06/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure all fire exits are free from obstruction to help provide safe evacuation routes 12/06/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

organise the premises to provide children with space to move freely and safely 12/06/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure risk assessments are completed and hazards are appropriately identified and addressed to ensure a safe and secure environment for children. 12/06/2019

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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 provide children with appropriate levels of challenge during play and ensure resources are age-appropriate. 12/06/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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 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. Inspector Emma Allison

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is ineffective. The childminder does not identify weaknesses in her setting. She has failed to notify Ofsted about changes to adults working on the premises. This means that Ofsted is unable to complete the necessary checks to determine that those working with children are suitable. This compromises children's safety. The childminder does not demonstrate a secure understanding of local safeguarding procedures, including sharing information with other professionals and how to address concerns regarding children's welfare. In addition, she does not provide her assistants with prompt training to enable them to develop a clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder and her assistants do not provide children with appropriate levels of challenge during play. For example, young children are provided with games that are not age-appropriate. Despite the childminder completing observations and assessments of children's learning, teaching is not yet good enough. This does not help children to make the best possible progress. However, children have a suitable range of resources available to them. Children participate in physical activities. The childminder and her assistants take children on outings, including trips to the park and to the beach. Furthermore, children participate in messy play activity sessions where they can learn to develop their creative skills. The childminder meets with her assistants to identify what children need to learn next and shares this information with parents. Parents are provided with opportunities to contribute to their children's learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Due to significant weaknesses regarding the safety of the premises and lack of safeguarding knowledge, children's needs are not met. The childminder does not seek written consent from parents before administering medication to children. This compromises children's health and well-being. The childminder does not identify areas of improvement within her setting. She does not provide a safe and secure environment for children. The childminder does not ensure her hazards in her home are minimised to help reduce risks to children. She does not have safe emergency evacuation procedures in place. For example, the childminder has not moved clutter and building debris from outside of her property. She does not ensure that fire exits are free from obstruction. In addition, trip hazards have not been reduced.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Due to safety issues in the setting, children do not have space to move freely and safely. Despite this, children demonstrate independence and help out with small tasks. They communicate well with others and show an interest in make-believe play. Children dress up and pretend to make dinner for one another in the role-play kitchen. They make suitable progress and are equipped with the necessary skills for their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY559146 Local authority Gateshead Inspection number 10105984 Type of provision Childminder

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Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 20 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Crawcook. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with three 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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