Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection date 16 May 2019 Previous inspection date 27 March 2015

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Met 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 does not have a clear understanding of the safeguarding and welfare, and learning and development requirements. She does not have a suitable knowledge of child protection procedures, or current safeguarding issues and how to respond to them. n The childminder does not minimise hazards to children. A record of children's daily attendance is not maintained. Accidents, injuries and medication administered to children are not consistently recorded. n The childminder does not ensure all records required for the safe management of the provision are easily accessible and available for inspection. n Although the childminder holds an early years qualification, this has a limited positive impact on the quality of teaching. The childminder does not support children's play and exploration. Her assessment of children's learning is weak. n The childminder's teaching is not sufficiently responsive to children's individual learning

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This provision is inadequate

needs and preferences. Children do not make the progress they are capable of. n The childminder does not complete a progress check for children aged between two and three years. She does not offer children toys, resources and activities that offer carefully considered challenge. n The childminder not does recognise where her practice and provision need to be improved. Breaches of legal requirements compromise children's safety and their ability to learn well.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder shares information with parents. She speaks to them daily about their children's activities and experiences.

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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 develop a secure understanding of the possible signs of abuse and neglect and the procedures to follow in the event of a child protection concern 03/06/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

develop knowledge of wider safeguarding issues, including all aspects of the 'Prevent duty guidance for England and Wales 2015' 03/06/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure risk assessment effectively identifies hazards and implement safety measures so that children are not exposed to unacceptable risks 03/06/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

maintain a clear daily record of the names of the children being cared for which includes their precise hours of arrival and departure 03/06/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure a clear detailed written record of all accidents or incidents is maintained and stored on the premises 03/06/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure a clear and detailed written record is maintained each time a medicine is administered to a child 03/06/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure records required for the safe management of the setting are in place, easily accessible and available for inspection, particularly with regard to all child information and written parental consents 03/06/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure the premises, space and equipment are organised to meet the needs of children 03/06/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

develop a thorough knowledge of all aspects of the learning and development requirements 03/06/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

use assessment to accurately identify where children are in their development and target any gaps in their learning 03/06/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

review children's progress when they are between the age of two and three years, and provide parents with a short written summary, highlighting children's achievements and any areas where their development is less than expected 03/06/2019 improve the planning of activities and the support provided to ensure that these closely match the children's individual learning needs and interests. 03/06/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n This inspection was prompted following Ofsted's risk assessment process. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She reviewed 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. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

The childminder does not have a secure knowledge of the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage'. As a result, there are breaches of these legal requirements. She does not evaluate the quality of her childcare. Her knowledge and understanding of good teaching practice are poor. The childminder does not ensure children's health and safety. She maintains inaccurate daily registers of children's attendance. Safeguarding is ineffective. The childminder does not have sufficient understanding of the procedures she needs to follow to keep children safe. She lacks understanding of how to protect them from extreme views and behaviours. The childminder's premises are unsafe. She does not carry out effective risk assessments. As a result, she does not take action to identify and minimise hazards. For example, she does not secure cupboards containing cleaning products and these are potentially

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

accessible to children. She leaves plastic carrier bags in areas used by children, which pose a potential risk of suffocation.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The childminder does not have enough understanding of the learning and development requirements. She does not understand how to assess children's learning. She lacks awareness of what children should be able to achieve at different ages. Her teaching does not focus on what children need to learn next. This is because she does not recognise children's level of development. The childminder is unaware of her responsibility to complete the progress check required for children aged between two and three years. She fails to identify gaps in children's learning. Consequently, the experiences she provides for children, although generally enjoyable, do not challenge them enough. Much of the learning that takes place is incidental, not planned. Children learn some new skills as the childminder instinctively offers some support. For example, she talks with children, reads stories and shares books. This encourages children's early

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The childminder does not ensure children's welfare. The rooms in which she provides childcare are disorganised and very cluttered. This creates hazards for children as they move about. The childminder does not always record accidents and injuries. She does not record the medications which she administers to children. She was unable to locate documents containing children's personal information at the time of inspection. This compromises her ability to meet children's health needs and ensure their safety. The childminder forms warm relationships with children and gives them lots of praise. This helps them to feel valued and secure. She sets a good example for children in relation to manners and respect. As a result, children learn to behave well. They start to understand the needs of others.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Children do not make the progress they are capable of because teaching does not focus on their individual needs and next steps. They struggle to maintain their attention and build on what they already know. Their ability to self-select and develop their own play ideas is restricted due to the childminder's poor organisation and storage of toys and resources. Children are not given enough opportunities to think and find things out for themselves. Consequently, gaps in their learning are not closing quickly enough. They are not successfully challenged or well prepared with the skills they require for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 226162 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10104974 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 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 27 March 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1983 and lives in Leicester. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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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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