Childminder in West Sussex

Inspection date 29 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 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 sufficient understanding of the legal requirements. She has failed to ensure that her assistant has completed suitability checks as required by Ofsted. She does not ensure that unvetted assistants do not have unsupervised access to children. This has a significant impact on children's safety. n The childminder is not successful in how she builds on her skills and knowledge, and she has a poor understanding of changes to safeguarding guidance. Furthermore, induction procedures are poor. The childminder does not ensure that her assistant fully understands her role and responsibilities in order to safeguard children. n The childminder is in breach of required ratios and fails to ensure children are in sight or hearing at all times. There is no first-aid box, fire safety or detection equipment in the log cabin where children play, and she does not ensure paediatric first aid can be

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This provision is inadequate

administered promptly in the event of an emergency. The childminder does not have suitable strategies in place to ensure that there is sufficient space available when caring for high numbers of after-school children. n The childminder does not always keep and maintain accurate records of important information on children in her care, and she does not seek written consent from parents as required. This significantly compromises children's welfare and safety. n The childminder does not have a sufficient awareness of how to respond to complaints and notifications that she needs to make to Ofsted. n The childminder does not ensure the quality of teaching and practice is of a high standard. She fails to assess and monitor children's progress and does not motivate and engage each child in good-quality play to ensure they make good progress. n The childminder is not aware of the requirement to complete the progress check for

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This provision is inadequate

children aged between two and three years. She does not keeps parents up to date with their children's ongoing progress.

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It has the following strengths

n Children have close relationships with the childminder and her assistant.

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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 ensure that Ofsted is provided with information about any individuals who have regular contact with children, to enable Ofsted to complete the required suitability checks 18/06/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure that individuals whose suitability has not been checked do not have unsupervised contact with children 18/06/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

improve knowledge and understanding of all aspects of safeguarding guidance and implement them fully 18/06/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

improve procedures for the induction and supervision of staff, in particular to ensure all new staff are trained to understand child protection issues and safeguarding policies and procedures 18/06/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure that staff-to-child ratios are met at all times and children are always in sight or hearing 18/06/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure there is a first-aid box accessible at all times 18/06/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

take reasonable steps to ensure the safety of children on the premises, particularly in relation to fire safety equipment 18/06/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure all assistants who might be in sole charge of the children for any period of time hold a full current paediatric first-aid certificate 18/06/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure that the relevant premises, including overall floor space, are suitable and meet the needs of children 18/06/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure children's safety, care and welfare needs are maintained at all times, with particular regard to ensuring sufficient and suitable adults are present with children at all times 18/06/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure information on the dietary and medical requirements of each child is obtained prior to a child being admitted to the setting 18/06/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure records are kept for each child, including name, date of birth, name and address of every parent and/or carer, (and information about any person who has parental responsibility for the child); which parent(s) and/or carer the child normally lives with; and emergency contact numbers for parents and carer 18/06/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

keep an accurate written record of accidents or injuries, in particular first-aid treatment given 18/06/2019 implement an effective policy and procedures for administering medicines to children that include obtaining prior written consent from the child's parent and/or carer for each and every medication before administering any, and keep an accurate record of each time medicine is administered 18/06/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

obtain parents' and/or carers' permission to leave children with an assistant, including for short periods of time 18/06/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

develop knowledge and understanding of how to deal with concerns and complaints from parents and/or carers 18/06/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

develop adequate knowledge of changes that must be notified to Ofsted 18/06/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

keep knowledge and skills up to date to ensure children's welfare is maintained, and their learning and development is fully supported. 18/06/2019

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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 ensure copies of the written statements of safeguarding procedures and complaints procedures are available for parents 18/06/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

assess and monitor children's progress to identify and address gaps in their development swiftly 18/06/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

provide children with sufficient challenge and a clear learning intention, to help all children make good progress 18/06/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

develop knowledge and understanding of the required progress check for children aged between two and three years 18/06/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure parents and carers are kept up to date with their children's progress and development. 18/06/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the premises and reviewed the resources with the childminder and her assistant at suitable times throughout the inspection. n The inspector observed the childminder, her assistant and the children during their activities. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder, her assistant and the children throughout the inspection. n The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including policies and procedures, risk assessments and the children's records.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is not effective. The childminder has failed to meet all the legal requirements of her role. For example, she failed to notify Ofsted that she is caring for children from an additional log cabin at her home. The childminder's assistant is not known to Ofsted and has not completed the procedures for suitability checks as required. Furthermore, she has unsupervised access to children, for example when the childminder collects children from school, and she does not hold a paediatric first-aid certificate. This means that sufficient and suitable adults are not present with children to meet their needs at all times and that a qualified first aider is unable to respond to emergencies swiftly. This has a significant impact on children's safety and well-being. The childminder is not aware that she needs to obtain parents' permission to leave her assistant in the sole care of children for short periods. She does not have a clear

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

understanding of the procedures to follow for dealing with written complaints and does not ensure she has a complaint or safeguarding procedure in place or available to share with parents. This is a breach of the Childcare Register. Risk assessments are not sufficient. The childminder does not ensure a first-aid box is readily available and does not have fire detection equipment in the log cabin where children play during the day. This has an impact on their safety in the event of an emergency. The childminder is not aware of changes to safeguarding guidance. This means she does not have a sufficient understanding of all signs and symptoms of abuse. Induction procedures are poor. The childminder does not ensure her assistant is aware of all safeguarding policies and procedures, such as how to refer any concerns to the relevant agencies. The childminder does not build on her skills and knowledge appropriately. This has a significant impact on

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

the children's welfare and the quality of teaching and practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The childminder does not share sufficient and precise information about children's progress with parents, to help maximise children's learning. She does not monitor and assess children's development to identify what children know and can do. Furthermore, she does not have a sufficient understanding of the progress check for children aged between two and three years. Therefore, she is unable to identify where additional intervention may be needed to successfully support them in their development or plan activities that match their individual needs. The quality of teaching is poor. The childminder interacts with children as they play. However, she does not have a clear learning intention for each child, and does not enhance and challenge children as they engage in the resources. That said, children are happy and do enjoy activities, such as building camps outdoors. They have secure attachments to the childminder and her

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Weaknesses in safeguarding have a significant impact on children's overall safety, welfare and personal development. The childminder does not monitor closely enough all areas of her practice to ensure that all weaknesses are identified and addressed. She has not given careful enough consideration to how she will provide sufficient space to meet the care and welfare needs of all children on days when she is minding more children than she usually does. Furthermore, the childminder does not consistently maintain ratios and ensure that she can see or hear children at all times, including when children use the toilet facilities in the main house. The childminder has failed to implement a policy for administering medicines to children and has not obtained written permission in every instance. She does not ensure she has all the required information and maintain records of all children in her care. For example, she does not keep a record of all first-aid

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

treatment given in the event of an accident and does not seek information on all children's dietary and medical details prior to them starting at the setting. This has a significant impact on children's safety, in particular should an emergency situation occur.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Weaknesses in the quality of teaching and assessment have a negative impact on the progress children make. Their progress and preparation for school are being hindered. Despite this, children are developing some skills for their future learning. Children behave well and are sociable. They are building early friendships as they take part in activities together.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY545931 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10107783 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 19 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Chidham, Chichester. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare 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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