Childminder in Leicester

Inspection date 20 May 2019 Previous inspection date 14 May 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 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 has not updated her safeguarding knowledge to ensure she is aware of how to identify and act upon all possible signs of abuse. She does not understand her role in protecting children from different types of harm. n The childminder has not provided Ofsted with the necessary information to enable suitability checks to be completed for all household members. She cannot be assured that all individuals living in the family home are suitable to do so. n The childminder has not ensured that she has an up-to-date paediatric first-aid qualification. She has not taken effective action to monitor her training needs and to renew the required qualification in a timely manner. n The childminder does not consistently use her own observations and assessments of children's achievements to extend and challenge their learning to the highest level.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder works in partnership with other settings that children attend. Children make good progress in their learning and development. n Children enjoy their time with the childminder. They invite her to join their play and excitedly compete to 'win' as they play board games together. n The childminder understands how to support and extend children's developing mathematical skills. She plans interesting activities and games to enable children to practise their counting and addition skills. n The childminder provides good support to develop children's independence and self- care skills. This prepares them well for their move to school. For example, children independently visit the toilet, wash their hands and dress themselves.

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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 gain an up-to-date understanding of safeguarding matters, including how to identify and act upon all possible signs of abuse or harm 31/07/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure that Ofsted is provided with the necessary information to enable suitability checks for all household members to be completed 31/07/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

complete and maintain an appropriate paediatric first-aid qualification. 31/07/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n strengthen the use of observation and assessment in the setting to extend children's learning to the highest levels n involve parents in self-evaluation in order to improve the quality of care and education provided.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector reviewed relevant documentation, including policies and procedures, children's development records and the suitability of adults living on the premises. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

The childminder has failed to take the necessary steps to keep her practice up to date. The arrangements for safeguarding are ineffective. The childminder is aware of her responsibility to share information with Ofsted about individuals who live in the family home. She has however, not made sure that recent changes to household members have been notified to Ofsted. As a result, children are at risk from unchecked household members who may potentially pose a risk to their safety. The childminder does not demonstrate an appropriate understanding of how to keep children safe. She is unaware of recent updates to her safeguarding responsibilities. She does not understand the action she should take if she has a concern that a child is at risk of being abused or harmed. This compromises children's safety and well-being. The childminder takes effective action to identify and minimise hazards in her home. For example, she has

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

made arrangements to improve the safety of children as they play outdoors. Although the childminder evaluates the quality of her provision, she has yet to include the views of parents in order to make improvements to her practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder talks to parents about their children's learning and development and shares activities and ideas to promote continuity in learning. She supports the development of children's language and communication skills well. She holds lively and interesting conversations with children and introduces them to new ideas and vocabulary. For example, she talks to children about the tomato plant's growing cycle. Children enthusiastically explain to visitors how the flowers turn into fruit. Children are curious and ask about other plants and vegetables. The childminder provides a selection of story and activity books which children enjoy. She encourages them to develop an interest and take pleasure in reading books they have loaned from the local library.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The weaknesses in leadership and management mean that children's well-being is not assured. In addition, the childminder has failed to update her expired first-aid qualification. She has not considered the negative impact of this on the health and medical needs of the children in her care. The childminder builds children's confidence and self-esteem. She talks to children about good manners and showing kindness and consideration to others. The childminder helps children to learn about the benefits of fresh air, a healthy diet and physical exercise. Children run and play in the large outdoor area and practise their throwing and catching skills as they play 'beanbag' games with the childminder.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children reach their expected developmental milestones and are learning key skills which will help them with their move to school. Children write their names and are beginning to associate letters with the sounds that they represent. They recognise that they can write for a purpose. For example, they make marks as they role play a visit to the dentist. Children's mathematical skills are typical or better than those expected for their age. They confidently use their knowledge of number and shape in their play. They name shapes such as a triangle, rectangle, square and oval and talk about their properties, including the number and length of the sides. During board games, children competently add the number of spots on two dice and move their counter the correct number of spaces.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY430548 Local authority Leicester Inspection number 10104266 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 4 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 14 May 2015

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The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Leicester. She operates all year round from 7am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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