Childminder EY259415

Inspection date 24 June 2019 Previous inspection date 4 November 2016

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 has not minimised risks to children's safety. She does not ensure that the premises are secure at all times and shows a lack of understanding with regard to how this has the potential to impact on children's safety. n The childminder's risk assessments are not robust enough. She does not identify and minimise hazards in the environment that put children's safety at risk. n Children's health is compromised. The childminder does not follow suitable hygiene practices, particularly in the kitchen area, where children's meals and snacks are served. n The childminder's self-evaluation is not rigorous enough. It does not identify weaknesses in practice or maintain continuous improvements in the provision. n The quality of the childminder's teaching is variable. She does not consistently motivate and inspire children to explore and learn through their play. Consequently, children make some progress, but are not always supported well enough to extend their

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder has a very nurturing approach and she has warm relationships with children. She provides children with lots of praise and reassurance, which supports their emotional well-being.

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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 reasonable action is taken to prevent unauthorised persons entering the premises 08/07/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

review and improve your understanding of risk assessments to ensure you are able to recognise and identify hazards and take immediate steps to manage and minimise these 08/07/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure that the premises, specifically the kitchen, is kept clean and well maintained. 08/07/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage the provider must: Due date provide a range of interesting, stimulating and well-planned activities that is tailored to children's individual learning needs and focused on what they need to learn next to secure their good progress. 08/07/2019

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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 a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She accompanied the childminder on the school run. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke with the children during the inspection. n The inspector spoke to a small number of parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is ineffective. There are significant weaknesses in the childminder's procedures to keep children safe. She leaves the entrance unsecured, which means that uninvited people may be able to enter her home. She does not ensure children are safe because she has not identified potential hazards within her home. A notice to improve was issued in February, asking the childminder to ensure that shelving in the downstairs toilet area is safe. Although she has removed one shelf, she has not considered the risk posed by another glass shelf that is in the same condition. The childminder is aware of the procedures to follow should she have a concern about the welfare of a child. She maintains a current paediatric first-aid certificate. The childminder has established partnerships with other providers to offer continuity of care. She gathers information from parents when children first start, in order to meet children's individual care needs.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

The childminder has carried out some evaluation of her practice. However, this has not been effective in identifying key weaknesses of the provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

Although the childminder is experienced, the quality of her teaching is variable. The childminder makes regular assessments of children's progress and shares this with parents. However, she does not always use the information from her assessments to plan challenging and enjoyable experiences which meet all children's needs. This means that children are not fully supported to make the best possible progress in their learning and development. For example, when children show an interest in mark making, she provides paper and felt-tip pens. However, she removes the pens because children put them in their mouths, but does not offer them with an alternative. The childminder provides children with some musical instruments that they are keen to explore. As they play, she offers some interaction, commenting on the colours of the beads in the shaker. However, she does not provide enough support to sustain or build on their interest and

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Children's health is not assured. Although the childminder does not prepare meals, she does serve packed lunches from the kitchen. The childminder's kitchen is disorganised with dishes and clutter on the worktop surfaces. She states that she regularly cleans this area, however, electrical appliances such as the cooker and fridge are dirty and have a build-up of grease and grime. Food crumbs are left to accumulate on the floor and are not swept up in a reasonable time. Despite this, the childminder has developed good relationships with children. She is warm and caring, and children are happy, seeking her out when they are upset or need reassurance. The childminder helps children to learn about the expectations and how to behave. She has good procedures in place to help children stay safe on the school run and when they are crossing roads.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

The progress that children make is not good enough. This is because the quality of teaching requires improvement to ensure that activities engage children at a good level. That said, children do acquire some basic skills to help prepare them for the next stage in their learning, such as nursery or school. They attend to their own personal care needs, relevant to their age and ability. Children learn to share and take turns.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY259415 Local authority Newcastle upon Tyne Inspection number 10101978 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 6 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection 4 November 2016

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The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Kingston Park, Newcastle upon Tyne. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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