Childminder EY393347

Inspection date 13 June 2019 Previous inspection date 2 February 2016

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 has not provided Ofsted with the necessary information to ensure that all the required suitability checks on household members over the age of 16 years are completed. This compromises children's safety and well-being. n The childminder has failed to maintain an up-to-date knowledge of wider safeguarding issues. For example, she is unaware of her responsibilities in relation to the 'Prevent' duty guidance. n The quality of the childminder's teaching is inconsistent. She does not plan a wide range of challenging activities to support children's development across all areas of learning. She does not support children to make the progress of which they are capable. n The childminder does not make accurate assessments of children's progress and so cannot identify children's next steps in their learning accurately. Consequently, children are not provided with the individual support they need to achieve to their full potential.

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This provision is inadequate

n The childminder does not focus her professional development on helping her to improve her teaching and skills to a consistently good level.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder forms effective partnerships with parents and others. She shares information with them about their children's care. n Children are happy and share warm, close relationships with the childminder and one another.

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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 that Ofsted is provided with the required information on all household members over the age of 16 years so that their suitability can be checked 29/06/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

maintain an up-to-date knowledge of all safeguarding issues, including the 'Prevent' duty 29/06/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

improve teaching skills to ensure that all children receive the support they need to make good progress in their learning and development 13/07/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure assessment of children's progress is accurate, and identifies the next steps in their learning 13/07/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

plan challenging experiences that cover all areas of learning and development, taking into account the individual needs, interests and stage of development of each child. 13/07/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n This inspection was carried out as a result of the risk assessment process following information received about the provider. n The inspector had a tour of the childminder's home. She spoke with the children and with the childminder. She observed the interaction between the childminder and the children, including the quality of teaching during activities. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. She assessed the impact this has on children's learning and the progress the children make. n The inspector took into account the views of parents and carers through comments provided by the childminder and written questionnaires completed by the parents and carers. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including safeguarding policies and procedures. She checked the suitability of the childminder and the members of the household.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is not effective. The childminder has failed to notify Ofsted of changes to household members. As a result, Ofsted is unable to complete the necessary checks to ensure all those who live in the household are suitable. In addition, the childminder has not updated her knowledge of the wider issues of safeguarding children, such as the 'Prevent' duty. This compromises children's safety. Despite this, the childminder does understand who to report any concerns to about a child's welfare or an allegation made against herself or members of the household. She has a written complaints procedure which she shares with parents. The childminder carries out checks of her home, garden and the places she visits, to ensure they are safe for children. She supervises children appropriately both in her home and while on outings such as the school run. The childminder does not focus enough on her professional development to help improve her

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

teaching to a consistently good level. She does not effectively evaluate the quality of the care she provides. As a result, the childminder is not making improvements within her practice to benefit all children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The childminder does not clearly assess each child's current stage of development or identify any gaps in their learning. She does not accurately plan activities and experiences to support children's progress. Despite the childminder's experience, the quality of her teaching is inconsistent. The activities and play experiences she provides lack challenge and are not consistently based on what children need to learn next. However, there are some strengths in her quality of teaching for younger children. For example, during play with small-world farm animals, the childminder enthusiastically provided some support for their communication and language skills by repeating the names of the animals and the sounds they make.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The significant weaknesses in safeguarding and teaching mean that children's safety and well-being are not assured. However, the childminder organises resources effectively, which supports children's independence. She explains to children what is going to happen next, for example when it is snack time, so they feel secure in their routine. The childminder values what children say and offers them choice as to what they would like to play with. She demonstrates adequate hygiene practice and promotes children's health. The childminder talks to children about their behaviour and explains to them what is expected. She teaches children to share toys, take turns and play cooperatively together.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Children do not achieve their full potential. The weaknesses in assessment and teaching do not help children to make the progress of which they are capable. In addition, children are not fully acquiring the skills they need for future learning and their move to school. Despite this, they do listen and concentrate some of the time. Children engage in activities that are of interest to them, such as completing jigsaw puzzles.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY393347 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10112494 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 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 17 Date of previous inspection 2 February 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Thringstone, Leicestershire. She operates from 7am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for Christmas, bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder is in receipt of funding for early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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