Childminder EY537560

Inspection date 28 June 2019 Previous inspection date 16 January 2019

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Inadequate 4 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's practice is poor. She does not demonstrate the capacity to improve. Significant weaknesses identified at the previous inspection have not been addressed and further breaches in legal requirement have been identified. n Risk assessments are ineffective. Children's safety and welfare continue to be compromised because the childminder does not adequately supervise children and significant risks within the environment are not recognised by the childminder. Children are exposed to dangers, such as knives that are within reach. n The childminder does not support children's good health. She does not ensure children wash their hands before eating snacks. n The procedure for dealing with accidents is poor. The childminder does not keep a record of accidents or injuries sustained by children and first-aid treatment given. n The quality of teaching is poor. The childminder lacks knowledge and understanding of

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This provision is inadequate

the learning and development requirements. As a result, children are not provided with a suitable educational programme to ensure they make good enough progress in their learning. n The childminder does not monitor or assess children's development. She does not have a good enough understanding of each child's stage of development. This means that she is not able to accurately plan for their next steps in learning. n Links with other settings children attend are not established. The childminder does not share information with other professionals to ensure children are fully supported.

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It has the following strengths

n Parents spoken to express their satisfaction with the childminder's service. They say they feel well informed about the activities their children take part in. They describe the childminder as being like an 'aunty or grandmother' to their children.

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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 intend to take steps to suspend registration.

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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 undertake effective risk assessments and swiftly remove or minimise any hazards within the environment to ensure children's safety and welfare 26/07/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure children are adequately supervised to ensure their safety 26/07/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

take the necessary steps to prevent the spread of infection and promote the good health of children 26/07/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure written records are kept of accidents sustained by children and the first-aid treatment given 26/07/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

gain a better understanding of the learning and development requirements in order to ensure children are provided with good- quality teaching and learning experiences 26/07/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure children's progress is monitored and assessed, and use this information to plan for children's future learning needs. 26/07/2019

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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 develop links with other settings children attend, to ensure children's individual needs are consistently met.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of interactions and teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's development. n The inspector viewed all areas of the premises. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the childminder's suitability. n The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

There are significant concerns about the childminder's ability to meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage. The childminder has failed to make improvements since the last inspection. These repeated weaknesses have a negative impact on the safety and welfare of children. Safeguarding is not effective. Risk assessments are not rigorous. The childminder fails to recognise or minimise hazards to children. For example, children can access sharp knives and other potentially dangerous objects in different areas of the home. The childminder does not keep a written record of accidents or injuries sustained by children. This means that parents are not adequately informed, and compromises children's safety and welfare. The childminder has attended some training, such as first aid, and has received guidance from the local authority adviser. However, weaknesses still remain in her knowledge and understanding of how to

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

promote children's all-round development. The childminder does not reflect on her provision in order to identify and address serious weaknesses in her practice. The childminder has improved her knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. She has updated her knowledge of the 'Prevent' duty guidance. She maintains an accurate record of the children's attendance and ensures a first-aid kit is accessible at all times.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The childminder does not observe, assess or plan for children's individual development. This means that she does not have an accurate view about what children need to learn next. She is not able to identify and act on any gaps in learning. The childminder has not established effective links with other settings attended by children. As a result, children do not benefit from continuity of care and the childminder is not fully informed to ensure children's individual needs are consistently met. She provides some suitable activities to help children to develop their understanding of the world. Children enjoy playing hide and seek with their friends.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Children's welfare is not promoted due to significant weaknesses in safeguarding practice. The childminder does not supervise children adequately. Children run out of her sight towards a busy road. Other children in her care wander without supervision into the woods. However, children are relaxed and settled in the childminder's care. They readily engage her in conversations and discussions. Children proudly share their achievements with the childminder. Children benefit from fresh air and exercise. However, hygiene practices are poor. The childminder does not follow good handwashing routines to ensure children's health is promoted.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Weaknesses in teaching mean that children do not make the best possible progress in their learning. They do not acquire the skills they need to support them in their future learning, including moving on to school. However, they are developing their social skills. Children engage in conversations with the childminder and their friends during mealtimes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY537560 Local authority Herefordshire Inspection number 10093608 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection 16 January 2019

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The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Hereford. The childminder operates all year round from 9am until 6pm, 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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