Childminder in Norfolk

Inspection date 4 July 2019 Previous inspection date 22 September 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 does not ensure that her house is fit for purpose and that all areas are free from clutter. She does not make sure that the space is suitable for children to move around safely. n Children's good health is not assured. The childminder does not make sure that the areas where food is prepared are clean and hygienic. n The childminder has not made sure that suitable insurance is in place for the vehicle in which children are transported. n The childminder does not keep an accurate record of children's hours of attendance. She does not ensure that all the necessary documentation is easily accessible and available for inspection. n The childminder does not plan purposeful activities based on children's individual needs. She does not monitor their progress effectively to ensure children make good progress in their learning. n The childminder does not carry out the progress check for children aged between two

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This provision is inadequate

and three years. She does not complete a written summary of children's progress to share with parents.

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It has the following strengths

n The children are settled in the childminder's care. n Children have opportunities to develop their physical skills as they play.

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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 the premises are fit for purpose so that the space is suitable for the ages of children cared for and that all areas are free from clutter 05/08/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure the areas where food is prepared for children are kept clean and hygienic 05/08/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure that any vehicle in which children are transported, and the driver of those vehicles, is adequately insured 05/08/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure that children's hours of attendance are recorded accurately 05/08/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure that all mandatory records are easily accessible and available for inspection. 05/08/2019

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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 improve the quality of teaching and provide challenging experiences for each child across all areas of learning to help them make good progress 05/08/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure that children's progress is reviewed when they are between the ages of two and three years and provide parents with a written summary. 05/08/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n We carried out this inspection as a result of a risk assessment, following information we received about the provider. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector talked to the childminder about how children are developing and how she identifies the next steps in their learning. n The inspector talked with the childminder and minded children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector looked at the available documentation.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is not effective. The childminder does not ensure her premises are kept free from clutter or identify that this presents a hazard to children. There are piles of clothes, bags, papers and books on the floor and on most available surfaces in the areas used by children. This means they cannot move freely and safely throughout the ground floor. The childminder does not ensure all records are available for inspection. She does not keep an accurate record of children's attendance. This affects children's safety in the event of an emergency. Nevertheless, the childminder knows how to report safeguarding concerns and has a sound understanding of the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. The childminder exchanges some information with parents and other providers to promote some continuity in children's care. The childminder does not review her practice to identify breaches in requirements to assure children's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The childminder does not support the children's learning and development through effective teaching. She does not plan or provide children with challenging activities and experiences that help them achieve well. The childminder does not assess children's progress. She does not have a good enough knowledge of where children are in their development so that she can extend their learning. The childminder does not carry out the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years. This means she does not complete the written summary to share with parents. Children enjoy playing in the water outside. However, the childminder does not build effectively on what children already know and can do to extend their learning. For example, she shows children how to pour water from one cup to the other but this is too basic for older children who already know how to do this.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Weaknesses in leadership and management compromise children's learning and welfare. The childminder provides some meals for children. However, the kitchen work surfaces are not clean or hygienic for the safe preparation of food. Piles of dirty crockery and cutlery are placed on the worktop, along with food detritus which has not been cleared away. Poor hygiene practice puts children's good health at risk. Despite this, children behave well and they play together happily. The childminder reminds them to say 'please' and 'thank you'. Children share resources and take turns to complete a jigsaw puzzle. They enjoy some opportunities to socialise with others at different children's groups.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Weaknesses in teaching have a negative impact on children's learning. Children do not have challenging opportunities that build on their existing skills or that help them to become motivated learners. Children are not well prepared for school or the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 256121 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10114258 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 9 Date of previous inspection 22 September 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1994 and lives in Gaywood, Kings Lynn. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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