Childminder in Staffordshire

Inspection date 14 March 2019 Previous inspection date 16 June 2015

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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 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 does not ensure potential hazards, specifically in the garden, are removed quickly enough to minimise risks to children. This is because her procedures for risk assessment are not consistently robust. n The childminder does not know the Local Safeguarding Children Board contact details or the referral procedures to follow should she be concerned about a child's welfare. She is unclear of the procedure to follow in the event a serious allegation is made against herself or someone else living in the household. n The childminder does not always manage children's behaviour effectively. She does not always intervene swiftly or support children to understand why their behaviour is not acceptable. n The childminder does not follow rigorous hygiene procedures or assess the hygiene risks posed by pets in order to assure children's good health. n The childminder has not fully considered opportunities for parents to contribute to their

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This provision is inadequate

children's learning and development within the setting.

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It has the following strengths

n Children are happy, well settled and have a positive sense of belonging. They enjoy loving and affectionate relationships with the childminder, which helps promote their emotional well-being. n The childminder works with parents to identify children's starting points when they begin at her setting. She uses these effectively to help her monitor their progress. n The childminder provides opportunities for children to develop their social skills as they meet other children and childminders at toddler groups and other events. n The childminder has a secure knowledge of how children learn and develop. She undertakes regular assessments of children's learning and uses these to plan activities that support children's next steps. n Children have daily opportunities to develop their understanding of numeracy and literacy. They count confidently and learn to form the letters that represent their names.

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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 carry out regular risk assessments to ensure that hazards, including animal waste and stagnant water, are removed from the outdoor area prior to children going out to play 08/04/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure that the safeguarding policy and procedures reflect the local safeguarding board guidance and contain the appropriate contact details for reporting concerns 08/04/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

develop knowledge of the procedure to follow in the event of an allegation made against someone living or working on the premises 08/04/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure all reasonable steps are taken to ensure that children are not exposed to the risk of cross-infection. This is specifically in relation to how family pets are managed within the food preparation and eating areas. 08/04/2019

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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 support children to develop strategies to manage their own behaviour n increase opportunities for parents to contribute to their child's learning and development.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector had a tour of the childminder's home and garden. She spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector evaluated an activity alongside the childminder. She observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and children's records. She discussed the childminder's policies and procedures with her. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other household members.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is ineffective. The childminder does not take all reasonable steps to ensure that children are protected from infection. She does not use risk assessment robustly to ensure that the garden area is free from hazards. For example, children are able to access containers filled with stagnant water, and animal waste is not removed prior to children going out to play. Children's health is further compromised as the childminder's family pets access work surfaces and the kitchen table used for meals. The childminder has completed mandatory training in safeguarding, however, her policy and knowledge do not reflect the procedures outlined by the Local Safeguarding Children Board. For example, she is unclear as to who to report concerns about adults living or working on the premises to.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gains information about children's starting points from their parents. She uses this to plan effectively and respond to children's needs and interests. However, she has not yet fully embedded systems for parents to contribute to their child's ongoing learning at the setting. Children independently access a range of resources, which enables them to make their own choices and decisions. They learn about their wider community as they accompany the childminder on shopping trips and walks around the local area. The childminder promotes a love of reading. For example, children use play dough to make a 'piggy birthday cake' in response to a story they read earlier in the day. The childminder uses an effective range of strategies to develop children's early literacy and numeracy skills. For example, children count pieces of fruit, identify whether items are 'bigger' or 'smaller' and use meaningful marks to represent their names.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Children's welfare is compromised due to the weaknesses in leadership and management. The childminder does not always manage the behaviour of young children effectively. For example, they have difficulty sharing toys and playing collaboratively. On occasion, children struggle to regulate their own behaviour and shout at or hit each other. The childminder does not always intervene in a timely manner to help children to manage their feelings. Older children behave well and sit quietly reading as they wait to leave for school. The childminder encourages children to develop their independence. For example, they find their own shoes and learn to fasten their coats as they prepare to go outside.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop their confidence and school readiness. The childminder has developed positive links with the local school and children are familiar with the school environment. For example, they meet the teachers as they accompany older children to school. The childminder effectively monitors children's progress and swiftly identifies any gaps in learning. Children make typical progress from their starting points and are working comfortably within the expected developmental range for their age. The childminder supports children's individual needs effectively. For example, she adapts activities to ensure a child with specific physical needs is fully included.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 210317 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 10071260 Type of provision Childminder

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Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 16 June 2015

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The childminder registered in 1998 and lives in Stone, Staffordshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 5.45pm, 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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