Childminder in East Sussex

Inspection date 14 August 2019 Previous inspection date 6 November 2018

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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 failed to supervise children effectively at all times in order to keep them safe. She does not conduct robust risk assessments to ensure all hazards are quickly identified and removed from the areas where children play. n There are gaps in the childminder's knowledge of safeguarding procedures, particularly in relation to allegations against adults working with children. This compromises children's welfare as it may delay any action needed to ensure they are safe. n The childminder does not have a valid first-aid certificate. She does not monitor her provision rigorously enough to ensure she meets all requirements and was not aware that her certificate had expired some months ago. n All required records are not accessible. For instance, the childminder does not always have a register of children's attendance or records of their personal details available on the premises she is childminding from. This means information necessary to assure

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This provision is inadequate

children's welfare is not readily available if required. n The childminder does not have sufficient understanding of what she needs to notify to Ofsted. For example, she has failed to inform Ofsted promptly about the changes to where she cares for children and who she works with, to ensure suitability checks can be completed if required. n The childminder does not make precise assessments of children's development and consistently identify specific individual next steps for their learning, so that children make the greatest possible progress.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder has positive relationships with children and is sensitive to their individual needs. n Children choose from a variety of interesting resources that are easily accessible and suitable for their needs.

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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 children are appropriately supervised at all times, to fully assure their safety 09/09/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

implement a rigorous system for risk assessment to ensure all potential hazards are consistently and effectively identified and addressed 09/09/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

develop knowledge and understanding of the Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures for responding to allegations against any adult living or working on the premises 09/09/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

obtain an appropriate paediatric first-aid certificate 09/09/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

develop an understanding of when to make notifications to Ofsted 09/09/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure all required records are easily accessible and available. 09/09/2019

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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 assessments of children's stage of development and use this information to plan more precisely around what they need to learn next, to help them make consistently good progress. 09/09/2019

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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 improve the arrangements for monitoring and evaluation, so that any breaches of requirement and areas for improvement are quickly identified and addressed.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed children taking part in activities with the childminder and assessed the impact this has on their learning. n The inspector looked around the childminder's home and talked to her about how she keeps children safe. n The inspector talked to the childminder about her practice and children's progress and development. n The inspector viewed some paperwork, which included some comments from parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

The childminder's monitoring of the provision is weak. She has not identified breaches of statutory requirements quickly enough or taken steps to address them. She has failed to inform Ofsted about significant changes and events. Poor risk assessment and insufficient supervision of children has resulted in a serious incident. The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective. The childminder is not familiar with the procedures to follow if there is an allegation made against her or anyone who works or lives with her. This affects her ability to take effective action to protect children if required. However, she has some understanding of how to recognise and report any child protection concerns. She keeps some records necessary for childminding, but does not make sure important information, such as details of who she is caring for and the times they are present, is readily available at each premises that she uses.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder observes children as they play and finds out what they are interested in and enjoy doing. However, she does not evaluate children's learning well enough to help identify precisely where they are in their development and what they need to learn next. She plans a variety of activities that children enjoy, but these do not consistently build on their learning to help them make the best possible progress. Nevertheless, the childminder supports children appropriately during activities and encourages their language well, such as introducing and repeating new words. She plans interesting experiences that encourage children to explore and use their senses. For instance, children enjoyed the sensation of feeling blocks of ice in cold water and learned about what happened as they melted.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Children's welfare is not assured due to significant weaknesses in the management of the provision. The childminder does not consistently keep children sufficiently safe. She does not have a current first-aid certificate to ensure her knowledge of how to respond to accidents or injuries is fully up to date. Despite this, children are settled and content in the childminder's care. She is a positive role model and provides children with clear guidance and reassurance to help them behave well. For instance, she helps children resolve any disputes and learn to share the toys and equipment. The childminder provides children with daily opportunities for outdoor play and children enjoy the fresh air and exercise.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Assessments are not rigorous enough to identify any potential gaps in children's learning as quickly as possible. This means children do not make as much progress as they could. However, children do gain a range of skills that prepare them appropriately for their future learning and starting school. Older children become more independent and learn to put on their own coats and shoes in readiness for going to nursery. Children play well together and take turns during activities. They develop their communication skills and express their needs. They begin to count confidently and enjoy sharing books.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY535755 Local authority East Sussex Inspection number 10119664 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 - 3 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 6 November 2018

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The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Lewes, East Sussex. She cares for children from 8am to 6pm each weekday throughout the year.

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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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