Childminder EY481928

Inspection date 22 August 2019 Previous inspection date 20 September 2016

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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's safeguarding knowledge is weak. She does not know the correct procedure to follow in the event of a family member becoming disqualified from working with children. Furthermore, the childminder has not kept up to date with current child protection legislation. n The childminder does not ensure the children's outdoor space is free from possible causes of infection and hazards. n The childminder does not consistently manage children's behaviour well. n The childminder does not use precise observations and assessments to plan activities that support and challenge each child effectively to reach the next stage in their learning. n The childminder does not make the most effective use of her monitoring and self- evaluation systems to help swiftly address all weaknesses in her practice.

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It has the following strengths

n Children develop an understanding of differences and similarities between themselves and others. They enjoy outings in the community to help at the food bank and trips to the animal farm park. n Children build positive relationships with the childminder. She gives children lots of praise to build their self-esteem.

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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 develop a secure understanding of the procedure to follow if a member of the household becomes disqualified from working with children 22/09/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

develop a secure understanding of current child protection legislation to increase knowledge of wider safeguarding issues 22/09/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure that the children's space for outdoor play is free from hazards, such as dog excrement and building rubble 22/09/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure that children's behaviour is managed consistently and effectively to enable children to understand that their actions have consequences for others 22/09/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

use information gained from precise assessments of children's learning to plan challenging activities in order to help all children make the best progress. 22/09/2019

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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 make even more effective use of the monitoring and self-evaluation systems to help swiftly address all weaknesses in practice in order to achieve consistently good standards.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n This inspection was carried out following the risk assessment process. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective. The childminder has recently attended safeguarding training to improve her skills. However, she has a poor knowledge of current child protection legislation and wider safeguarding issues. She is not clear about her role and responsibility if family members become disqualified from working with children. However, the childminder knows how to report any concerns she may have about a child in her care. The childminder maintains the correct adult-to-child ratios at all times and knows how to transport children in her car safely. The childminder understands how to carry out risk assessments so that hazards in the home and garden are identified. However, she has failed to remove dog excrement and building rubble from the garden. This puts children's safety at risk. The childminder does aspire to improve and she does reflect on some of the weaknesses in her practice. However, she

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

does not make the best use of her monitoring and self-evaluation systems to help her swiftly raise the standard to maintain good quality overall.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder makes an assessment of children's starting points when they first begin at her setting. However, she does not make good enough use of the ongoing information gained from observing children to assess them and plan effectively for their individual learning. Therefore, some children do not yet progress as well as possible. Nevertheless, the childminder listens carefully to what children have to say and engages them in regular conversation to help support their language skills. She sits with the children and engages in their play. Children enjoy telling her about what they are making with dough. The childminder keeps parents up to date verbally about the activities their child has taken part in so they can continue their child's learning at home. Parents comment that their children are happy in the childminder's care.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The childminder does not consistently manage children's behaviour well. As a result, some children become boisterous, have squabbles with other children and throw toys. The childminder struggles to consistently manage these situations and sometimes raises her voice. Consequently, quieter children's play is interrupted and they become upset. Any incidents relating to children's poor behaviour are logged and parents are informed. The childminder builds on opportunities to teach children about the benefits of developing healthy lifestyles. Children independently wash their hands before snack time and enjoy the fruits they are offered.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

The weaknesses in observation and assessment mean that not all children make consistently good progress. However, children do acquire some of the basic skills that they need in preparation for school. Children enjoy tidying up for snack time. Older children are confident and imaginative. They enjoy making up games and painting.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY481928 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 10119160 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 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 20 September 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Sheffield. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 5.

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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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