Childminder EY559869

Inspection date 23 April 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 There are several breaches of the legal safeguarding and welfare requirements. This means that children are not kept safe. n The childminder has failed to tell Ofsted that structural building work is being done at her home. These changes affect the space available for children and negatively impact on the quality of care that the childminder gives them. n The childminder has not identified all hazards in her home. She has not taken all reasonable steps to minimise or eliminate risks that children may come into contact with. n The childminder does not recognise when to follow a suitable complaints procedure. n The childminder does not always ensure that her certificate of registration is on display.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder completes regular and relevant training. This helps her to build on her good knowledge and understanding of how children learn. As a result, she provides children with good teaching. n The childminder gets to know children in her care very well. They form close bonds with her and she meets their needs for comfort, play and rest. n The childminder plans interesting and engaging activities for children. She supports children to play with well-chosen toys. This promotes their sound development across the different areas of learning. n The childminder takes children on a variety of interesting outings. For example, they attend playgroups and visit a local farm attraction. This gives children good opportunities to develop their confidence in new social situations.

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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 ensure that the premises, including the overall floor space, are fit for purpose and suitable for the age range of children cared for 10/05/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

take all reasonable steps to ensure that children are not exposed to risks and demonstrate how risks are being managed 10/05/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure that a suitable handbasin is available for children's use 10/05/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

investigate written complaints relating to the meeting of the early years foundation stage requirements and notify complainants of the outcome of the investigation within 28 days of having received the complaint, making a record of complaints so that they are available to Ofsted on request 28/05/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

display the registration certificate within the setting. 10/05/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n This inspection was carried out as a result of the risk assessment process following a complaint about the setting. n The inspector observed care and teaching practices in the childminder's living room and assessed the impact that these had on children. n The inspector viewed the childminder's home and garden. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of a planned activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector spoke to a small number of parents and took account of their views. n The inspector held joint discussions with the childminder and reviewed evidence regarding the suitability of those living on the premises.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

The childminder has not investigated a complaint to help her review whether she has continuously met the legal requirements. The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective. The space available to children and the quality of childcare available are negatively affected by building works. It is a breach of the statutory requirements for the early years foundation stage not to inform Ofsted of these changes. The childminder has not taken sufficient steps to prevent children from accessing the areas where alterations are being made. In these areas there are exposed pipes and brick work, tools and other hazardous items that present risks of injury to children. The floor in the area where works are being completed is very uneven. The downstairs toilet room is also being renovated. During the inspection, the childminder allowed children to use this room, under her supervision, even though she recognises that the uneven floor poses a trip

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

hazard. The childminder considers children's safety in the main room in which she cares for them. She ensures that this room is suitably arranged, comfortable and inviting. The childminder has a suitable understanding of the possible indicators of abuse and neglect. She understands the procedures she must follow if she has concerns about the welfare of a child.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder helps children's speech and language to develop. For example, she talks to children about their play and encourages them to learn nursery rhymes and songs. The childminder provides challenging activities to help children develop their physical skills. For example, they concentrate hard as they try to place small wooden sticks into a container with holes in it. With perseverance they achieve their goal. The childminder works in partnership with parents to help children develop new skills. She shares her regular observations and assessments of children's progress with parents. This helps them to support their child's learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Breaches of statutory requirements mean that children's safety is not assured. Children do not have access to suitable facilities to ensure robust hygiene practices. Despite these weaknesses, children enjoy their time with the childminder. She is sensitive to their emotional needs. The childminder helps children to develop their confidence and self- esteem. She praises their efforts and is alongside them during their play. The childminder encourages children to learn to share, take turns and show kind behaviour towards one another.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their development. This prepares them well for the next stages in their learning. Children ask for help when they need it and are happy to express themselves. They confidently select what they would like to play with from the choices available in the childminder's living room. They make marks on paper and say what it is they have drawn. Young children pick up, feel and shake sensory toys. This builds on their understanding of how different objects behave. Children are aware of mathematical concepts, such as big and little.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY559869 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10103577 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 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in North Wootton. She operates all year around from 7am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 2.

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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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