Childminder in Leicester

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

The quality of education Inadequate Behaviour and attitudes Inadequate Personal development Inadequate Leadership and management Inadequate Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is inadequate

Children are not interested or engaged in their learning. Activities lack sufficient challenge. There is little variation in the songs children sing or the activities they complete. This impacts negatively upon the progress that children make. The childminder plays a guitar to accompany nursery rhymes. Children frequently express that they would like to be involved in playing the instrument, however, the childminder does not provide opportunities or resources to enable them to do so. The childminder does not recognise how to adapt activities or teach children to ensure that they learn as much as possible. Children are not encouraged to use their imaginative skills or to think for themselves. That said, children are confident. They have secure relationships with the childminder. They enjoy it when she joins them in running races in the garden.

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder does not have high expectations for children's behaviour. As a result, children do not behave well. They struggle to manage their emotions and to understand boundaries. This leads to a chaotic and disorderly environment, which impacts on children's learning and their safety. For example, they sometimes engage in potentially risky behaviour, such as climbing on furniture.

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need to do better?

n The quality of education provided is weak. The childminder does not ask children appropriate questions to develop their problem-solving skills or their communication skills. During a card game to match 'opposites', she provides children with all the answers. She misses several opportunities to explain and extend children's learning about what makes things opposite, for example 'day' and 'night'. Children are not being supported well in the development of their speech and language. n The childminder's assessments of children's progress are not tailored for the individual children she has in her care. Furthermore, her assessments are inaccurate. This means that she is not identifying any gaps in learning and planning appropriate activities to help children achieve their next developmental steps. n The childminder does not assess children's learning between the ages of two and three years old effectively. Assessments are not focused on the appropriate

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need to do better?

areas and stages of learning for children of this age. Furthermore, they do not provide clear information to parents about their children's achievements and any areas for development. n The childminder does not have a good understanding of how children learn. Frequently, children do not enjoy the activities that she plans. This impacts on the progress that children make. That said, the childminder does provide children with opportunities to broaden their experiences. They take outings to

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18 November 2019 the park, to the library and to stay-and-play sessions. This also enables children to spend time playing with and interacting with their peers. n Parents state that they are happy with the information provided by the childminder. They receive daily written and verbal feedback about their children's individual care routines and the activities they have been involved in at the setting. n The childminder does not organise her premises and equipment in a way that meets the needs of children. There are limited resources available. Other toys and equipment are inaccessible to children because they are kept in storage or cannot be reached. In addition, the outdoor area is set up with a slide that is too small for the ages of the children in attendance. The childminder's poor planning of the childcare environment further contributes to children's lack of engagement within the setting. n The childminder develops children's knowledge of how to keep themselves

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healthy. She provides simple messages about how to dress appropriately to keep themselves warm in the cold weather. She teaches children to blow their noses and to cover their mouths when they cough. n The premises is not always kept secure because the childminder does not lock the front door at all times. This compromises children's safety. n The childminder gives unclear and inconsistent messages to children regarding their behaviour. For example, she does not always intervene promptly when they demonstrate challenging behaviour and she tries to encourage them to listen to instructions by offering 'reward' stickers. Consequently, children are not learning to modify their behaviour effectively.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder does not ensure that the premises is secure at all times when children are present. That said, the childminder does minimise other potential risks. For example, stairgates in her home ensure that children do not access the upstairs or the kitchen on their own. The childminder recognises the signs and symptoms that could indicate that a child is at risk of harm or abuse. Furthermore, she understands the safeguarding procedures she would follow if she had concerns about a child in her care.

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Due date

18 November 2019 plan a varied range of interesting activities that keep children engaged in their learning and help them to achieve their next developmental steps 18/02/2020

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Due date

accurately assess individual children's progress, so that any gaps in their learning are identified and steps can be taken to address these 18/02/2020

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Due date

ensure that the assessment of children's progress, when they are between the ages of two and three years old, focuses on the prime areas of learning. Further ensure that the assessment provides clear information to parents about children's achievements and any areas for development 18/02/2020

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Due date

ensure that children's speech and language development is effectively supported and promoted. This is with particular regard to allowing children plenty of opportunities to engage in dialogue and to respond to questions 18/02/2020

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establish a programme of professional development that focuses on managing children's behaviour effectively and raising the quality of education, so that children learn to behave well and are able to make good progress 18/02/2020

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Due date

ensure that children's behaviour and conduct is managed consistently and effectively 13/12/2019

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Due date

ensure that the premises is kept secure at all times 13/12/2019

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Due date

ensure that the premises and equipment are organised in a way that meets the needs of children. This is with particular regard to children being able to independently access resources and that the equipment available is suitable for their age. 13/12/2019

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY372912 Local authority Leicester Inspection number 10106358 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 3 to 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 23 March 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Leicester. She operates all year round, every day from 7am to 6pm, except for family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided. 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 reviewed relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of the adults living on the premises and evidence of the childminder's training and qualifications. n The inspector discussed children's learning and development with the childminder and sampled their records.

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Inspection activities

18 November 2019 We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

18 November 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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