Childminder EY561573

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

The quality of education Inadequate Behaviour and attitudes Inadequate Personal development Inadequate Leadership and management Inadequate Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is inadequate

Children's safety is comprised. Children are not always cared for by the correct number of adults. This has an impact on their safety. Furthermore, children are not fully protected from harm as the childminder's assistant does not have a good enough understanding of safeguarding procedures. The childminder has not kept Ofsted informed about all people who work at the premises where children are cared for. This could potentially put children into contact with adults whose suitability has not been checked.

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The provision is inadequate

Children are not supported well enough to enable them to have a positive attitude to learning. The childminder and her assistant do not have high enough expectations of children. They do not always challenge them to ensure that they are provided with good-quality learning experiences. Children's learning is not supported well enough. The childminder does not gather information from parents about children's abilities when they first start. However, children demonstrate that they are happy. They snuggle into the childminder to share their experiences and thoughts with her.

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder works with her co-childminder and their assistant. They offer children plenty of space to explore and investigate their surroundings. Children have access to a suitable range of toys and resources.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not always ensure that the required adult-to-child ratios are maintained. This means that the safety and needs of children are not always effectively met. n The childminder's assistant collects children from pre-schools and schools on her own. She does not have a paediatric first-aid certificate in place. The childminder has not considered this when organising her staff, in order to keep children safe. This means that children are not fully protected should they have an accident while in the care of the assistant. n The childminder has not provided Ofsted with information about all individuals who work on the premises. She has not notified Ofsted that, on occasion, she cares for children at an additional premises. Furthermore, she has not made sure her assistant is aware of the procedure to follow if an allegation of harm is made against herself, her assistant or other people who work or live where care

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is provided. This compromises children's safety. n The childminder does not identify professional development opportunities for herself and her assistant to help them to provide children with good-quality education. They do not challenge children enough when they play alongside them. Therefore, children do not make as much progress as possible in their

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need to do better?

25 November 2019 learning. n The childminder lets parents know about their children's day. For example, she sends them photographs of their children playing. However, when children first start, she does not gather enough information from parents about children's prior learning to help her to plan for their development. n The childminder does not consistently support parents with their children's learning at home. This means that parents are not able to encourage their child to develop the skills that they need to learn next. n The childminder encourages children with their literacy skills. For example, she asks older children to recognise letters of the alphabet that are in their name. This helps children to learn some skills in preparation for their move on to school. n The childminder uses the curriculum to provide opportunities to broaden children's experiences. For example, she takes them to children's groups and to

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need to do better?

visit different places, such as the church. This contributes to children's understanding of their local community. n The childminder encourages children to be independent. Children wash their hands prior to eating. n The childminder praises children's achievements. For example, she says, 'Well done.' This helps to raise their self-esteem. Children value the praise they receive and behave well.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

Children's safety is not assured. This is because the childminder does not ensure that the appropriate adult-to-child ratios are maintained. Her assistant does not hold a current paediatric first-aid certificate and is occasionally left alone with children. The childminder has not informed Ofsted of changes to the people who work at the different premises that she uses for minding children. The childminder's assistant does not understand the procedure to follow if an allegation is made against any adults who work and live on the premises.

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Due date

ensure that staff-to-child ratios are maintained at all times 18/12/2019

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Due date

ensure that assistants who are left alone with children hold a current paediatric first-aid certificate 18/12/2019

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Due date

25 November 2019 provide Ofsted with information about all persons who work at the premises where children are cared for 18/12/2019

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Due date

ensure assistants have a secure knowledge of the procedure to follow in the event of allegation made against people who work or live on the premises 18/12/2019

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Due date

ensure that the curriculum provides sufficient challenge for children in all areas of learning and development 17/01/2020

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Due date

ensure parents contribute what they know about their child's development to initial assessments of their children's skills and knowledge, and support parents to encourage their child's learning at home. 17/01/2020

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY561573 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10131256 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 to 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 19 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Quorn, Loughborough. She operates all year round from 7am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant and a co- childminder. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This inspection was carried out as a result of a risk assessment process, following information received about the provider. n The inspector had a tour of areas of the premises that are used by children. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors 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 held discussions with the childminder and her assistant. She reviewed relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children throughout the inspection.

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Inspection activities

25 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

25 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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