Childminder EY561003

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 are not safeguarded effectively. The childminder does not have a good enough understanding of the procedures to follow if an allegation of harm is made against anyone who works or lives on the premises where children are cared for. Children are not supervised closely enough to ensure their safety. This is because the childminder does not always ensure that she is working within the required adult-to-child ratios. Furthermore, she has not informed Ofsted of all people who work on the premises that she cares for children. This could potentially allow adults whose suitability has not been checked to have contact with children.

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The provision is inadequate

Children are not challenged enough to ensure that they make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder does not have high enough expectations of children. They are not given time to think and respond to questions that the childminder asks them. This demotivates children and, consequently, they do not develop a positive attitude to learning. However, children have access to plenty of space where they are able to follow their own interests. They have opportunities to broaden their experiences. The childminder teaches children how to handle and care for animals as they pet her rabbit. Children show that they are happy. They value the praise and encouragement they receive from the childminder and behave well. The childminder does not work effectively with parents to encourage them to continue their children's learning at home.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has failed to notify Ofsted that she works with a co-childminder and their assistant. Furthermore, she has not notified Ofsted that she has changed her name and that, on occasion, she cares for children at an additional premises. n The childminder does not provide a broad enough curriculum that challenges children. As a result, children do not make good enough progress and do not get the best start in their education. n When children first start attending, the childminder does not gather enough information from parents about what children already know and can do. This means that she is not able to appropriately plan for children's next steps as she does not have a full understanding of their starting points. n The childminder does not ensure that adult-to-child ratios are met at all times. This compromises children's safety. n The childminder provides children with some experiences to develop their

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need to do better?

learning, including their social skills. She takes them to groups where they have opportunities to play with others. This helps children learn how to behave in different social situations and to make relationships. Children learn some skills in preparation for further education.

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need to do better?

25 November 2019 n The childminder promotes positive behaviour. Children ask before they get down from the table at lunchtime. They behave well and use good manners. n The childminder teaches children about the importance of good hygiene. Children learn from a young age that they must wash their hands after petting the rabbit, before they eat and after toileting. The childminder offers children healthy foods. She finds out from parents about children's dietary and medical needs when they first start. This helps her to meet children's health needs. n The childminder helps children to learn about keeping themselves safe. When she walks with children in the street, she teaches them about road safety. She provides children with high-visibility jackets to wear. This helps them to be clearly visible to others. n Children practise and develop their physical skills, such as hand-to-eye coordination. They confidently and successfully use bricks to build a tower.

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need to do better?

Children enjoy lots of outdoor play in all weathers. They have the opportunity to develop good spacial awareness and coordination, as they ride wheeled toys around the garden. n The childminder plays alongside children. When children play with a toy aeroplane, she asks them how many passengers they have. Younger children count to three. They listen and respond appropriately to questions they are asked.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has not informed Ofsted of changes to her registration. She does not ensure that the appropriate adult-to-child ratios are maintained. The childminder does not understand the procedure to follow if an allegation is made against any adults who work or live on the premises. This means that children's safety is not assured. However, the childminder is able to identify some of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. She checks her home for hazards and removes these. This helps to provide a suitable environment for children to play.

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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

25 November 2019 provide Ofsted with information about all changes to the provision, including changes to people who work on the premises 18/12/2019

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Due date

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

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Due date

plan a curriculum that provides children with sufficient challenge in all areas of learning and development 17/01/2020

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Due date

ensure parents contribute their own information to initial assessments of their child's skills and knowledge, and that they support and encourage their child's learning at home. 17/01/2020

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY561003 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10131883 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 6 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 a co-childminder and their assistant.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector toured areas of the premises that children use. 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. 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

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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