Childminder EY378203

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 July 2016 4 December 2014

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4

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This provision is inadequate

 The childminder fails to meet all requirements, including those relating to the Childcare Register. Children's safety and well-being are not assured. The childminder does not know the procedures to follow in the event of a concern about a child's welfare. She has a poor understanding of the wider aspects of safeguarding.  Children's good health is not well supported; for example, toys and resources are not always clean. The childminder fails to work in partnership with parents to implement suitable care routines for younger children.  The childminder does not have an adequate understanding of her responsibility to promote children's learning and development. Children do not make adequate progress.  The childminder does not gather or share enough information about children's ongoing progress with parents and other early years settings that children attend, to provide consistent support for their learning.

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This provision is inadequate

 Planning and assessment are ineffective. The childminder fails to identify where children need more support or plan a range of purposeful play opportunities. Children are not taught effectively to develop their early communication and speaking skills.  Improvement since the last inspection is poor. Weaknesses in the provision remain. The childminder fails to evaluate her provision or practice effectively.

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It has the following strengths

 Older children have opportunities to learn about how fruit and vegetables grow.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 gain an up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding issues and ensure the safeguarding policy and procedure are in line with the Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures to support a referral without delay 22/07/2016

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 work effectively with parents to ensure that children's care is tailored to meet their individual needs 22/07/2016

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 ensure toys and resources are clean and fit for purpose 22/07/2016  increase understanding of the learning and development requirements and improve teaching skills to ensure that children receive the support they need in their learning 21/09/2016

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 develop purposeful partnerships with parents and other professionals to promote consistency of learning between home and the setting 21/09/2016

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 use observation and assessment effectively to accurately identify and plan for the next steps in children's learning, particularly their communication and language skills and keep parents well informed about their children's learning 21/09/2016

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 take full account of the individual needs, interests and stage of development of each child, including those who need more support, and use this information to plan challenging and enjoyable experiences that cover all the areas of learning and promote children's development effectively. 21/09/2016

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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 develop effective self-evaluation processes to identify breaches of requirements and areas of weakness to improve practice and outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector was shown the areas of the childminder's home used for childminding.  The inspector talked to the childminder about the children's development and how she works with other providers.  The inspector examined a selection of documentation, including children's records.  The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with the children and discussed their learning.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is not effective. The childminder is unaware of the Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures or the routes of referral to take if she has a concern about a child. She has a written safeguarding policy containing incorrect information. These weaknesses in safeguarding arrangements could lead to a delay in seeking relevant advice or support to protect children's welfare. Since the last inspection, the childminder has made insufficient improvement. Weaknesses in hygiene practice, planning and resourcing for outdoor play are still poor. For example, some toys are dirty. The childminder has accessed some external help but this has not been effective in supporting her to identify further areas for development and ways to improve her practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The childminder is not clear how much progress children are making or how to reduce gaps in their development. She fills out assessment forms but lacks understanding of how to use information gathered to identify the next steps for children's learning effectively. Children do not make adequate progress because the childminder does not plan activities or support that is tailored to meet their learning needs. Children are offered the same activities daily, which is limited to a very small range that does not capture their interest. Young children are left to occupy themselves and do not receive adequate support to foster their early language skills. The childminder does not work in partnership with parents and others to share useful information and support children's learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The weaknesses in safeguarding awareness, such as knowledge of signs that a child may be at risk of harm, and hygiene practice compromise children's safety and health. Routines and planning do not take into account times for younger children to rest. The young children are unable to focus on their play as they become tired or overexcited. Resources provided for outdoor use are minimal and not used well to support children's learning. For example, a younger child is offered a limited range of plastic figurines, poorly presented in an unclean playhouse. Older children access a water play activity but the water is dirty. The selection of resources on offer does not motivate children in their play.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Children are insufficiently challenged and do not achieve their potential. They do not have many stimulating learning experiences. Children's attention is easily distracted because they lack interest in some of the toys offered to them. Younger children make slow progress in early communication development. Children play compliantly and are well behaved but they are not adequately prepared for their future learning and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY378203 Local authority Bracknell Forest Inspection number 1049167 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 4 December 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Sandhurst, Berkshire. She offers care all year round.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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