Childminder EY284995

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 September 2016 17 July 2015

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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 has a poor understanding of safeguarding. Her knowledge of child protection concerns is weak, in particular all the signs a child may be at risk of harm and the procedures to follow if any allegations are made against her. This puts children's safety at significant risk and is also a breach of requirements for the Childcare Register.  The childminder does not maintain an accurate record of medication administered to children or gain parents' written consent. This places children's welfare at further risk and is also a breach of requirements for the Childcare Register.  The childminder has not completed the required progress check for children between the ages of two and three years. She does not evaluate their learning and developmental progress effectively or share her findings with their parents.  The childminder does not monitor children's progress accurately or plan for their next

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This provision is inadequate

steps in learning. Children do not have sufficient challenge in their learning and do not make adequate progress.  Self-evaluation is ineffective. The childminder does not identify weaknesses in her practice or gaps in her knowledge. She has not met all of the actions and recommendations set at her last inspection.

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It has the following strengths

 Children play independently and enjoy their time with the childminder.

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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

 update knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children procedures, in line with guidance of the relevant Local Safeguarding Children Board, particularly the indicators that would cause concern and what to do if an allegation is made against you 01/10/2016

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 keep a written record of parents' prior permission for administering any medicine to children and of each time medicine is administered to a child 14/09/2016

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 complete the required written progress check for two-year-old children, highlighting areas in which a child is progressing well and where some additional support might be needed, sharing a written summary of this with their parents 01/10/2016

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 use observation and assessments effectively to plan consistent learning opportunities that challenge children fully in the next steps of their learning and development. 01/10/2016

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

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 improve the effectiveness of self-evaluation to identify areas for improvement and address professional development needs, including knowledge of any changes in childcare practice, to fully support children's care, learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed and discussed the learning activities provided with the childminder, and assessed the quality of teaching and its impact on children's learning.  The inspector sampled documentation, including the childminder's policies, and reviewed children's records.  The inspector discussed with the childminder her self-evaluation processes and plans for improvement.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises that are available for the care of children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is ineffective. The childminder's knowledge of child protection matters is poor. She is not aware of all the indicators that may cause concern or what to do if an allegation is made against her. This places children's well-being at significant risk. However, the childminder generally understands the reporting procedures if she has a concern about a child and has access to relevant contact numbers. The childminder does not maintain accurate medication records. She fails to keep a record of parents' written permission to give children medication and does not record any medicine she administers. This puts children's safety and welfare at further risk. The childminder fails to evaluate her practice effectively. She has not identified where there are breaches in requirements and how these negatively affect children's welfare and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The childminder fails to plan learning experiences that are tailored to meet children's individual interests and abilities. She does not identify what each child needs to learn next and use this information to plan challenging activities that help them make the progress of which they are capable. The childminder does not monitor and review children's progress accurately to identify areas where they may need further support. She has not completed the required progress checks for children aged between two and three years and shared a written summary of these with parents. These weaknesses were raised as actions at the last inspection and have not been sufficiently addressed to improve outcomes for children. The childminder supports children's language development effectively. For example, she talks to children as they play and repeats simple words to build younger children's vocabulary. Children show some interest in the activities, such as during a game of

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

matching picture cards, where they are eager to find the pairs first. Younger children are curious and imaginative. For example, they match shapes and discover how things fit together.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Children's welfare is not assured due to the significant weaknesses identified in safeguarding at the inspection. This is particularly in relation to the childminder's lack of knowledge in child protection matters and her poor understanding of administering children's medication appropriately. However, the childminder has a suitable understanding of supporting positive behaviour and attitudes. For example, she uses praise and explanations to help children learn how to behave well. Children have warm relationships with the childminder, going to her for cuddles and reassurance. The childminder keeps parents informed about their child's day through daily conversations.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Children are not well prepared for the next stage in their learning. They do not receive targeted support to challenge and extend their abilities effectively. Although children develop good communication and language skills, they are not gaining other skills they need for future learning and eventually, for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY284995 Local authority West Berkshire (Newbury) Inspection number 1054823 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 17 July 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Mortimer, Berkshire. The childminder offers care on Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, all year round except for family holidays and bank holidays.

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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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Telephone number

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