Childminder in Milton Keynes

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 June 2017 22 February 2017

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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 not completed the necessary suitability checks and notified Ofsted of people living in her home as required at the last inspection, which compromises children's safety and welfare.  The childminder has not implemented an effective safeguarding policy, to include allegations procedures, in line with Local Safeguarding Children Board guidance.  The childminder has failed to meet actions raised at previous inspections, and is also failing to meet the associated requirements of the Childcare Register. She does not recognise the effects of further weaknesses in her provision, or reflect on her professional development, so her capacity to improve is poor.  The childminder does not have suitable contents in her first-aid kit to treat children's injuries appropriately.  The childminder does not maintain a daily record of children's attendance, as required.  Children do not make good progress. The childminder does not monitor or assess

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This provision is inadequate

children's learning sufficiently to identify and close any gaps in their development.  The childminder does not develop partnerships with other settings that children attend to ensure that children receive consistency in care and teaching.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder is calm and welcoming and forms friendly relationships with the children. The children play well together and take turns with chosen resources.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

The provision is inadequate and Ofsted intends to take enforcement action

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

We will issue a Welfare Requirements Notice requiring the provider to:

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Due Date

 ensure that all individuals living on the premises are known to Ofsted and that suitability checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service checks, are completed 07/07/2017

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 keep and implement a policy and procedures to safeguard children, which are in line with Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures 07/07/2017

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 ensure there are suitable contents in an accessible first-aid kit at all times for use with children 07/07/2017

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 maintain a daily record of the names of the children being cared for on the premises and their hours of attendance 07/07/2017

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 maintain a two-way flow of information and communication with providers of other settings that children attend to provide consistency in children's care and learning. 07/07/2017

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

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 ensure observations and assessments are carried out to plan and provide challenging activities that interest children and help them make good progress 07/07/2017

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises during the inspection.  The inspector talked to the children and the childminder at convenient times during the inspection.  The inspector observed children's play and evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector sought the views from parents through written feedback.  The inspector looked at a range of relevant documentation relating to safeguarding, policies and procedures, and learning and development documents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

The childminder does not ensure children's safety adequately. She has failed to meet the majority of actions that were set at her last inspection and there are now additional breaches in requirements. Arrangements for safeguarding are ineffective. Since her last inspection, the childminder has failed to carry out suitability checks and notify Ofsted of the people living in her home. Therefore, these weaknesses remain and Ofsted intends to take further action. The childminder does not implement an appropriate safeguarding policy that is in line with the Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures. She does not record children's names, arrival and departure times to help her to monitor children's attendance. She has completed the relevant paediatric first-aid training. However, she does not ensure her first-aid kit has suitable contents that are accessible for any first-aid treatment. The childminder fails to share information with other early years providers to

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

help to support children's learning effectively. She fails to monitor children's learning to identify any gaps in their development and plan towards their next stages in learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The childminder does not use observations and assessments to monitor children's progress and plan future challenging activities that meet their needs. Her lack of teaching skills limits the rate at which they make progress in readiness for school. Children choose what they want to play with and the childminder sometimes sits and interacts with them as they play. They use their imaginations to build models from construction sets and the childminder asks them some questions to encourage them to share their thoughts.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The weaknesses in leadership and management do not ensure children's welfare is adequately met at all times. Also, the childminder does not share a two-way flow of information with settings that children move on to, or already attend, to help to continue their learning in all environments. Despite these serious failings, the childminder has a calm nature and children enjoy her company. Children learn to share and be respectful towards each other. The childminder encourages children to adopt healthy lifestyles, for example, as they enjoy fruit snacks and balanced meals. She shares children's daily care needs and activities with parents to keep them informed about children's experiences.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Children do not make sufficient progress because of a lack of monitoring and challenging activities to adequately support their individual learning needs. Children do enjoy their time with the childminder and develop some personal skills in readiness for school. For example, they learn to manage their personal care needs and show confidence as they speak to adults and explore the childminder's home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 141278 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 1086717 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 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 22 February 2017

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Bancroft, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. She provides care from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, throughout the year, except over Christmas.

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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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