Childminder EY438682

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 July 2017 10 August 2016

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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 not implemented an effective safeguarding policy to include procedures to deal with allegations in line with the Local Safeguarding Children Board guidance. This compromises children's safety.  The childminder does not maintain an accurate daily record of children's attendance, as required.  The childminder fails to complete the required progress check for children aged between two and three years and does not share a written summary of this with parents.  The childminder does not hold a current paediatric first-aid certificate. This does not promote children's safety.  Children do not make good progress. The childminder does not monitor or assess children's learning effectively from the start or focus on what they need to learn next.  The childminder does not develop partnerships with parents or other settings that children attend to ensure that children receive consistency in care and teaching.

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It has the following strengths

 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 policies and procedures to safeguard children are up to date and include how to deal with allegations in line with Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures 21/08/2017

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Due Date

 maintain an accurate daily record of the hours of attendance of the children being cared for 21/08/2017

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Due Date

 obtain a current paediatric first-aid certificate 21/08/2017  maintain a two-way flow of information and communication with parents and providers of other settings that children attend, to provide consistency in children's care and learning 21/08/2017

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Due Date

 gain an up-to-date knowledge of child protection issues and guidance as well as Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures, including how to report concerns about children and allegations. 21/08/2017

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Due Date

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

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Due Date

 ensure the required progress check for children aged between two and three years is carried out and provide parents with a short written summary of this check 21/08/2017

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Due Date

 ensure observations and assessment of progress are carried out to understand children's interests and levels of achievement, and use this information to plan and provide challenging activities that interest children and help them make good progress. 21/08/2017

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home used for childminding.  The inspector talked to the childminder about the children's development.  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 ineffective. The childminder has a poor understanding of safeguarding matters. She does not implement an appropriate safeguarding policy that is in line with the Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures. The childminder's safeguarding policy does not detail the procedures to follow in the event that an allegation is made against her. She is not aware of her responsibilities to protect children, including in regard to recent government advice and guidance. She is unsure of whom to contact to report a concern about a child. The childminder has not made all of the required improvements identified at the last inspection and significant weaknesses remain. The childminder fails to maintain accurate records of children's hours of attendance, as required. The childminder also fails to establish children's starting points and track their progress to securely plan their next steps for learning. The childminder does not evaluate her practice sufficiently

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

and does not identify where she needs to raise the quality of the provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The childminder has limited knowledge of how to support children's learning. She does not identify their initial or ongoing stages of development. She fails to identify all gaps in children's learning and take action to close these. The childminder does not plan activities that offer suitable challenge and match children's learning needs. The childminder does not ensure she provides a stimulating learning environment to encourage children to explore. This leads to children wandering around and not being engaged in play. The childminder also fails to provide parents with the required summary of the progress check for children aged between two and three years.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Children's welfare and safety cannot be assured. Weaknesses in safeguarding have a significant impact on children's personal development and well-being. The childminder does not hold a current paediatric first-aid certificate. The childminder does not share a two-way flow of information with parents or settings that children already attend, to help to continue their learning in all environments. Despite these serious failings, the childminder has a kind 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.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Children do not make good enough progress because there is a lack of targeted, challenging and stimulating activities to support all areas of their learning and development. Consequently, their readiness for the next phase of their learning, including their move to school, is not assured. However, older children are self-motivated and enjoy taking part in activities. They happily play dominoes, learning how to share and take turns. Children confidently talk to adults and make choices in their play. Children have daily opportunities for fresh air and physical play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY438682 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 1107790 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 August 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Conniburrow, Milton Keynes. The childminder offers care on Monday to Friday, for most of the year.

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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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