Childminder in Swindon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 November 2017 28 May 2015

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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 does not meet all requirements for the Early Years and Childcare Registers. She is unaware of legislation and government initiatives linked to safeguarding. She does not understand the procedures to follow if there is an allegation made against her or a member of the household, or disqualification by association. These significant weaknesses place children's well-being at risk.  The childminder fails to record children's attendance to reflect when each child is present, to help keep them safe, particularly in the event of an emergency. She does not ensure that the premises are safe for children and fit for purpose. She does not identify and remove, or minimise, significant hazards that are detrimental to children's safety. This puts children at risk of being hurt.  The childminder has a very poor understanding of the learning and development requirements. She does not establish children's starting points or use observations and

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This provision is inadequate

assessments to identify any gaps in progress or plan for their future development. She merely supervises activities and does not extend children's enthusiasm for learning. Children do not make the progress of which they are capable.  The childminder is not aware of the weaknesses in her practice and is not driven to improve the quality of her provision and her teaching. In addition, she is not aware of her responsibility to complete the required progress checks for children between the ages of two and three years and then to share a written summary with parents.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder encourages children to understand appropriate hygiene practices. She ensures children wash their hands before mealtimes.

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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

 take immediate action to develop an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of child protection legislation, including the 'Prevent' duty guidance to keep children and their families safe 06/12/2017

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 improve knowledge and understanding of how to safeguard children in line with the guidance from the Local Safeguarding Children Board, including any information that may affect suitability to work with children 06/12/2017

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 keep and maintain an accurate daily record of names of the children being cared for on the premises and their days and hours of attendance 06/12/2017

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 take all necessary steps to ensure measures are taken to identify and remove or minimise all risks and hazards to children's health and safety 06/12/2017

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 improve knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements, to meet the individual needs and stages of development of each child 06/12/2017

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 implement an effective system of observation and assessment to gain an understanding of children's starting points, gaps in development and achievements, and use this information to plan activities to meet their next steps in learning, to enable them to make good progress 06/12/2017

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 use appropriate training and professional development opportunities to gain suitable skills and experience to care for children 06/12/2017

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 review the progress of children aged between two and three years and provide parents with a short written summary of their child's development in the prime areas of learning. 06/12/2017

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector sampled a range of documents, including safeguarding procedures, qualifications, some training certificates, and a selection of policies and procedures.  The inspector evaluated a learning activity with the childminder and spoke with her and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day of inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

The arrangements for safeguarding are ineffective. The childminder has failed to keep up to date with changes in child protection legislation. She has a poor understanding of the 'Prevent' duty guidance to protect children from extreme behaviours and views and keep them safe from harm. The childminder has some knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse. However she has a lack of understanding of the steps to follow should an allegation be made against her or a member of her household, and about disqualification by association. In addition, she does not monitor and maintain an accurate record of children's daily attendance. This places children's safety at serious risk in the event of an emergency. The childminder has low expectations of children. She fails to monitor their progress to see if they are developing well or if there are gaps in learning for which intervention is needed. The childminder is qualified. However, she does not use her

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qualification to help her improve her knowledge and skills and she does not seek out training. In addition, she has a poor understanding of the significant weaknesses in her practice and the impact that these have on the children's outcomes.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The childminder has an inadequate understanding of how children learn. She does not observe and assess children's achievements to build upon what they know and can do. Teaching is inadequate and children do not make the progress of which they are capable. The childminder has not completed the required progress check of children's development between the ages of two and three years. She does not provide parents with a written summary of this check to support learning at home. The childminder sits alongside children as they play. However, she does not challenge them or plan activities that extend their learning. For example, she asks questions that require no more than a one-word answer. She asks children which day of the week it is before telling them the wrong day. Children become disinterested and activities are not engaging. For example, the childminder asks children to complete puzzles or name animals in a book that they already

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

identify with ease. This results in minimal learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The childminder places children at risk. On the day of the inspection, children accessed some items that were extremely dangerous. For example, they placed small marbles into their mouths. This substantially compromises their safety. The childminder does not support children to understand why this is not safe. In addition, she has not gained information from parents about children's starting points on entry to the setting to ensure their care is tailored right from the start. The childminder provides some opportunities for children to be physically active. She talks to children about taking turns and being kind. They discuss and learn about festivals, such as Diwali.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Children do not make enough progress from their starting points. They do not acquire the skills they need for their future learning and for school. Any learning that takes place is incidental. Children do not learn to concentrate and quickly become restless. They are not cared for in an environment where practice best supports their safety and welfare.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY337960 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 1115085 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011 and works alongside a co-childminder. She lives in the Abbey Meads area of Swindon. The childminder operates all year round, from 7.15am to 6pm, on Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. She receives funding for the provision of free early years education to children aged two, three and four years.

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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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