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 Register and the Childcare Register. He has a poor understanding of how to safeguard children and the signs and symptoms of abuse or neglect. He is unaware of whom to contact should he have concerns about a child's welfare. Children's safety is significantly compromised.  The childminder significantly lacks the skills and knowledge needed to fulfil his role. He gives little regard for the steps to follow if there is an allegation made against himself or a member of the household. He is unaware of legislation and government initiatives linked to safeguarding. These significant weaknesses place children at risk.  The childminder has limited interaction with children and raises his voice at other adults while children are present. He does not help children feel safe or model acceptable behaviour. This is detrimental to children's well-being.

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This provision is inadequate

 The childminder does not maintain a daily record of children's attendance to promote their welfare. He has no knowledge of the statutory requirement to carry out a progress check for children aged between two and three years. Parents are not provided with a short written summary of their child's progress at this point in their development.  The childminder has a very poor understanding of the learning and development requirements. He does not observe and assess children's progress or plan for the next stage in their development. He does not gather detailed information regarding children's starting points, or share information with other settings children attend, to support continuity in care.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder keeps his first-aid training up to date.

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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

 take immediate action to improve knowledge and understanding of child protection issues, to identify all signs of possible abuse and neglect at the earliest opportunity, and to know how to respond to any child protection concerns in an appropriate and timely manner 06/12/2017

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 ensure knowledge and understanding of how to safeguard children are kept up to date and in line with the guidance from the Local Safeguarding Children Board, including how to refer or manage allegations against household members 06/12/2017

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 improve knowledge and understanding of child protection legislation and government initiatives to keep children and their families safe, including the 'Prevent' duty guidance 06/12/2017

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 keep and maintain a 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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 implement an effective key person system to ensure that each child's care is tailored to their needs, which should include obtaining information about children's capabilities and interests, and sharing information with parents and other settings to support continuity of care 06/12/2017

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

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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 observations, assessments and planning to ensure all children are making good progress 06/12/2017

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 improve interactions with children to ensure they are offered quality learning experiences that help them make good progress 06/12/2017

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 ensure progress checks for children between the ages of two and three years are completed, to inform parents and help them in supporting their children's learning and development at home 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 accompanied the childminder on his daily school collection.  The inspector sampled a range of documents, including safeguarding procedures, qualifications and training certificates, and a selection of policies and procedures.  The inspector evaluated a learning activity with the childminder and spoke with him and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account 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 not effective. The childminder does not understand the procedure to follow in the event of a concern arising about a child's welfare. He has a poor knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. The childminder lacks an understanding of the steps to follow should an allegation be made against him or a member of the household. He referred to this as 'irrelevant as it would not happen'. In addition, he is not aware of the 'Prevent' duty guidance to protect children from extreme behaviours and views. These significant failures place children at considerable risk. The childminder does not monitor or track children's development. He does not identify areas where children are at risk of falling behind or help them catch up. The childminder is qualified and works alongside a co-minder. However, he does not use his qualifications to identify and improve weaknesses in teaching or to monitor children's

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

outcomes. The childminder does not share information with other settings children attend. He does not complete the statutory progress check for children aged between two and three years. Parents, therefore, do not receive this written information about their children's progress to support learning at home. The childminder has addressed the recommendation raised at the last inspection. However, he has little understanding of the weaknesses in his practice and the impact that these have on the children in his care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The childminder has a very poor understanding of how children learn, which results in inadequate teaching and a significant lack of progress in children's development. The childminder does not observe and assess children's achievements. He fails to provide or plan meaningful learning opportunities that help children make progress. The childminder has very limited interactions with children. He sits on the floor away from them with no contact and does not challenge or motivate them to learn. The childminder does not provide children with the opportunity to show what they can do and achieve. For example, when children tell him they have made a 'bed' or placed a favourite item in a 'car', he does not acknowledge them and looks away. Children quickly lose interest. They spend long periods sitting on the floor and there is no clear direction or support offered.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The childminder does not ensure children's care is tailored to their individual needs. He does not gain information about children's starting points on entry to the setting and is unaware of his key children's ages and individual care needs, such as children's daily routines. The childminder is not a suitable role model. For example, during the inspection, he raised his voice several times to his co-minder and to other adults while children were present. This has a detrimental effect on children's well-being and their understanding of acceptable behaviour. The childminder fails to record children's attendance to help keep them safe, particularly in the event of an emergency. The childminder provides some opportunities for children to access the outdoors. For example, children accompany him on a daily collection from other settings. Children are secured into a pushchair, however, receive very limited communication or interaction from the childminder during this time.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Children gain some understanding of diversity and similarities and differences within their community during the festival of Diwali.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Children do not make the progress of which they are capable. They are not engaged or motivated to learn. Children do not gain the key skills they need to be ready to start school. Weaknesses in the childminder's understanding of his legal roles and responsibilities significantly impact on children's outcomes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY420446 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 1115087 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. He 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. He receives funding for the provision of free early years education to children aged two, three and four years. The childminder holds a level 3 qualification.

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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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