Childminder EY272456

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 January 2018 2 September 2014

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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 Good 2

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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 have a sufficient understanding of the risks associated with children being drawn into extreme behaviours and does not understand his responsibility to report concerns.  The childminder does not consistently encourage parents to share information about what they know their children can already do when they first start and their ongoing achievements from home.  The childminder does not effectively evaluate his provision on a continual basis to ensure all the requirements are met.

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It has the following strengths

 Children are regularly observed in their play. The childminder carefully considers children's level of development and how he can support them to make further progress when planning activities.  Children respond well to the childminder's warm and caring nature and have formed strong attachments. Children demonstrate through their behaviour that they feel happy, safe and secure in his care.  The childminder and his co-childminder give high priority to safety and supervise children closely. The home is secure and daily checks on all environments children use help to ensure that risks are minimised.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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Due Date

 develop knowledge and understanding of the government's statutory 'Prevent' duty guidance. 02/03/2018

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Due Date

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

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Due Date

 strengthen partnerships with parents and support them to share what they know about their children's achievements at the start and on an ongoing basis  improve the use of self-evaluation to ensure that any weaknesses are swiftly identified and promptly addressed to ensure all requirements are met.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder throughout the inspection about his practice and children's learning and development.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living and working in the household.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is not effective. The childminder does not have knowledge of the 'Prevent' duty guidance. He is not aware of the indicators that a child or family may be at risk of being drawn into extreme behaviours or views. Nevertheless, the childminder has a secure understanding of the local safeguarding procedures and how to report concerns regarding signs and symptoms of abuse. The childminder does not reflect effectively on his practice to ensure that his knowledge and understanding of the welfare requirements are up to date. Parents are positive in their comments about the childminder's care of their children in 'thank you' cards.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plays with children at their level and they welcome his positive interaction. He supports children to learn colours and develop their counting skills through enjoyable play opportunities. Children hear mathematical language, such as 'bigger' and 'smaller' when building a tower out of cups. The childminder holds regular discussions with parents about their children's day and learning achievements. However, he does not gather sufficient information from parents at the start or on an ongoing basis about what their children can already do. The childminder observes children in their play and plans activities he knows they will enjoy.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Weaknesses in safeguarding mean that children's welfare is not supported effectively. However, despite this, children are comfortable and happy in the childminder's care. He interacts closely with children to help them settle quickly on arrival. Children are confident to access the toys and resources of their choice, including babies who freely explore the play areas. Children receive lots of positive praise from the childminder, which raises their self-esteem and helps to contribute to their good behaviour. The childminder promotes children's good health. They eat healthy foods and spend time in the fresh air, either in the garden or at local country parks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress, including those who speak English as an additional language. They are comfortably working within the range of development typical for their age. Children gain appropriate skills in readiness for their move to pre-school or school. Children are independent. They learn to be sociable and make friendships with adults and other children. Children are motivated and use the range of resources available to them with enthusiasm.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY272456 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 1070549 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 2 September 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Milton Keynes. He operates all year round from 7am to 6pm from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with another registered childminder.

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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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