Childminder EY364543

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 February 2018 2 April 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 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

 Children's welfare is compromised. The childminder's knowledge of how to keep children safe is extremely poor. She has a very weak understanding of child protection and of Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures.  The childminder fails to keep all documentation required for the safe management of the provision. She does not maintain written records of children's hours of attendance, as required.  The childminder does not have a procedure for dealing with complaints. She does not keep a record of complaints and their outcomes.  Partnerships with parents are not strong enough. The childminder does not keep all parents informed of their children's progress.  The quality of teaching is poor. The childminder has not established a programme of professional development to help her address her weak teaching and her knowledge of the learning and development requirements.  Systems for observation and assessment are ineffective. The childminder does not plan

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This provision is inadequate

activities that are focused and purposeful or that match the interests and needs of the children. These weaknesses hinder children's progress.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles. For example, children benefit from healthy snacks and regular exercise in the fresh air.

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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

 improve knowledge of safeguarding, including gaining a robust understanding of roles and responsibilities regarding child protection and how to implement the policy and procedures for safeguarding effectively 15/03/2018

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Due Date

 ensure that a daily record of the names of the children being cared for on the premises and their hours of attendance is accurately maintained 15/03/2018

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Due Date

 put in place a procedure for dealing with complaints and keep a record of any complaints and their outcomes 15/03/2018

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 improve partnerships with parents to keep them informed of their children's progress 15/03/2018

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 undertake appropriate training and professional development to ensure children receive good-quality learning and development experiences that continually improve 15/03/2018

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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

 make more precise assessments of children's abilities, especially when they first start, and use the information obtained to identify their individual needs, interests and stage of development, and to plan a challenging experience for each child to promote their good progress. 15/03/2018

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector checked a range of documentation, including safeguarding procedures and evidence of the childminder's suitability.  The inspector spoke with staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector took into account the views of parents spoken to on the day.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is not effective. The childminder does not know the correct procedure to follow in the event of an allegation against herself or household members. She does not know how to identify potential concerns about children's well-being or the action to take to report any concerns to the appropriate agencies. In addition, the childminder has not updated her knowledge with regard to the 'Prevent' duty guidance. She does not understand how to recognise and support children who may be at risk of exposure to extreme views. The childminder does not maintain the required documentation. She does not keep accurate records of children's hours of attendance. The childminder does not have a robust procedure for dealing with complaints or keep a record of any complaints and their outcomes. The childminder fails to evaluate her practice and keep up to date with early years practice. She has completed some required training, such as first aid.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

However, she has not taken action to focus her professional development on improving her teaching and outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

Although the childminder is qualified, the quality of teaching does not reflect this. She does not demonstrate that she has the knowledge and expertise to improve children's learning. The childminder fails to identify all children's initial starting points and capabilities. She does not plan effectively to build on what children already know. The childminder does not carry out regular and precise assessments of all children's progress. This means she is unable to identify and address any gaps in their learning. The childminder provides some activities that occupy children. For example, children develop their imagination as they play with small-world toys. However, weaknesses in her assessment process means she does not identify the relevant next steps in learning for individual children. For example, children who need further support in developing their communication and language do not get the help they need to build on these skills. This

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

limits children's development and restricts the progress they make.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The weaknesses in leadership and management mean that children's welfare and safety are at risk. Although parents are happy with the provision, the childminder does not share regular information about their child's learning. She does not keep all parents informed about how they can support their child's learning at home. Nevertheless, the childminder provides sound support for children's emotional development. Children form suitable bonds with her and are happy and settled. They behave well.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Weaknesses in teaching have a significant negative impact on children's learning. Children do not develop all of the key skills they need to be ready to start school. Activities are not challenging enough. Children do not benefit from positive, meaningful interaction from the childminder. They do not develop confidence in their communication skills. Despite this, children develop some physical skills to help prepare them for when they begin writing. For example, they eagerly make marks with chalks and use tweezers to pick up objects. However, weaknesses in the childminder's assessment and planning processes mean that children do not make the progress of which they are capable.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY364543 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 1068853 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 2 April 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. She operates her provision all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder holds a qualification at level 3.

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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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