Childminder 141626

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 February 2018 14 August 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 safety is compromised as the childminder does not always ensure that they are within her sight or hearing when they are at her home.  The childminder does not manage some negative elements of children's behaviour appropriately. This does not promote children's self-respect and they do not learn how to effectively manage their own behaviour.  Children's welfare is not promoted. The childminder does not have a secure understanding of what to do in the event of an allegation being made against her or anyone in her home. Additionally, she does not understand and recognise the signs that children may be at risk from extreme views or practices.  The childminder does not make good use of her assessments of children to plan their next steps in learning and to inform the planning of challenging play experiences. As a result, children do not make sufficient progress.

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It has the following strengths

 Children form warm relationships with the childminder. They enjoy interacting with her and go to her for comfort and reassurance.  The childminder works appropriately in partnership with parents. She informs them of children's activities so that they can talk with their children about these at home.

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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

 ensure children's safety by making sure that they are always within sight or hearing 26/02/2018

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Due Date

 develop knowledge of behaviour management so that any negative elements of children's behaviour are always handled appropriately 27/03/2018

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Due Date

 develop knowledge of child protection so that there is a clear understanding of what to do in the event of allegations being made, and to include a wider knowledge of issues that affect children's welfare, such as those covered by the 'Prevent' duty guidance 27/03/2018

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Due Date

 make sure that the assessments made of children are accurately used to develop their next steps in learning, and use this information to inform the daily planning of challenging experiences for children. 27/03/2018

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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 talked with children and the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. She reviewed an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of household members. She discussed the childminder's self-evaluation information and viewed a range of other documentation, including the safeguarding procedures.  The inspector discussed the views of parents with the childminder and also spoke to a parent.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective. The childminder does not ensure that she can always see or hear what children are doing when in her home and this seriously compromises their safety. On the day of the inspection, young children were able to stand on chairs and were left to eat snack items unsupervised. Nevertheless, the childminder risk assesses outings and makes sure children are adequately supervised on these occasions. The childminder understands how to recognise and report signs of abuse or neglect. However, she does not know the procedure to follow if allegations are made against her or anyone in her home. She is not aware of wider issues, such as the indicators that children are at risk of illegal practices like female genital mutilation, or of being exposed to extreme views. The childminder evaluates her work and uses some knowledge from her reading to develop her policies. However, she has not used her self-

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

evaluation to note the weaknesses in her practice. There are appropriate procedures to work in partnership with other childcare settings so that children's care is consistent.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

Children do not make sufficient progress as the quality of teaching is poor. Although the childminder observes children, she does not use this information to inform the planning of stimulating and challenging activities. For example, young children participate in a drawing activity. They look at photographs of their family and the childminder then removes these and leaves them to draw their own pictures. The children attempt to use the crayons but become bored as they do not understand what to do and are not challenged. Children do enjoy some simple activities. They play with a toy tool set and the childminder shows them how to use the tools. The childminder has some basic guidance to aid her in monitoring children's progress but has failed to note their poor progress. However, she has noted the recommendations from her previous inspection and now offers older children some further opportunities to practise their writing skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The failure to consistently supervise children has a negative impact on their daily safety and well-being. The childminder does not manage all aspects of children's behaviour appropriately. For example, she does not help children to understand negative elements of their behaviour. This means they do not fully understand how to behave and this affects their confidence and self-esteem. However, the childminder does praise children's efforts. She works in partnership with parents so that she understands children's needs and helps them to feel settled. The childminder helps children understand how to keep themselves healthy. They talk about a balanced diet and understand how to dress appropriately for the weather. Children use outdoor equipment, such as ride-on toys and a trampoline, which supports their physical development. Children learn about some aspects of safety. For example, they talk about road safety and practise this when out.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Children are not supported well enough to make sufficient progress. However, they do gain some skills that support their learning and help to prepare them for school. For example, children develop an appreciation of books. They choose favourite stories and attempt to join in with some of the words.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 141626 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 1070323 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 14 August 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1994 and lives in Shenley Church End. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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