Childminder EY499689

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 May 2018 Not applicable

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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 Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision is inadequate

 The childminder and her co-childminder do not meet adult-to-child ratios at all times to meet the individual needs of children effectively and to ensure they are kept safe.  The childminder does not keep an accurate record of children's hours of attendance.  The childminder's knowledge of wider safeguarding issues is weak.  The childminder's planned activities do not take into account children's ages and stages of development.  The childminder has not established an effective programme for continuous professional development to improve the quality of teaching and to promote good outcomes for children.  The childminder and her co-childminder do not organise routines effectively to meet children's individual needs.  Self-evaluation is not effective. The childminder has not identified weaknesses in practice and does not set targets to help drive the quality of the provision forward.

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It has the following strengths

 Children enjoy close relationships with the childminder and show they are happy and settled.  The childminder provides a range of easily accessible resources for children to choose.

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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 that adult-to-child ratios are met at all times to meet the needs of all children and keep them safe 06/06/2018

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 keep an accurate daily record of the names of children being cared for on the premises and the hours they attend 06/06/2018

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 gain an up-to-date knowledge and secure understanding of wider safeguarding issues, such as female genital mutilation 06/06/2018

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 ensure that planned activities take into account children's ages and stages of development, and provide children with the right level of challenge to help them make good progress in their learning 06/07/2018

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 establish an effective system of professional development to improve teaching and learning. 06/07/2018

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

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 review the daily routine to ensure all children's needs are met and children stay engaged and focused  develop the evaluation process to identify weaknesses in practice and find effective ways of improving the service provided.

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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 spoke to parents and read parents' written feedback.  The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder, her co-childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at a sample of documentation, such as suitability checks of persons living and working in the household and children's records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is ineffective. The childminder and her co-childminder work out of the statutory adult-to-child ratios at times and this puts children's safety at risk. The childminder understands the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare and has some understanding of the possible indicators that a child is at risk of harm. However, she does not have a secure knowledge of wider safeguarding issues, such as how to identify and protect children at risk from female genital mutilation. There are inconsistencies in teaching and routines are not managed effectively to meet children's individual needs. The childminder does not seek further ways to update her knowledge and skills to benefit children. She does not reflect on her practice effectively to ensure the provision is at a good standard.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder carries out observations and assessments of children's progress. However, these are not used to clearly identify the next steps for children's learning or emerging gaps in their development. This means that she does not target activities well enough to promote children's learning and development effectively. The childminder supports children in their imaginative play well. Children enjoy playing with small-world toys and the childminder sensitively joins in and supports children to add narratives to their play. The childminder has developed links with other settings that children attend to support their care and learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The childminder does not keep an accurate record of children's hours of attendance, which compromises children's welfare. When working out of ratio, she does not supervise children well enough. For example, on the day of inspection a child walked around with a small piece of plastic in their mouth and gagged, which went unnoticed by the childminder and her co-childminder. Children have daily access to fresh air and exercise, and have some opportunities to develop their physical skills. Children enjoy riding on scooters around the outdoor area. The childminder provides children with healthy snacks and works with parents to support them to understand the importance of providing healthy lunches.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children do not make enough progress in their learning and development due to weaknesses in planning and teaching. They learn some skills in readiness for starting school, such as putting on their own shoes and hanging up their coats. Children benefit from regular outings. For instance, they go for walks and visit the library, developing their understanding of the local community.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY499689 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 1053013 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 20

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Swindon, Wiltshire. She works alongside a co-childminder. The childminder operates weekdays from 8am to 6pm all year round, except for bank holidays and two weeks over Christmas. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 5.

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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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