Childminder EY537966

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 co-childminder do not meet adult-to-child ratios at all times to meet individual needs of children effectively and to ensure they are kept safe.  The childminder does not maintain an accurate record of children's hours of attendance.  The childminder has not kept her knowledge about wider safeguarding matters up to date. She does not know the possible indicators that would show a child is at risk of harm of female genital mutilation.  The childminder does not consider children's individual learning needs during planned activities.  The childminder's professional development does not focus enough on improving the quality of teaching to help children make good progress.  The childminder and co-childminder do not effectively manage changes in routines, to meet children's needs.  The childminder does not engage in effective self-evaluation to identify weaknesses in practice and make improvements.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder develops warm relationships with children. They go to her for reassurance and cuddles. Children are happy and settled.  Children happily choose from a range of easily accessible resources.

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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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 improve planning and focus more effectively on the ages and abilities of individual children, so that all children are provided with purposeful and challenging experiences 06/07/2018

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 establish an effective system for 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 daily routines so that all children's needs are met, and to ensure they are well occupied at all times  make effective use of self-evaluation to identify and address weaknesses in practice, and find ways of developing the service provided.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed its impact on children's learning and development.  The inspector spoke with the childminder, co-childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at a sample of documentation, such as suitability checks of persons working and living in the household, and children's records.  The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to parents and read their written views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is ineffective. The childminder and co-childminder at times work out of the statutory adult-to-child ratios and this puts children's safety at risk. The childminder has a suitable understanding of some possible signs that may indicate a child could be at risk of harm and knows to whom to report these concerns. However, she does not have a secure knowledge of wider safeguarding issues, such as how to identify and protect children at risk of female genital mutilation. The childminder's review of her practice is not precise enough to identify all areas for improvement. Although she has completed mandatory training, she does not look for further ways to enhance her knowledge and skills, to ensure her teaching is of a good standard and raise outcomes for children further. The childminder has established links with other settings children attend, which provides children with continuity in their care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder observes and assesses children's progress. However, she does not use this information to plan appropriate activities that support children's individual next steps, to support them to make good progress in their learning and development. During an adult-led activity, the childminder promoted mathematical development, introducing different numbers to children. However, she did not take into account the individual ages and stages of the children taking part when supporting children to recognise numbers. The childminder and her co-childminder do not organise routines effectively to meet children's individual needs. Partnerships with parents have been established and parents appreciate the care the childminder provides.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The childminder does not keep an accurate record of children's times of attendance. When working out of ratio, she does not supervise children well enough. For example, a child walks around with a small piece of plastic in their mouth and gags, which goes unnoticed by the childminder and her co-childminder. These weaknesses have a significant impact on children's safety. Children gain some understanding of healthy lifestyles. They benefit from daily activities outdoors. They have some opportunities to develop their physical skills. For instance, children develop their coordination skills as they kick a ball into a net in the garden. Children are provided with healthy snacks and the childminder gives parents suggestions to support healthy lunches.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children do not make enough progress because they are not sufficiently challenged in their learning to reach their full potential. Children gain some skills that prepare them for the next stage in their learning. They are confident and sociable with other children and adults. Older children are able to put on their own shoes and coats.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY537966 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 1077447 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. She works in Swindon, Wiltshire. The childminder operates Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, except for bank holidays and two weeks over Christmas. She works with a co-childminder. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 6.

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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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