Childminder EY469253

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 May 2018 13 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

 The childminder has not identified and minimised risks to children's safety. There are hazards within her home and she has not checked the manufacturer guidelines of some garden equipment to establish if it is safe for children to use.  The childminder does not keep accurate records of children's attendance, as required.  The childminder does not monitor children's progress effectively. She does not make accurate assessments about children's capabilities. In addition, she does not complete the required progress checks for children aged two, in order to share required information with parents.  The quality of teaching is weak. The childminder does not use her interactions with children effectively to help them develop new skills or enjoy their learning. Children do not make the progress of which they are capable, including with their speaking and listening skills. Children's progress is poor.  The childminder does not plan well for each child's needs. Children find the resources

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This provision is inadequate

and activities uninspiring. They become bored and do not engage well in their learning.  The childminder does not regularly reflect on the quality of what she does and has not identified the significant weaknesses in her practice.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder regularly counts and recites numbers with older children to help their mathematical development.

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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

 take all necessary steps to identify and minimise risks in order to keep children safe 20/05/2018

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Due Date

 maintain a daily, accurate record of children's hours of attendance 20/05/2018  make accurate assessments of each child's learning, including the completion of the required progress check for children aged two years, and share this information with parents 01/07/2018

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 develop more effective teaching skills to help all children make good progress, including to improve younger children's developing language skills 01/07/2018

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 plan more effectively to provide a learning environment and a range of learning experiences that capture children's interest and help them develop a positive attitude towards learning. 01/07/2018

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

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 improve self-evaluation and reflection to identify and rectify weaknesses in practice.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children, in the childminder's home and garden.  The inspector discussed the learning that was taking place with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents.  The inspector spoke with the childminder about her understanding of safeguarding, first aid, and health and safety.  The inspector looked at some documentation, including the childminder's policies and children's records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is not effective. The childminder does not accurately assess her home for potential risks. For example, she allows children to use a trampoline in her garden which is not suitable for their age. She does not check her home thoroughly before children arrive in the mornings. For example, she does not remove items that present tripping hazards to toddlers and leaves wires and cables hanging which if children pull could cause injury. This poor assessment of risks compromises children's safety. However, the childminder does have a suitable knowledge of child protection issues, including how to recognise and respond to signs that a child's welfare may be at risk. The childminder does not monitor her practice effectively. For example, she is unaware that her decision to stop recording children's hours of attendance is a breach of the requirements of her role. She has not recognised the deterioration in the quality of her teaching since the last inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Although she has kept her statutory training up to date she has not made use of any other professional development opportunities to improve her skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The childminder has a poor understanding of the skills that are typical for children of different ages. She does not make accurate assessments about children's abilities or identify any gaps in their learning. This means that she is not able to work with parents to provide them with worthwhile updates of their children's progress to help them further support their children's learning at home. In addition, she does not provide parents with a summary of the required progress check to be completed when their child is aged two years. The childminder does not focus enough on the most important areas of learning with younger children. For example, when children show her toys or point to items of interest she does not recognise that they are interested in acquiring more language. The childminder does not have high enough expectations of what children can do. For example, she does not plan challenging learning experiences for older children. When she

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

focuses her attention on one child at a time, other children show little interest in the activities on offer and engage poorly in their play and learning. They move swiftly between boxes of resources and play with little purpose. There are some stronger aspects of teaching, such as when the childminder helps children to count and recite numbers to improve their mathematical skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The childminder's poor practice compromises children's safety and welfare. The lack of thought to the learning environment does not help children to develop good levels of well- being, but leads to children becoming unsettled and easily distracted. For example, toys are not checked to ensure that parts are not missing and when children cannot find the pieces that they need they become frustrated. However, children are kind to each other and, overall, behave appropriately for their ages. Children do develop some independence in meeting their own needs. For example, they learn to put on their own shoes and the childminder reminds them of the importance of washing their hands before they eat. They develop an understanding of the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. For example, they enjoy healthy fruit snacks and lots of opportunities to be outside in the fresh air.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Children do not make adequate progress. They do not develop into independent and inquisitive learners. Younger children do not make enough progress with their speaking and listening skills. Older children do not develop a positive attitude towards learning in preparation for the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY469253 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 1071615 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 13 August 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. She offers care all day, Monday to Friday, throughout the year.

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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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