Childminder in Cherwell

Childminder report 37 Hemingway Drive, BICESTER, Oxfordshire OX26 2FY

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Inspection date 9 October 2018 Previous inspection date 14 June 2016

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Inadequate 4 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Inadequate 4 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4 Outcomes for children Inadequate 4

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The provision is inadequate

n The childminder has not taken effective steps to keep her safeguarding knowledge up to date. She has a poor understanding of the signs that a child may be at risk from extreme views or vulnerable to some forms of physical or sexual abuse. This puts children at risk. n The childminder has not minimised risks to children's safety. For example, she does not ensure that her home is secure at all times. n The childminder does not assess children's progress effectively. She has a poor understanding of their capabilities and does not plan well for their individual learning. Children often engage in repetitive play. They do not make the progress of which they are capable. n The childminder does not ensure that the required progress check for children aged between two and three years provides parents with an accurate view of their child's learning, including any concerns about their progress. n Children have few opportunities to learn about their own and other children's cultures.

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The provision is inadequate

n Self-evaluation is weak. The childminder has not clearly identified or addressed the breaches of requirements and weaknesses in practice.

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It has the following strengths

n Children are happy and settled with the childminder. n Children behave well. They are polite and well-mannered.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register the provider must: Due date improve safeguarding knowledge, to ensure a full understanding of all signs of potential abuse and the 'Prevent' duty guidance, to keep children safe 01/12/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

take all reasonable steps to identify and minimise risks in the home in order to keep children safe from harm 01/11/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

monitor precisely children's progress and use the information to plan and deliver learning experiences that meet their individual needs and help them make good progress 01/01/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure the required written summary of children's progress when aged two years contains thorough and accurate information and is shared with parents 01/01/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

provide children with meaningful experiences to help them learn about the similarities and differences between themselves and others to support their understanding of diversity. 01/01/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n improve the use of self-evaluation to accurately identify and address weaknesses in practice to make improvements to the overall quality of the provision.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the childminder and children in the childminder's home. n The inspector discussed the learning that was taking place with the childminder. n The inspector discussed with the childminder her understanding of safeguarding and first aid. n The inspector took account of the views of parents. n The inspector looked at documentation, including children's records and the childminder's policies.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is not effective. The childminder does not have a detailed enough understanding of the signs that a child may be at risk of harm. She has not considered the risks to children's safety of leaving her front door unsecured, meaning that uninvited visitors could enter without her knowledge. Children's safety and welfare is compromised. The childminder recognises that she needs to improve her knowledge and practice. However, she has not clearly identified what she needs to do in order to make the necessary improvements. Nor has she taken steps to act upon recommendations from other professionals about how she could improve what she does. For example, she has not improved opportunities for children to learn about the diverse world in which they live. Although she has attended some training, this has not had a positive impact on the quality of her teaching. Due to the weaknesses in assessments she is not able to

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

share thorough and accurate information with parents about their child's progress. For example, although she does complete a brief summary when children are aged two, this provides little information about their specific progress. Also, these reports contain details of any concerns about a child's development. This hinders parents' ability to support further children's learning at home. However, parents speak warmly of the childminder and report that they are happy with the care that she provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The childminder does not make regular assessments about each child's progress. She does not have a detailed understanding of their current stage of development. She does not plan thoroughly enough to ensure that children remain interested and motivated to learn. For example, although she notes down children's current favourite resources and activities she does not plan the learning environment so that children have ready access to these. Although children are generally occupied they are not challenged consistently in their learning. The childminder praises children for what they can do but does not effectively extend their learning. For example, she smiles and laughs when very young children babble or use single words but does not offer new words to extend their speaking and listening skills. She notes older children's interest in toy cars but does not encourage them to extend their play beyond rolling the cars up and down the furniture.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

However, at other times the childminder is more successful at engaging them. For example, children enjoy turning boxes into a bus and the childminder encourages them to count the number of wheels.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Children's welfare and safety cannot be assured due to the significant weaknesses in safeguarding. In addition, the weaknesses in planning and teaching result in children who are not engaging well in their learning. However, there are warm relationships between the childminder and the children. Children show that they enjoy the childminder's company. Overall, she meets their care needs well. For example, she teaches them to wash their hands before meals and takes them on regular outings to local parks to enjoy the fresh air and exercise.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Much of children's progress is coincidental to their time spent at the childminder's. There are too few opportunities for children to build on the skills that they already have. However, by the time they start school they have gained some useful skills, such as, to manage their own personal hygiene and to consider the needs of each other.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY371747 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 10065521 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 14 June 2016

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The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Bicester, Oxfordshire. The childminder offers childcare from 7.30am to 6pm every Monday to Friday, all year round.

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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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