Childminder in Bracknell Forest

Inspection date 6 December 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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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This provision is inadequate

n The childminder does not understand the adult-to-child ratio requirements that relate to the number of children she can care for at any one time. She cares for too many young children and fails to supervise them effectively or meet their individual needs. n The childminder does not have enough space in her home to accommodate safely the number of children she cares for. She fails to identify risks that compromise children's safety, such as alcohol bottles that are in easy reach of children. n The childminder's understanding of safeguarding is weak. She does not know who to contact if she has concerns about children's welfare. Her safeguarding policy is not in line with the Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures. n The childminder does not provide healthy, nutritious or balanced snacks and meals. She does not obtain prior written permission from parents to administer medicine to children or keep full details of the medication she had administered.

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This provision is inadequate

n The childminder does not plan a range of challenging activities or assess children's development effectively. Teaching is weak and does not secure good outcomes for all children. The childminder fails to work in effective partnership with parents to support continuity in children's learning.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder develops caring relationships with the children and they are settled in her company.

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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 knowledge and understanding of exceptions to usual adult-to-child ratios to ensure that children are supervised appropriately, and the needs of all children are met at all times 31/01/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure the premises and equipment are suitably organised to meet the indoor space requirements at all times 31/01/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure that risk assessments identify aspects of the environment that need to be checked on a regular basis and take all reasonable steps to ensure children are not exposed to hazards 31/01/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure children are in sight or hearing and appropriately supervised at all times 31/01/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

implement a policy and procedures to safeguard children that is in line with the guidance and procedures of the relevant Local Safeguarding Children Board, and includes an explanation of the action to be taken when there are safeguarding concerns about a child 31/01/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

implement an effective policy and procedure for administering medication that includes obtaining prior written permission for the medication to be administered, and keep a written record of any medication that has been administered 31/01/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure children are provided with meals and snacks that are healthy, balanced and nutritious 31/01/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

use observation and assessment effectively to identify children's developmental starting points accurately and to plan effectively for the next steps in children's learning, and share these with parents 31/01/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

consider the individual needs, interests, and stage of development of each child in your care, and use this information to plan a challenging and enjoyable experience for each child in all of the areas of learning and development, and involve parents in their children's learning. 31/01/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the childminder's practice with the children and discussed the their development and progress. n The inspector examined a selection of documentation, including attendance registers, written risk assessments and children's daily communication books. She spoke to one parent at the inspection and took account of her views. n The inspector accompanied the childminder on the school run. n The inspection took place following Ofsted's risk assessment process.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is ineffective. The childminder does not understand the adult-to-child ratios and the exception rules of when she can care for more than three children in the early years age group. She cares regularly for up to six young children and is unable to demonstrate her ability to meet their needs or ensure the safety of all children cared for. In addition, there were too many children present for the size of the property, which limits children's space to freely move, play and learn. The childminder on occasions leaves children unsupervised, such as when she goes upstairs on her own. The childminder does not have a robust understanding of the procedures of her Local Safeguarding Children Board. She does not know the procedure to follow should she have to report a concern about a child. She does, however, have a suitable understanding of the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. Procedures for

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

self-evaluation are weak. The childminder has failed to accurately identify specific areas for improvement, including those that link to breaches of statutory requirements. However, since registration she has attended mandatory training, such as paediatric first aid.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

Due to the numbers of children being cared for and the limited space for them to play, the childminder does not meet children's learning needs successfully. She does not plan anything specific and children play on their own or sit in the lounge area watching television for long periods. Currently, the childminder is not using her garden due to her concerns that this area is unsafe, which further limits the areas where children can play. On the day of the inspection, the inspector observed children watching television for long periods of time. Although the childminder cared for a young baby, she did not spend any purposeful time supporting the learning needs of other children. The childminder gathers some information about what children know and can do from parents on entry to the setting. However, she does not use this information effectively. She fails to assess children's progress, to identify and plan for their next steps in learning or to share any

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

information about children's learning with parents.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Children's welfare is not assured. The childminder does not ensure the areas accessed by children indoors, such as the kitchen, are free of hazards. On the day of the inspection, children had free access to items due for recycling, including unwashed meat containers and empty cans. Children were frequently observed to access this area on their own, unsupervised, exposing them to risks. Despite weaknesses in the risk assessments of her home, the childminder suitably manages children's safety on the school run. For example, she encourages children to hold onto the pushchair and uses reins to manage the safety of the younger children. The childminder shares inaccurate information with parents about what children have eaten. For example, she writes information in daily diaries that does not reflect the meals the children have been given. Children's good health is not well supported. For example, the childminder prepares meals that have

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

poor nutritional value and children are not offered fruit or vegetables at any time in the day. The childminder maintains a record of accidents and shares these as necessary with parents.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Significant weaknesses in leadership and management have a considerable impact on children's development and well-being. Gaps in children's learning are not closing quickly enough and children do not make the progress of which they are capable. Despite this, some older children are supported to gain some independence in self-care routines. Children hold pencils and make marks on paper and some enjoy pushing cars along the floor. They show a suitable understanding of road safety rules and indicate they know to watch for cars and listen well to the childminder's instructions as they wait at the school gates. Overall, children are not well prepared for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY538999 Local authority Bracknell Forest Inspection number 10086386

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register

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Day care type

Age range of children 0 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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The childminder registered in 2016, She lives in Crowthorne, Berkshire. The childminder is open Monday to Friday throughout the year.

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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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