Childminder EY420686

Inspection date 9 January 2019 Previous inspection date 12 September 2017

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Requires improvement 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 quality of teaching is poor, and the childminder lacks knowledge of how children learn. She does not support children adequately in practice or plan activities to meet their individual interests or learning and development needs. As a result, children do not make suitable progress and are not prepared for their next stage of learning. n The childminder lacks knowledge of how to observe children and assess their progress accurately, including undertaking the required progress checks for children aged between two and three years. n The childminder does not have a policy or suitable knowledge of the requirements to follow to ensure the safe administration of prescribed and non-prescribed medication to children. n The childminder does not work effectively with parents to help promote continuity in their children's care and learning. She fails to obtain information from parents or involve them in their children's progress.

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This provision is inadequate

n The childminder lacks sufficient knowledge of the procedures to follow to safeguard children, in line with the guidance from her Local Safeguarding Children Board. She fails to understand the requirement to include the use of cameras in her safeguarding policy. n The childminder does not interact with children in a consistent way that enhances their social skills and opportunities to do things for themselves, particularly during everyday routines tasks. n The childminder does not adjust her teaching techniques during group activities to engage all children collaboratively and ensure they are suitably challenged. n The childminder does not evaluate her provision or act sufficiently on addressing previous inspection actions. The overall quality of her provision has declined.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder maintains the play environment well. She provides a suitable range of toys and resources that are accessible to children.

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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 establish rigorous observation and assessment systems, including for the required progress check for children aged between two and three years, to understand each child's starting point, level of achievement, interests and areas for further development 08/03/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure information from assessment is used effectively to plan children's individual learning experiences and to promote good future progress in all areas of learning 08/03/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

establish a good understanding of child development and how children learn to ensure the quality of teaching and learning is consistently good and challenges and supports children's progress 08/03/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure a policy and procedures are in place for the safe administration of both prescribed and non-prescribed medication 08/03/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

improve knowledge of when to escalate concerns about the welfare of a child in your care, and ensure that the safeguarding policy and procedures are in line with the guidance and procedures of the Local Safeguarding Children Board and include the use of cameras 22/02/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

improve the partnership with parents by routinely seeking information about their child on entry and sharing information about their child's progress, including how they can contribute to their learning. 08/03/2019

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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 make better use of everyday routines and learning opportunities to develop children's personal independence and social skills n ensure all children are fully engaged during group activities, taking into account their ages, interests and levels of understanding n establish robust methods for self-evaluation to clearly identify and address key weaknesses in practice; prioritise targets for improvement and professional development, particularly in regard to meeting children's learning and development needs.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector observed activities and the childminder's interactions with children. n The inspector looked at documentation, including a sample of children's records, and checked documents to confirm the suitability of the childminder and the other adult household member. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder and discussed self- evaluation with her.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

The childminder does not have a secure knowledge of the early years foundation stage requirements. She does not reflect on her own practice and identify her training needs, and she has not taken action to address previous inspection actions and recommendations. As a result, there are breaches in meeting the statutory requirements. The childminder's policy and procedures for medication do not reflect requirements, such as for checking who has prescribed the medication or obtaining information about the child's need for taking the medication. Arrangements for safeguarding are ineffective. Despite having a basic knowledge of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse, the childminder does not have a secure knowledge of what action to take in response to welfare concerns about a child in her care. In addition, her policies and procedures do not consider the safe use of cameras nor do they meet the guidance from her local

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

authority. These weaknesses compromise children's safety.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

Weaknesses in teaching, observation and planning have an impact on children's learning and development. The childminder does not understand or ensure that she routinely assesses children's progress. She is unaware of the children's current stage of development. The childminder has a weak understanding of the typical levels of development for their age. She does not have a system for completing required checks for children between the ages of two and three years. The childminder does not consider what each child needs to learn next and her planning of activities is not effective in addressing children's learning needs sufficiently. For example, during play with puzzles, four-year-olds are tasked with completing an insert puzzle designed for young children that is too easy and offers no challenge. Partnerships with parents are not effective. The childminder does not identify from parents what children can already do in order to help

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

her plan next steps in their learning from the start. Parents are not supported to extend their children's learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The weaknesses in leadership and management have an impact on children's welfare. Despite this, children's physical health is supported suitably. For example, the childminder promotes healthy diets and children's individual care needs are met. Overall, children settle and are keen to interact with the childminder, but they do not consistently experience quality interactions with her. For example, during snack times, the childminder does things for children that they could do for themselves. Weaknesses in the childminder's understanding of learning prevent children from being independent and making their own choices. For example, at times in the day, such as when the childminder is completing housekeeping tasks, children are told that they must watch television, despite some children wanting to engage in other types of play that they have chosen for themselves. During group play, children become easily distracted as the

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

activities the childminder does with them do not take account of their ages and capabilities.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Weaknesses in teaching mean that children do not make the progress of which they are capable. Children are not supported for the next stage in their learning or prepared well enough for the move on to school. Gaps in children's learning are not identified or plans put in place to address these effectively. This limits children's opportunities to meet the typical levels of development and means that they do not receive the support they may require. Children behave well and understand what is expected of them.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY420686 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 10084727 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 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 12 September 2017

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The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Pewsey, Wiltshire. She operates all year round, from 8.15am to 6pm from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Registers

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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