Childminder EY276809

Inspection date 22 January 2019 Previous inspection date 1 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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This provision is inadequate

n The childminder has failed to notify Ofsted of significant changes to her health that may affect her ongoing suitability. n Safeguarding is not robust. The childminder does not have an up-to-date knowledge of all current safeguarding issues, to fully support children's welfare. n The quality of teaching is not good enough to support and challenge children to make good progress. The childminder does not monitor children's progress and fails to provide an accurate picture of how well they are doing. She does not make regular and precise assessments to plan effective next steps in the children's individual learning. n The childminder does not plan and provide outdoor play activities on a daily basis, to support healthy lifestyles and those children who prefer to learn outside. n Children's health is compromised. The childminder does not manage risks appropriately and is not proactive enough to address fire safety and unclean areas of the home. This

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This provision is inadequate

does not promote a safe and nurturing environment for children to rest and play.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder supports children's personal, social and emotional development. She encourages children to develop positive friendships with other children and make choices in their play.

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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 ensure Ofsted is notified of any significant event which is likely to affect the suitability of the early years provider or any person who cares for, or is in regular contact with, children on the premises 05/02/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

improve understanding of all aspects of safeguarding matters, including the indicators that children may be at risk of being exposed to extreme ideas about right and wrong 05/02/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

plan challenging and enjoyable experiences that take full account of each child's individual needs, interests and stage of development, to promote good progress in their learning 05/02/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

improve the use of observations to ensure all activities challenge children, take account of their interests and abilities and enable them to make good or better progress in their learning 05/02/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

provide access to outdoor play and ensure that outdoor activities are planned and undertaken on a daily basis 05/02/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure that the premises are fit for purpose and suitable for the children, and comply with requirements of health and safety legislation, including fire safety and hygiene requirements. 05/02/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector discussed learning activities and assessed the quality and impact of teaching on the children's learning. She jointly evaluated an activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of all those living in the household. She also viewed records of children and discussed the childminder's policies. n The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to during the inspection. n The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation processes and plans for improvement.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

The childminder is not meeting all the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the associated Childcare Registers. Safeguarding is ineffective. Children are at risk of significant harm. The childminder has not notified Ofsted of changes to her health in order for suitability checks to be carried out. In addition, she has failed to maintain adequate knowledge of all aspects of child protection matters and does not have a secure understanding of how to identify if a child is at risk of harm. This includes children being exposed to extreme ideas. Although her knowledge of safeguarding issues is poor, the childminder is able to discuss the procedures to follow should she need to raise a concern about a child. However, she does not ensure that relevant checks are completed on her home and resources. Elements of poor hygiene practice and fire safety hazards on the first floor compromise children's overall safety and good health. For

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

instance, the bathroom towel is badly stained and food particles, stains and dust are present in the play area. The childminder does not reflect on her practice sufficiently and fails to recognise the weaknesses, to ensure the provision is of a good standard. She does not accurately monitor children's progress in their learning or the effectiveness of her provision. She is unaware if children are making progress or whether there are any gaps in their learning. The childminder maintains positive relationships with parents. She talks to parents in the morning and at the end of the day.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

Teaching is weak and is not matched to the needs of the children. The childminder does not use effective questioning to help children think about their own solutions and ideas. This means interactions with children are poor. For example, during an art activity, the childminder focused solely on repeatedly giving instructions and supporting young children too quickly rather than allowing them to manage small tasks independently, even though they had a good awareness of what to do. Children do, however, enjoy the time exploring different tools and materials to cut and stick, despite the lack of challenge for their learning. The childminder does not have a good enough understanding of how children learn, to ensure they make good progress. She fails to assess children's starting points and the progress they make. Planning and ongoing teaching for learning are not based on children's individual development and what they need to learn next. This

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

means there is not enough emphasis on improving learning opportunities for children.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The weaknesses in leadership and management mean that children's welfare is not protected. Nevertheless, children form bonds with the childminder, which helps her to meet some of the children's emotional needs. The childminder lacks a basic understanding of fire safety and good hygiene practices. Overall, cleanliness of the childminder's home is poor. This does not ensure children's overall safety and welfare. The childminder provides children with healthy snacks and offers drinks to support their physical health. However, she has not considered the benefits of providing children with regular outdoor play activities. Overall, the childminder maintains communication with parents. Children are polite and well behaved. Generally, the childminder supports children's understanding of how to keep themselves safe. For example, she teaches them to be mindful as they use scissors.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Weaknesses in teaching and assessment mean that children's learning is not adequately supported. The activities the childminder provides do not offer enough challenge or help children to further develop their skills and make good progress. Children are not working within the range of development expected for their age and are not adequately prepared for school or for the next steps in their learning. Despite this, children are learning some basic skills and they have some opportunities to develop their understanding of number.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY276809 Local authority Reading Inspection number 10065544 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 3 Date of previous inspection 1 June 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Whitley Wood, Reading. She operates Monday to Friday, from 7am to 7pm, all year round.

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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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Registers

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