Childminder EY542874

Inspection date 1 April 2019 Previous inspection date 24 October 2018

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Inadequate 4 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 maintain an accurate record of attendance for all children who attend daily, as required. This is also a breach of the Childcare Register. n The childminder does not record details of occasions when it is necessary to physically restrain children. This is a breach of the welfare requirements. n Children's safety and well-being is compromised. The childminder fails to ensure her premises are secure or store cleaning materials safely. n The childminder does not seek precise information about what children already know and can do from the onset, to identify accurate starting points in their learning. n Outcomes for children are poor. The childminder does not provide older children with high enough levels of challenge to extend their learning and rapid progress. n The childminder fails to adequately complete the required progress check on children aged two years. These do not clearly communicate the child's strengths and the

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This provision is inadequate

aspects in their learning where they may not be developing as expected.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder offers children plenty of physical play opportunities and the outdoor area is organised well. Children particularly enjoy climbing and jumping as they negotiate space around the garden. n Overall, the childminder maintains suitable communication with parents and provides them with feedback about the children's daily experiences.

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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 maintain an accurate record of children's attendance on a daily basis 15/04/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure written records are kept on every occasion where the use of physical intervention is necessary to protect children from harm 15/04/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure robust risk assessments are carried out that clearly identify hazards in the environment and take all necessary steps to remove these, particularly cleaning fluids, and ensure the security of the premises so children cannot leave unsupervised 15/04/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

identify their individual needs and gather more precise information when children first start and consider prior achievements fully when assessing their starting points to inform future planning 15/04/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

improve opportunities for older children to be challenged in their learning in order for them to make accelerated progress, in line with their capabilities 15/04/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure progress checks completed for two-year-old children clearly identify their progress, including any areas where they may not be developing as expected. 15/04/2019

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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 discussed the childminder's self-evaluation processes and plans for improvement.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is ineffective. The childminder has a poor understanding of her role in keeping children safe from harm. She fails to identify and address risks to children. For example, at the start of the inspection, the premises were not sufficiently secure. The main front door was open, creating the potential for unauthorised people to enter or for children to leave unsupervised. The childminder was unaware that she fails to meet several safeguarding requirements, including keeping a daily record of the times she cares for children. In addition, cleaning products were accessible to children. This compromises the safety and welfare of the children in her care. Furthermore, she has not identified that any physical intervention needs to be recorded to fully protect children involved. The childminder has made some improvements since her last inspection. For example, she has completed training focused on observation and assessment. However,

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

assessments of the children's learning remain weak. The childminder has not used the information gained from this training well enough to fully reflect the developmental level and needs of the individual child. The childminder has introduced improved systems to work in partnership with parents, to support children's learning at home. The childminder understands how to recognise and respond to child protection concerns, including the risks to children from being exposed to extreme behaviours and views.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The childminder does not fully consider the learning environment for children. For example, the television is constantly on in the background. Children show high levels of interest in watching the television or playing games on a tablet. They become distracted from more purposeful learning opportunities. At times, the childminder sits with the children and supports their learning. For example, she encouraged children to build using coloured bricks. However, the children did not remain focused for long as the activity lacked sufficient challenge. The childminder does not know all the children well enough and does not precisely match learning experiences to their needs. In particular, older children are not adequately challenged. As a result, they lose interest and their behaviour deteriorates. For example, they begin to throw resources. However, the childminder acts appropriately and explains to children to 'calm down', maintaining

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Weaknesses in the childminder's ability to provide a safe environment significantly compromise children's welfare. The childminder uses her car to take children on outings, including school drop-off and collection. She was able to demonstrate a sufficient understanding of minimising risks during these times. Children have suitable opportunities to explore the outdoors. Children learn about different cultures and visit places in the community.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Children do not receive the support they need and do not make the progress of which they are capable. This is because the childminder does not focus teaching on their individual needs, interests and appropriate challenges for learning. Children do not acquire all the skills they need for their future learning or in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY542874 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 10084336 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 5 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 24 October 2018

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The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Carterton, Oxfordshire. She is open Monday to Friday, from 6.30am to 7pm, all year round. The childminder provides overnight care.

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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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