Childminder EY366959

Inspection date 14 May 2019 Previous inspection date 7 December 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 fails to supervise children at all times, including when they are in the presence of unvetted individuals. This puts children at significant risk of harm. n The childminder lacks knowledge of the procedures to follow to safeguard children. She does not know how to respond to a child protection concern, to ensure that she can take prompt and appropriate action to keep children safe. n The childminder fails to record and report accidents and injuries and does not share this information with parents. She does not always gain parents' written consent before administering medication. In addition, she does not accurately record the medication she administers or inform parents in a timely way. n The childminder does not ensure children eat well-balanced and nutritious food and she does not store food safely to support children's good health. n The childminder does not ensure children have enough space to play and that the

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This provision is inadequate

areas used by children are clean and tidy. She fails to promote children's personal hygiene. n The childminder does not maintain necessary information about each child to ensure they remain safe and well. n The quality of teaching is very poor. The childminder has insufficient knowledge of how to assess how well children are doing. She does not complete the required progress check for children aged two years, despite this being identified as a weakness at her last inspection. As a result, she is unable to provide activities that challenge and support children to make good progress. n The childminder's self-evaluation is poor and she has not met previous actions raised at the last inspection. We would normally take enforcement action to address the weaknesses identified at this inspection, but the provider chose to resign their registration.

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It has the following strengths

n Children enjoy singing activities with their friends and the childminder.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

The provision is inadequate and Ofsted intends to take enforcement action: We intend to take steps to suspend registration and will issue a Welfare Requirements Notice requiring the provider to: Due date improve the supervision of children to ensure they are not left unsupervised or in the care of unvetted individuals 04/06/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

improve knowledge of when, how and to whom to escalate concerns about the welfare of a child being cared for and ensure that the safeguarding policy and procedures are in line with the guidance and procedures of the Local Safeguarding Children Board 04/06/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure there is a written record of accidents or incidents that have occurred to a child and that they are reported to the child's parents on the same day, or as soon as possible 04/06/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure that the written record of medication administered to a child is accurate and reported to the child's parents on the same day, or as soon as possible 04/06/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure children receive meals that are healthy, well balanced and nutritious, and ensure food is stored appropriately in line with food safety guidance 04/06/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

improve children's handwashing procedures, to help reduce the risk of infection and spread of germs 04/06/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure the premises are clean and tidy, and organised in a way that provides adequate space and meets the needs of the children 04/06/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure that relevant personal information is recorded and available for each child. 04/06/2019

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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 raise the quality of teaching to a good level and provide children with stimulating and challenging activities that extend their learning and help them all make good progress 13/08/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

improve knowledge and understanding of the seven areas of learning 13/08/2019 plan and provide challenging and enjoyable experiences for each child that help them to make progress in all areas of learning 13/08/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

assess children's levels of achievement accurately and use this information to establish what they need to learn next 13/08/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

review the progress of children aged between two and three years, clearly identifying each child's strengths and any areas where progress is less than expected, and provide parents with a short written summary of their child's progress in the prime areas of learning 13/08/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

develop self-evaluation to clearly identify and address key weaknesses in practice and the effects of these on children; and prioritise targets for improvement to improve outcomes for children. 13/08/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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 on an outing and in the home. 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 members. 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

Arrangements for safeguarding are ineffective. The childminder fails to ensure that she maintains records of each child's personal details, despite this being raised as an action at the last inspection. Although the childminder has a basic knowledge of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse, she does not know what action to take in response to concerns she may have about a child in her care. Her policies and procedures do not meet the guidance from her local authority, to inform her practice and knowledge. The childminder does not supervise children to ensure they are safe. For example, while at a play group, she leaves children alone with members of the public while she collects equipment from the rear of the building. She is unable to see or hear the children during this time. The childminder's home is cluttered and dirty, and cleaning routines are not effective to ensure the areas children use are suitable. For example, food wrappers

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

remain on the floor and children play on dirty carpets among small pieces of wood and soot from an open fire. The childminder does not have a secure knowledge of the early years foundation stage requirements. She does not reflect on her own practice or identify her training needs. She has not taken sufficient action to address weaknesses raised at the last inspection. For example, the childminder has failed to develop her understanding of how to assess children's progress and plan for their next steps and, as a result, children fail to make progress in their learning and development. The childminder does not follow her own policy and procedures regarding dealing with accidents and administering medication and does not share information with parents effectively. This means that children are at risk not receiving the medical attention they need following an accident and are at risk of having too much medication.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

Children fail to make progress due to weaknesses in teaching, assessment and planning. The childminder does not know what children can do or what they need to learn next. The childminder does not routinely assess children's progress because she does not know how to do so. Therefore, she is unaware of each child's current stage of development. The childminder has a weak understanding of the different areas of learning and how to provide a suitable educational programme. Activities lack interest and challenge, and do not stimulate and engage the children. The childminder's interactions with children are often fleeting and of poor quality. For example, she does not interact with children sufficiently to extend their learning and enhance their development. Children can go for long periods without experiencing any quality adult attention.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The weaknesses in leadership and management have a significant impact on children's welfare. The childminder does not support children's health and well-being well enough. Children are at a high risk of cross-infection due to poor hygiene practices. For example, the childminder does not teach or encourage them to wash their hands before eating despite handwashing facilities being readily available. Children go for long periods of time between meals. Although the childminder does provide the children with regular snacks, these do not help promote children's understanding of a healthy and balanced diet. In addition, the childminder does not follow suitable food safety guidelines to ensure that food is safe to eat and to minimise the risk of illness. For example, food that needs to be refrigerated is left on a windowsill in direct sunlight for several hours before it is eaten. The childminder does not ensure that the spaces children use are suitable, to

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

ensure they are welcoming and promote good health. The childminder's poor supervision and interaction mean that children's emotional and physical well-being are not met.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Significant weaknesses in teaching mean that children do not make enough progress. Children do not receive the support they need so that they are ready for the next stage in their learning and are not 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. This limits children's opportunities to meet the typical expected levels of development. Children fail to develop good language and communication skills as the childminder rarely engages them in conversations as they play. Children are not inquisitive and active learners because the childminder fails to help them participate in activities that challenge and interest them.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY366959 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 10090764 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 7 December 2018

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives near Dursley, Gloucestershire. The childminder offers her service from 8am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, all year round. She has a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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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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