Childminder in Milton Keynes

Inspection date 19 June 2019 Previous inspection date 19 November 2014

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Outstanding 1 Effectiveness of leadership and management Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision is inadequate

n The childminder does not ensure that her assistants complete all checks required by Ofsted to ensure that they are suitable to work with children. n The childminder does not undertake training to enable her to identify all behaviours that might suggest that children are at risk of harm, specifically those at risk of being drawn into extreme behaviours. As a result, she is not fully aware of all aspects of safeguarding children. n There are no arrangements in place for supervising the work of assistants. The childminder does not offer assistants enough support to develop their role and enhance learning experiences for children. n Assessments of children's learning between the ages of two and three years are not an accurate reflection of what children know and can do. n The childminder does not always find ways to encourage less confident children's active involvement in group activities.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder works with parents and shares information with them about children's care routines. Parents are complimentary about the childminder and the care that she provides for children. n Older children learn about different mathematical words and concepts. They identify and name shapes and use different words to describe things, such as 'twins', when finding two.

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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 that all assistants complete required information to enable Ofsted to confirm their suitability to work with children 31/07/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

improve knowledge of safeguarding children, specifically in relation to the 'Prevent' duty guidance 31/07/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

implement arrangements to supervise the work of assistants, providing support and coaching to help them in their role 31/07/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure that the progress check for children between the age of two and three years is a clear written account of children's progress and provides parents with information to support their next steps in learning. 31/07/2019

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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 encourage further ways to build on children's resilience and confidence in group situations.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector discussed a spontaneous activity with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children at suitable times. She looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of the childminder and her assistants. n The inspector read and took account of the written feedback provided by parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is not effective. The childminder does not ensure that assistants who work with her infrequently have had all required suitability checks. Although the childminder ensures that all assistants have a Disclosure and Barring Service check, she does not ensure they complete the required checks with Ofsted to confirm their suitability. This poses a potential risk for children. The childminder completes some safeguarding training. However, the training she undertakes does not provide her with enough information to identify all risks to children. The childminder does not actively monitor the work of her assistant. She does not provide coaching and supervision to support assistants in developing their role and increasing their effectiveness. The childminder is highly qualified and knowledgeable about children's development. However, she is not aware of the weaknesses that have led to a decline in the quality of her provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

Overall, the quality of the childminder's teaching is good. She supports children to find out about things that they do not know. When children discover a shape that is unfamiliar, they compare this to shapes they know and use information sheets to look up what the shape is called. This helps to expand on children's vocabulary and enhances their understanding that they can use different ways to find out new things. The childminder's assessments of children's learning are not effective. She has recently changed the format of her progress check for children between the ages of two and three. The new format that she uses does not provide parents with a written summary of children's progress or suggest specific next steps to help support their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The weakness in safeguarding has a negative impact on children's well-being. However, children are calm and settled and the childminder shows them genuine care and affection. Children develop strong relationships with the childminder. They play in the garden where they have ample opportunities for testing out their physical skills. They pedal bicycles and play in sand. Children are confident in their movements, balancing, sliding and crawling as they explore the climbing frame. Children make choices about their play. Some children are not confident in group situations and do not take part in activities, despite showing interest. At times, the childminder does not find ways to successfully engage them.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children make typical progress for their age. However, without fully accurate assessments, children are not stimulated to make the best possible progress. Children develop the muscles in their hands in different ways. At snack time, children use safety knives to cut up their fruit. When getting ready to go outside and play, children learn to fasten the straps on their shoes and make attempts to tie their laces. These activities help to contribute towards children's development in readiness for learning to write. Children are confident talkers who express themselves. They behave well and follow simple rules. Children are beginning to learn some of the skills that they need to prepare them for moving on in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY363252 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 10108668 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 2 - 9 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 19 November 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2007. She works with two assistants and lives in Kents Hill, Milton Keynes. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early education for children age three and four years. The childminder is qualified at degree level in early years and one of her assistants holds a recognised qualification at level 3. The childminder provides childcare from Monday to Friday, all year round, from 8am to 6pm.

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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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