Adom, Nora

Inspection date 9 July 2019 Previous inspection date 6 March 2019

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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 have an adequate understanding of the learning and development requirements. She is unaware of the seven areas of learning and does not provide children with a variety of learning experiences. n The childminder's understanding of what children know and can do in relation to their age is poor. Therefore, she fails to plan sufficiently challenging activities for them. Children do not make suitable progress from their starting points. n The childminder has a poor understanding of her safeguarding arrangements. She is unable to identify what to do if an allegation is made. This puts children at risk of harm. n The childminder has attended some relevant training since the last inspection. However, she has not developed her understanding in areas of weakness and implemented what she has learned to improve her provision. She has not identified through her own evaluations that the quality of teaching has not improved.

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This provision is inadequate

n The childminder does not have sufficient understanding to be able to support the performance of her assistant. This is demonstrated by her own over-reliance on the assistant to complete paperwork for her due to her own restricted language and communication. n The childminder does not have an adequate understanding and use of English to enable her to communicate effectively. She is unable to read or complete mandatory records, such as accident and medication forms. She relies on her assistant and family members to complete these for her. This does not support children's welfare. n The childminder's risk assessment procedures are weak. She is unable to identify and minimise risks relating to children's care needs, such as during their sleep routines. This puts children at risk of harm.

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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 will issue a Welfare Requirements Notice requiring the provider to: Due date ensure that a safeguarding policy is in place that is understood 30/07/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

develop knowledge and understanding of how to respond appropriately in the event of an allegation being made 30/07/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

implement the knowledge gained from training to improve the quality of teaching to a consistently good level 30/07/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

support the assistant fully in her role, and provide coaching and performance management to help her to develop her knowledge and skills 30/07/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

develop a sufficient understanding and use of English to be able to independently read and complete mandatory records 30/07/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

improve knowledge and understanding of how to minimise risks to children. 30/07/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage the provider must: Due date develop knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements 09/09/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

plan suitably challenging activities which meet children's needs, interests and next steps in their learning 09/09/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

use observations of children's learning effectively to develop a secure understanding of what children can do in relation to their age. 09/09/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the parts of the childminder's home that children use. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and children's learning. n The inspector observed and evaluated an activity with the childminder. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder, looked at a selection of policies and sampled children's records. She spoke to the childminder about how she evaluates the effectiveness of her provision. n The inspector spoke to parents and considered their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is not effective. Although the childminder has completed appropriate safeguarding training and can identify some signs and symptoms of abuse, her understanding of her own safeguarding procedure is not secure. For instance, through discussion with the inspector, she indicates that she is not fully aware of the arrangements she needs to follow. She does not have a fully effective understanding of procedures for managing allegations made against herself or a member of her household. She is unable to locate the required information in her policy. This impacts upon children's safety and welfare. The childminder fails to manage risks effectively. This is demonstrated during routine times of the day, such as sleep time. The childminder leaves young children unattended to settle themselves to sleep in their cots, while lying flat drinking milk from bottles. She does not recognise the choking hazards associated

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

with this, and this puts children at risk of harm. The childminder does not have a suitable level of English to enable her to keep the required records effectively. For instance, she is unable to write in English and asks her assistant to complete any written tasks for her after the event. This includes planning, assessments and records relating to children's welfare, such as accident and medicine records. In the absence of her assistant, who works on rare occasions only, the childminder asks a family member to complete records for her. The childminder is unable to read records and documents after they have been completed. These procedures compromise children's safety and welfare and put them at risk of harm.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The childminder has completed some relevant training since the last inspection to attempt to improve her practice. For example, she has completed training about the early years foundation stage and about planning. However, her lack of understanding and level of English is preventing her from implementing improvements. For instance, the childminder has attempted to record children's starting points and measure their progress. Her inability to read and understand information about areas of learning and age-related expectations means that her assessments are not accurate. The childminder, therefore, does not understand what children should be learning next. Consequently, activities that she plans are not sufficiently challenging, and the quality of teaching is weak. For instance, when playing in the garden, the childminder's interactions with children are poor, and she takes on a supervisory role. The childminder chooses things to

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

do that she thinks the children will like and does not consider what skills and knowledge she can promote through these activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The childminder cannot ensure children's safety and welfare due to the weaknesses in her language and communication, risk assessments and poor understanding of her safeguarding arrangements. Nevertheless, she establishes relationships with children suitably well and is caring and attentive to their needs. This supports their emotional well-being. The childminder creates a homely environment. Children enjoy opportunities to play outdoors in the fresh air, such as playing in the sand and water trays in the garden. The childminder develops partnerships with parents. This is demonstrated when she talks to them each day about activities their children have enjoyed. She has some understanding of how to help parents to support their children's learning needs. For instance, she discusses any concerns with parents and suggests that they seek advice from professionals. Parents report that they are happy with the care that their children

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Children do not make sufficient progress in their learning and development. They are not well prepared for the next stage in their education. There is a lack of appropriate challenge from the childminder. Learning experiences are not always meaningful and relevant to the age and stage of development of the children. Nevertheless, children begin to play imaginatively and make 'pizzas' for visitors. They explore the feeling of sand in their hands and use scoops to put sand into moulds. Children develop some physical skills as they climb up the slide one step at a time and push themselves down. They listen and respond to the childminder and follow her instructions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 141296 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 10100677 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 5 Date of previous inspection 6 March 2019

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1998. She lives in Grange Farm, Milton Keynes. The childminder works very occasionally with an assistant. She offers care from 8am until 6pm on weekdays and Sundays 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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