Childminder EY542874

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

The quality of education Inadequate Behaviour and attitudes Inadequate Personal development Inadequate Leadership and management Inadequate Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Inadequate

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder has a lack of understanding of the importance of risk assessment and keeping children safe. For example, children sustain an avoidable injury when a large mirror falls on top of them. They wander aimlessly with food in their mouths, placing their safety and well-being at significant risk.

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder does not have high enough expectations for children. She has a weak understanding of how to support children's development and learning, and ensure children make the progress they are capable of. For example, children quickly lose interest in the activities she prepares specifically for them. When children lead their own play, the childminder fails to identify accurate next steps towards their next stages in development. This results in minimal and incidental learning.

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder fails to promote children's positive behaviours and attitudes effectively. For example, children scribble in books, climb and jump on to furniture, and open and close doors regularly. The childminder does not explain to children why this behaviour is unacceptable. This lack of behaviour management hinders children's safety.

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder is welcoming. Children form suitable relationships with her and settle into her care. For instance, when young children are upset, they are comforted by her cuddles.

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need to do better?

n The childminder significantly lacks the skills and knowledge to fulfil her role. She has failed to address actions raised at the previous inspection and practice has further declined. n Breaches in safeguarding and welfare requirements have a significant impact on children's safety and well-being. The childminder fails to identify and minimise a number of significant hazards that significantly compromise children's safety. n Children are not well prepared for school or the next stages in learning. The childminder continues to fail to provide children with high enough levels of challenge to extend their learning in all areas. For instance, children lose interest in activities quickly. n The childminder does not promote good behaviours and attitudes. For example, she repeatedly says 'no' to unwanted behaviours, such as scribbling in books or climbing on furniture. Children do not build an understanding of what behaviour

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need to do better?

and attitudes are expected of them. n Strategies for engaging parents are weak. The childminder fails to ensure children are provided with well-balanced and nutritious meals. Children do not

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need to do better?

11 September 2019 develop a good understanding of how to lead healthy lifestyles. n The childminder does not ensure that children follow regular hygiene practices and develop their self-care skills. For example, children do not wash their hands before eating and they drink from inappropriate bottles for their stages of development. Children do not develop good hygiene practices, independence or the self-care skills they are capable of for their next stages in development or move to school. n The childminder is welcoming and children enjoy her cuddles and reassurances. There are warm attachments between children and the childminder.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is not aware of significant risks to children's safety. On the day of the inspection, the childminder failed to identify immediate hazards to children's safety, which put them in significant danger. For instance, a large heavy object fell and caused avoidable injury to a child. When children wander aimlessly with food in their mouths, the childminder fails to identify the significant impact this could have on children's safety and well-being. The childminder understands the procedure for reporting any child protection concerns in relation to a child's welfare. For instance, she knows who to contact if she has a concern about a child's welfare.

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Due date

take immediate action to ensure the safety of all children, and identify and remove all risks and hazards to children's safety and health 04/10/2019

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Due date

take immediate steps to ensure that all areas of the premises and equipment are fit for purpose and suitable for the age of children cared for 04/10/2019

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Due date

11 September 2019 improve knowledge and understanding of how to manage children's behaviour appropriately and help children understand the consequences of their actions 04/10/2019

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Due date

obtain detailed information from parents about their children's capabilities on entry to the setting, in order to build on what children know and can do, to support continuity in care 04/10/2019

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Due date

take action to promote the good health of all children attending the setting, specifically with regards to effective handwashing, independence and supporting self-care. 04/10/2019

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Due date

improve knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements, in order to meet the individual needs and stages of development of each child. 04/10/2019

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY542874 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 10102805 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 0 to 7 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 1 April 2019

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Information about this early years setting

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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Inspection activities

n The inspector talked to the children and the childminder at convenient times during the inspection. n The inspector observed children's play and evaluated an activity with the childminder. n The inspector sought the views of parents through written feedback. n The inspector saw the parts of the childminder's home that she uses when looking after children. n The inspector discussed the childminder's understanding of risk assessment and safeguarding.

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Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

11 September 2019 11 September 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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