Childminder 133533

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

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

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The provision is inadequate

Leadership is inadequate. The childminder has a poor understanding of safeguarding matters. She lacks knowledge of safeguarding procedures that are in line with the Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures. The childminder does not have a procedure for the safe use of mobile phones and cameras in her setting. She is not aware of her responsibilities to protect children, including in regard to children who may be at risk of extreme views and behaviours. Breaches in safeguarding requirements have a negative impact on children's safety and well- being, and do not ensure children's welfare is adequately met at all times.

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder is genuinely passionate about the needs of the children in her care. She plans activities to individualise children's learning, which engages and excites children. There is good support for young children's communication and language skills. For example, children use straws to blow bubbles. The childminder recognises how blowing bubbles strengthens young children's facial muscles, which supports their emerging language skills.

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The provision is inadequate

Children settle well and enjoy being in the homely and relaxing environment. They build positive relationships with the kind and caring childminder. Although children feel safe and secure, their welfare is put at potential risk due to breaches in safeguarding requirements.

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need to do better?

n Although the childminder has completed recent safeguarding training, she has poor knowledge and understanding of child protection and safeguarding matters. For example, the childminder lacks knowledge of wider aspects of child protection, including the 'Prevent' duty guidance. In addition, she does not know the indicators of female genital mutilation or understand the signs that a child may be at risk from extreme views or vulnerable to some forms of physical or sexual abuse. This puts children at risk. n The childminder does not have an effective procedure for the safe use of mobile phones and cameras in her setting. This compromises children's safety. n Despite weaknesses in leadership, the childminder has a good oversight of the curriculum and strives to provide a high-quality education for children. She carefully considers what children need to learn next and plans an array of exciting activities. These help children to develop the essential skills they need

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need to do better?

for future learning. For example, young children demonstrate high levels of resilience as they concentrate on difficult tasks, such as making marks with paint to form a circle. They remain focused and have a huge sense of accomplishment when they finally succeed. n The childminder plans a good range of activities that reflect children's interests

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need to do better?

1 October 2019 and individual needs. For example, she takes children on outings to various places within the community either by car or on foot. They visit local parks, and take trips to local attractions to increase their understanding of the world. They attend toddler groups to help develop their confidence and social skills. n The childminder does not consistently provide enough opportunities for children to become more aware of themselves and other people. Children do not have a range of opportunities to support and enhance their knowledge further about the world around them, preparing them for life in modern Britain. n The childminder expects all children to be courteous. She encourages children to use good manners at all times and to be respectful to the environment. Children are kind and caring. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder liaises closely with parents to gain a detailed picture of children's abilities and routines. Parents comment

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need to do better?

how much they value and appreciate the good care and interesting experiences that the childminder provides for their children. n Children are offered healthy, home-cooked meals and snacks. The childminder plans daily opportunities for children to exercise and ensures that they have plenty of outdoor play. Children have high levels of independence and do things for themselves. For example, younger children wash their hands and are independent in many self-care routines, such as toileting and putting on their coats.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder does not have a good enough understanding of child protection matters to ensure children's safety. Although she has completed recent safeguarding training, the gaps in the childminder's safeguarding knowledge mean that she cannot recognise and respond to some signs that a child is at risk of harm. This compromises children's safety and welfare. However, other aspects of her safeguarding knowledge are more secure. For example, she knows how to raise concerns about a child's safety with her Local Safeguarding Children Board. The weaknesses in safeguarding knowledge mean that children's welfare cannot be assured fully.

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Due date

1 October 2019 improve safeguarding knowledge, including wider aspects of child protection such as the 'Prevent' duty guidance and indicators of female genital mutilation, to keep children safe 10/12/2019

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Due date

gain knowledge of the procedures to safeguard children, including the use of mobile phones and cameras in the setting, in line with Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures. 10/12/2019

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should:

n extend opportunities for children to improve their awareness of the wider world and maximise their understanding of diversity, preparing children for life in modern Britain.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 133533 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 10106180 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 to 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 3 March 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1996 and lives near Banbury, in Oxfordshire. She operates all year round from 9am to 6pm, Tuesday to Wednesday. She holds a National Nursery Examination Board qualification.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including safeguarding policies and training certificates. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about the activities she plans and how they benefit children's development.

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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

1 October 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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