Childminder EY544613

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

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

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder has gaps in her safeguarding knowledge that mean she is not able to clearly identify all signs that a child may be at risk of harm. For example, her understanding of the signs that a child may be exposed to extreme views is poor. In addition, she does not assess risks accurately or supervise children closely enough to keep them safe. For example, she does not recognise that leaving children running about unsupervised while they eat hard pieces of fruit is a choking hazard. This poor knowledge and practice puts children at risk of harm.

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder shows a poor understanding of her role in supporting children's learning. She does not plan effectively. Children are not motivated by the resources and activities on offer. On the day of the inspection they appeared bored and frustrated. For example, children threw themselves to the floor, asked repeatedly to watch television and did not listen well to the childminder. Children's behaviour is poor and the childminder is inconsistent in her approach to managing this. Children are not receiving effective support to help them learn right from wrong or to consider the feelings of others.

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need to do better?

n Although the childminder attends safeguarding training her learning from this is not sufficient to keep children safe. For example, in addition to her poor understanding of the 'Prevent' duty guidance, she is also unclear who she needs to inform if an allegation is made about her own conduct. This means that the childminder is not promoting children's safety and well-being effectively. n The childminder does not take adequate steps to keep children safe in her home. On the day of the inspection, the inspector had to intervene to stop the childminder leaving children alone downstairs eating and running about. n The childminder has an inaccurate understanding of ratios. This leads to her sometimes looking after more young children than she should without giving due consideration to the impact this could have on her ability to meet the needs of each child. n The childminder lacks understanding of how to plan and deliver experiences that

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need to do better?

help children learn and build on what they know. The resources she puts out are not appealing to the children she looks after. As a result, children show little interest in what is on offer. For much of the day they engage in anti-social behaviour, such as pushing, shouting and snatching. The childminder does not manage children's behaviour effectively. For example, sometimes she takes toys away to try and prevent fighting and then gives them back when children shout and cry. She often relies on telling them she will ring their parents to try and get children to listen to her and moderate their behaviour. n The childminder lacks ambition for the children. When she does plan activities

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need to do better?

9 December 2019 she asks children to do things that are well within their capabilities and which do not add to their understanding. For example, she repeatedly asks older children to point to pictures of well-known animals. Her teaching skills are poor. For example, she is not able to engage children in a planned dance activity or maintain children's interest in throwing and catching balls. Children take little notice of what she asks them to do. n The childminder does not develop effective partnerships with staff at pre-schools children also attend. She is aware that some children do go elsewhere but not where and she has not planned to make contact. This poor practice has a negative impact on her ability to provide continuity in children's care and education. n The childminder does not prepare children well for life in modern Britain. She does not plan experiences that help children learn about diversity. However, she

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need to do better?

does support children better to appreciate their own cultural heritage, such as through music and songs. n The childminder follows effective routines to ensure children have daily fresh air, regular food and drink and sleep in a calm environment. Children show they are able to meet their own personal care needs in ways that are age appropriate. n The childminder was not able to make all required documentation available for inspection. For example, she was not able to find a record of the Disclosure and Barring Service check for other adult household members.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder does not supervise children closely enough at all times to keep them safe. She does not have a good enough understanding of all safeguarding matters to be able to recognise all signs that a child may be at risk of harm. Other aspects of her safeguarding knowledge are more secure. She has a suitable understanding of the signs of physical abuse, sexual abuse and neglect. She understands the importance of keeping records of any concerns. She knows how to raise any such concerns with the Local Safeguarding Children Board.

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Due date

improve safeguarding knowledge, including the 'Prevent Duty guidance for England and Wales 2015' and how to respond to allegations that could impact on suitability to work with children 01/02/2020

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Due date

9 December 2019 take all necessary steps to minimise risks and supervise children adequately to keep them safe 01/02/2020

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Due date

develop an accurate understanding of ratios and care only for the number of children that she can safely and effectively look after 01/02/2020

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Due date

provide effective support to help children learn to manage their emotions and develop a secure understanding of acceptable behaviour 01/02/2020

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Due date

plan and deliver learning experiences that consistently meet children's individual needs and support them well to build on their existing skills and knowledge 01/03/2020

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Due date

improve the use of resources and the learning environment so that children are motivated to learn and find what is on offer appealing and interesting 01/03/2020

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Due date

develop an effective two-way flow of information with staff at other settings children attend, to support a consistent approach to meeting children's needs and supporting their learning 01/03/2020

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Due date

provide a broad range of experiences that help children learn effectively about the similarities and differences between themselves and others 01/03/2020

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Due date

improve the organisation of documentation and ensure all necessary documentation is available for inspection. 01/03/2020

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY544613 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 10112452 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 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 29 May 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Broughton, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. She offers care all day, Monday to Saturday, throughout the year.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector around her home and explained how she organises the provision. n The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with children and evaluated the quality of teaching and learning. n The inspector accompanied the childminder and children on a walk in the local community. n Parents shared their views and the inspector took these into account.

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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

9 December 2019 9 December 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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