Childminder in Swindon

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

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

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder has a weak knowledge and understanding of her role and responsibility to safeguard children. She does not follow her safeguarding procedures when there are possible concerns. The childminder does not gain relevant information from parents to ensure she is able to keep children safe and act in their best interests. The childminder fails to risk assess dangers and hazards and take appropriate action, particularly in relation to when her dog is around the children and when she takes children on outings. She fails to take sufficient steps to ensure children are not exposed to risks, and she fails to ensure their safety.

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder does not have a curriculum that meets the children's needs. She does not provide activities and experiences that focus on what children need to learn next. She provides some activities that engage children for a short period but fails to interact and provide guidance that enables children to benefit from the learning opportunities. The childminder fails to provide children with the support they need to communicate their needs and express themselves. She does not support them to learn how to manage their emotions and behaviour effectively so they learn right from wrong and the consequences of their actions on others. The childminder threatens children with punishments that, on occasion, make them cry.

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need to do better?

n The quality of the provision has declined significantly since the previous inspection. The childminder has failed to recognise weaknesses in her practice, and she has placed children's safety and well-being at risk. The childminder has not monitored the quality of education she provides to ensure it meets children's needs. n The childminder has failed to work with parents to safeguard children. She has not gained relevant details about the children's home lives, including who has parental responsibility, so that she can be alert to any possible concerns. She has failed to act when children arrive with injuries and follow this up with parents and any relevant agencies when needed. n The childminder fails to assess risks and take all reasonable steps to ensure that children are safe. For example, she does not have appropriate measures in place to ensure that children cannot run out into the road when on outings. She has

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also not done enough to reduce the risk of such an incident happening again. For example, she feels it is appropriate that a two year old will hold onto a buggy, and she will 'teach' them not to run into the road. She has not considered whether a child of this age has sufficient understanding to comply with her expectations. n The childminder does not manage children's behaviour positively. She does not help them learn how manage their emotions and feelings or form positive

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10 March 2023 relationships with others. This means children struggle to express themselves and play alongside others, resulting in a loud and chaotic play environment. For example, children let out screams when other children come near them, and they lash out. The childminder does not teach them how to share and be respectful of others. She tells the children to behave but does not explain what is expected of them. When children do not comply with her request because they do not understand how to, she uses threats as a punishment. For example, she tells the children that if they are naughty, she will tell their parents, that if they do not sit at the table, she will throw their food away and if they are not nice to others, they will not have any friends. This causes the children to become upset and confused. n The curriculum is weak and does not focus on what children need to learn next. The childminder provides some learning opportunities for the children, such as

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identifying numbers, letters and shapes and looking at books. However, she does not consider the children's next steps in learning when considering what activities and learning opportunities children will benefit from. The childminder does not have the skills to provide children with the support to gain good personal, social and emotional skills and to communicate their needs and express themselves.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

Children's safety and well-being is significantly compromised. Although the childminder can share appropriate procedures to follow should she have any safeguarding concerns, she has failed to put these into practice. The childminder has not built good enough relationships with parents that enable her to meet children's individual needs and protect them from harm. The childminder's weak knowledge and understanding of keeping children safe places them at risk. Children are also at risk from the childminder's dog biting them. The childminder fails to supervise the children sufficiently when her dog is present despite the fact her dog has already bitten a child. For example, on occasions, she leaves her dog and some of the children alone when she takes a child to the toilet and changes their clothing.

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Due date

10 March 2023 be alert to any issues of concern in a child's life at home or elsewhere 13/03/2023

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improve knowledge and understanding of safeguarding matters to be able to identify possible signs of abuse and follow procedures to respond to concerns in a timely and appropriate way 13/03/2023

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complete risk assessments and take all reasonable steps to ensure that children are not to exposed to risks, particularly when on outings and when the family dog is present 13/03/2023

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manage children's behaviour in an appropriate way that does not threaten any punishment and helps them to understand right from wrong and the consequences of their actions on others 13/04/2023

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improve partnerships with parents and gain relevant information that enables you to tailor your care to meet the individual needs of the children 17/03/2023

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ensure you obtain and record information about who has parental responsibility for each child. 17/03/2023

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improve the curriculum so that it focuses more sharply on what children already know and can do, and targets more closely what they need to learn next 24/04/2023

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provide children with the support they need to manage their feelings and behaviour and build positive relationships with others 24/04/2023

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Due date

10 March 2023 provide children with the support they need to be able to communicate their needs and express themselves, and to engage in conversations to share their views, thoughts and ideas. 24/04/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY266606 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 10276386 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 13 July 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in the Sparcells district of Swindon. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, throughout the year.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder has received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and inspector completed a learning walk together and discussed the curriculum. n The childminder and inspector completed a joint observation together. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as first-aid certificates, accident forms and child attendance records. n The inspector took account of written testimonials from parents. n The inspector engaged with the children during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

10 March 2023 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

10 March 2023 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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