Childminder 507320

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 December 2017 30 June 2017

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision is inadequate

 Children’s safety is compromised because the childminder’s safeguarding knowledge is weak. She does not know what action to take should concerns arise, including who to contact in the event of an allegation being made against a member of the household.  The childminder has failed to consider what she will do in the event that a child is not collected, or is missing from her care. Consequently, information is not shared with parents about what she would do to prioritise children’s welfare should such a situation arise.  The childminder does not use enough opportunities to maximise the learning experiences for children in order to extend their ideas and encourage their curiosity. Children do not fulfil their learning potential.

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It has the following strengths

 With the support of the local authority early years advisor, the childminder has reflected on her practice since her last inspection. She has identified the need to improve her knowledge and undertake training to gain a better understanding of how to promote children's learning and development.  The childminder develops secure relationships with the children. She knows them well and follows their individual routines. This helps children to feel secure and promotes their emotional well-being.  Parents welcome the daily feedback about children's care and learning and state that they are very happy with the care provided.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 improve knowledge of safeguarding practice, with particular regard to the procedures to follow in the event of an allegation being made against a member of the household 19/01/2018

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Due Date

 devise procedures of the steps you will take to safeguard the children being cared for from abuse or neglect and ensure they are in line with the local safeguarding board procedures 19/01/2018

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Due Date

 improve your knowledge of the learning and development requirements in order to develop teaching skills and to be able to maximise children's learning opportunities through their play 23/03/2018

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Due Date

 devise procedures to share with parents of the action you will take in the event of a child being uncollected, or missing. 19/01/2018

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at suitable times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including risk assessments and records of the progress children make.  The inspector observed the childminder's routine and children at play.  The inspector observed the sleep arrangements for children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

The childminder has failed to identify that her arrangements for safeguarding are weak. Her safeguarding procedures do not provide accurate information and they are not in line with local safeguarding guidance. The childminder is not aware of the action to take if ever an allegation is made against her, or in the event that a child is uncollected or goes missing. Consequently, safeguarding is not effective. Since the last inspection, the childminder has engaged with the local authority’s early years development worker to improve the quality of care and education in her setting. As a result, there are some improved systems in place for observing and assessing children’s learning, although these are not yet fully embedded. The childminder communicates regularly with parents and with other settings children attend, to promote consistency in children’s care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder supports children’s learning and development satisfactorily. For example, she provides a welcoming, well-equipped learning environment, where children choose what they want to play with. Children’s language is supported well, for example when they are playing a picture matching game the childminder gives them useful prompts to help them to identify the correct cards. Although children make steady progress, opportunities for learning are not maximised. The childminder uses observations to identify the next steps for children in their learning. However, they are not yet focussed sharply enough to identify what children need to learn next. There are not enough opportunities for children to explore, develop their own ideas and be creative. The childminder shares photographs and observation and assessment records with parents to actively encourage them to contribute to children’s learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The childminder’s failure to meet some safeguarding and welfare requirements mean that children's safety and well-being overall cannot be assured. Children do, however, benefit from the secure relationship established with the childminder. Children confidently make their needs known and respond well to the warm, interaction from the childminder. The childminder obtains information from parents about children’s care needs and follows their individual routines. Children settle to sleep quickly and comfortably after enjoying a healthy lunch. Children behave well and enthusiastically help with routine tasks, for example putting the toys away, before self-selecting different ones. They enjoy outings to local groups, swimming and garden play. This helps to develop children’s physical skills and keep them active.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Overall, children make satisfactory progress in their learning in relation to their starting points. They enjoy the security of familiar routines along with a positive relationship with the childminder. Children are confident and they learn how to put on and take off shoes and coats which builds their skills in self-care. However, wider learning opportunities are not maximised for children in readiness for starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 507320 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 1114614 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 30 June 2017

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1994 and lives in Horley, Surrey. The childminder cares for children each weekday throughout the year.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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