Childminder EY492179

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 March 2018 Not applicable

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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 Good 2

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4

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This provision is inadequate

 The childminder has failed to notify Ofsted of significant events which may affect the suitability of those living or working on the premises as required.  The childminder has not undertaken child protection training, as required, to act as the lead person responsible for safeguarding.  The childminder does not have an adequate understanding of safeguarding to be able to raise concerns about children’s safety and well-being if necessary.  The childminder fails to make effective risk assessments and take action to reduce or remove the risk of harm to children.

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It has the following strengths

 The welcoming and nurturing childminder provides an inviting and homely environment. Children develop close bonds with her and she takes time to get to know them well. Children are happy and at ease in her care.  Partnerships with parents are effective. For example, the childminder keeps parents fully informed about their children’s progress. She gives them ideas to help them support their children’s learning at home.  Children enjoy a range of outings in the local community. Regular trips help to enhance children’s experiences and enable them to learn about the world around them.  Children make good progress in relation to their starting points. The childminder monitors their achievements well and identifies where children require additional support.

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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

 undertake child protection training, as required, in order to be able to identify, understand and respond appropriately to concerns about children's safety and well-being 02/07/2018

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Due Date

 demonstrate an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection issues 02/07/2018

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Due Date

 develop an adequate understanding of the requirements of the early years foundations stage framework and the childcare register, with particular regard to 'suitable people' and 'changes that must be notified to Ofsted' 02/07/2018

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Due Date

 ensure that all risks of harm to children are identified and that appropriate action is taken to keep children safe. 02/07/2018

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Inspection activities

 The inspectors spoke to the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspectors engaged with the children during the inspection.  One inspector undertook a joint observation with the childminder.  One inspector observed the children during their indoor and outdoor play activities as well as their snack routine.  One inspector sampled various documents, including children's learning records, the childminder's self-evaluation, risk assessments and a selection of policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is ineffective. The childminder does not keep children safe from harm. She has failed to notify Ofsted of events and changes to her household which may affect the suitability of those who have contact with minded children. The childminder does not adequately risk assess and identify hazards which may cause harm to children. She does not have enough understanding of safeguarding to be able to respond to concerns about children's welfare. The childminder does not fully understand, and act on, indicators of abuse. She has not attended safeguarding training in order to be able to take lead responsibility for safeguarding in her setting.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well and follows their lead effectively in play. Children develop good physical skills. For example, young children develop their hand and eye coordination as they thread with pipe cleaners or post different objects. The childminder makes good use of opportunities to extend young children's mathematical skills. For instance, she uses numbers with them during play and everyday activities, such as when counting out blocks as children build or when serving them their lunch.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The weaknesses in safeguarding compromise children's safety and welfare. The childminder does not do enough to ensure all children are kept safe from harm. Overall, children are well behaved. They can choose from a wide range of toys and resources, and explore them with interest. However, the childminder does not ensure that all reasonable steps are taken to ensure children in her care are kept safe. For example, she does not identify and reduce risks when children walk around with musical instruments in their mouths and use them to hurt others. This puts young children at risk of harm to themselves and others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are developing the key skills they need for school and future life. They develop good language skills. For example, young children communicate their needs confidently and repeat words important to them. Young children gain independence relative to their age. For example, they find their own water bottle when they want to have a drink, and are encouraged to wipe their own faces while looking in a mirror.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY492179 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 1030751 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Surbiton in the Royal Borough of Kingston-Upon-Thames. The childminder operates her service Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6.30pm, all year round, except for family and bank holidays.

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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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Telephone number

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