Childminder in Richmond upon Thames

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 June 2018 14 September 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 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 lacks awareness of her responsibility to meet the early years foundation stage requirements. A number of identified weaknesses in her practice have not been addressed since the last Ofsted visit.  The childminder has not ensured that all adults living in the home has a Disclosure and Barring Service check completed. In addition, other checks to ensure adults are suitable have not been completed.  The childminder lacks knowledge of the procedures to follow if an allegation was made against her or other adults in the home. This does not protect children’s welfare.  The childminder does not obtain and record the personal details of all the children she cares for. For example she does not have emergency contact details, or information about children’s health or dietary needs.  The childminder’s self-evaluation processes are ineffective to support her to make necessary improvements.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. Her teaching is good, overall, and she uses a wide range of activities that supports children to make good progress.  Children are happy and settled, and have formed good attachments with the childminder and each other.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

The provision is inadequate and Ofsted intends to take enforcement action

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

We will issue a Welfare Requirements Notice requiring the provider to:

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Due Date

 ensure that every person living or working in the home from which childminding is taking place obtains an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check 22/06/2018

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Due Date

 ensure records are kept of all children which include their full name, date of birth, the name and address of every parent, and emergency contact details 22/06/2018

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Due Date

 obtain information about any special dietary requirements, preferences and food allergies a child may have, and any special health requirements before a child is admitted to the setting 22/06/2018

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Due Date

 improve knowledge of safeguarding, in particular regards to understanding what to do if an allegation is made against a person living in the household. 22/06/2018

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spent the majority of time observing children in the dining room and kitchen.  The inspector sampled documentation including children’s records and suitability checks.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

The childminder is not able to address weaknesses and sustain improvements in her practice. Some of the weaknesses identified at this inspection, including breaches of statutory requirements, have already been raised with the childminder by Ofsted previously. Safeguarding is ineffective. The childminder has not ensured that all adults living in the home complete a Disclosure and Barring Service check. In addition, the childminder has not completed all the required forms to enable Ofsted to carry out further suitability checks, such as social services checks. Although the childminder reports that children are not left unsupervised with these adults, these omissions still place children’s safety and welfare at potential risk. The childminder fails to obtain all children’s personal details when they start in her care. For example, she does not have emergency contact details for all children. The childminder’s safeguarding knowledge is weak. Although she

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

knows what to do if she has concerns about a child’s welfare, she does not know the procedures to follow if an allegation was to be made against her or other adults in the home. This does not protect children’s overall welfare and safety.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children in their play and effectively recognises their interests and achievements. She joins in with children’s play and interacts with them effectively. In particular, the childminder supports children’s mathematical learning well. She incorporates mathematical concepts into all activities. For example, she comments and encourages children to notice shapes, colour and size as they play. The childminder follows the children’s interests and supports them to understand how to care for others. For example, they enjoy playing with the baby dolls and show kindness as they cuddle their dolls to sleep. The childminder talks to parents on a daily basis. This helps to keep them updated about their children’s day and the progress they are making.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The weaknesses in leadership and management compromise children’s welfare. The childminder fails to obtain information on children’s medical needs or their dietary requirements when they first start. This puts children’s overall welfare at risk. Despite this, children are happy in the childminder’s care. Children enjoy regular fresh air and exercise. They visit local playgroups on a regular basis which supports their social skills and confidence to grow. They behave well and are learning to share and take turns with their friends.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress in their development. This supports them to be prepared for their next stage in learning. Children are mastering their independence and self-help skills. For example, they know to go to the bathroom to wash their hands before eating. Children are confident and eager to engage in activities, and are able to communicate their interests well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY423492 Local authority Richmond upon Thames Inspection number 1137268 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 14 September 2017

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Twickenham, in the London Borough of Richmond-upon- Thames. The childminder works Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm all year round, except for bank holidays or family 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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