Childminder in Kent

Inspection date 28 August 2018 Previous inspection date 2 September 2015

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of 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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The provision is inadequate

n The childminder does not have a suitable understanding of her role and responsibilities in regards to safeguarding children. She has a minimal understanding of current safeguarding guidance and how to respond appropriately to a child if they disclosed a concern. n The childminder does not effectively ensure concerns raised are acted on swiftly to promote children's safety and welfare at all times. n The childminder's risk assessment processes are not sufficient. She does not effectively recognise hazards in her home or take reasonable steps to keep children safe. n The childminder does not obtain written permission from parents before administering medication to children. n The childminder does not record the times children arrive and leave her care. This prevents her from fully ensuring children's safety. n The childminder does not effectively use her knowledge of children's individual abilities to tailor her interactions, or plan activities which precisely support all children's next

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The provision is inadequate

stages in learning. n The childminder does not encourage and support children to make healthy food choices to support their good health further.

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It has the following strengths

n Children benefit from a variety of appropriate trips. These experiences help children to develop an understanding of the wider world and enhance their social skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register the provider must: Due date develop a full and thorough understanding of the procedures to follow to safeguard children, particularly in regards to recognising signs that a child may be at risk 05/10/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure all concerns regarding children's welfare and are acted on swiftly, to avoid any delay in protecting children's well-being 05/10/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

review the risk assessment process to ensure all risks to children's safety are effectively minimised 05/10/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure secure procedures for administering medication are embedded in practice and written consent from parents is obtained before administering each medicine 05/10/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

maintain an accurate daily record of children's hours of attendance 05/10/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

improve the quality of teaching to ensure activities are tailored to meet children's individual learning needs and consistently challenge them to make good progress in all areas of learning. 05/10/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n focus more precisely on supporting children to develop a knowledge and understanding of how to keep themselves healthy.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding. n The inspector observed the quality of interactions and teaching, and assessed the impact this has on children's development. n The inspector reviewed a range of documentation, including children's developmental records and the childminder's training certificates. n The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector discussed a planned activity with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is ineffective. The childminder does not fully understand her role in ensuring appropriate procedures are implemented effectively with regards to safeguarding children. She has a limited understanding of safeguarding legislation, such as the 'Prevent' duty guidance, and a poor knowledge of the processes to follow to ensure children are fully protected. The childminder does not effectively recognise concerns or act sufficiently to protect children. This puts children's welfare at significant risk. The childminder does not maintain a safe environment for children. She has failed to recognise or act appropriately to minimise dangers in her home. For example, the childminder has not recognised the potential risk of storing perfume in a low cupboard which is easily accessible to young children. At times, she walks around her home carrying hot drinks, occasionally, lifting these over the heads of children as they play.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

This puts children at significant risk of scalding. Despite attending training and exchanging ideas with other childminders, the qualified childminder has failed to keep up with current guidance to support children effectively. She is not meeting all of the legal requirements. For example, the childminder does not obtain written permission from parents before she administers medication or keep a record of children's hours of attendance. Some self-evaluation takes place and the childminder considers the views of parents. However, this process is not rigorous enough to identify the significant weaknesses in practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder observes children in their play. She sufficiently uses these observations to recognise children's achievements. The childminder does implement some appropriate techniques to support aspects of children's learning. For example, she asks questions to encourage children to use their developing speech and language skills to talk about what they see. Children start to use descriptive words to describe the pictures in books and on flash cards. However, the childminder does not consistently demonstrate a robust understanding of how to adapt activities to meet the different ages and abilities of children participating. For example, the childminder provides basic resources, such as plastic fish to encourage water play. The childminder occasionally talks to children about what they are doing with the fish, but her interactions are minimal. She does not engage as well as she could to enhance children's play and support their individual learning

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

further. The childminder maintains a sufficient daily exchange of information with parents. They gather and share information regarding children's achievements and interests. This helps the childminder to monitor children's progression adequately.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The significant weaknesses in leadership and management impact on children's care and well-being. The childminder fails to provide a safe environment for children to play and learn. Risk assessments are not robust and the childminder fails to recognise risks, such as hot drinks being within easy reach of children. The childminder's procedures regarding medication do not promote children's good health. She fails to consider the importance of gaining written permission from parents for each medication before it is administered. The childminder talks about how inconvenient this is for parents. However, she does inform parents of when medication is administered. The childminder does not consistently give a clear message to children about the importance of eating healthily. For example, she does not encourage young children to eat the healthy foods in their lunch boxes. These are occasionally left as other, not so healthy options are eaten first.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children are making some sufficient progress from their starting points. They practise some emerging skills in their play. For example, children start to show developing cooperation as they share their toys with others. However, they are not effectively supported to make good progress and develop strong skills to prepare them for the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY385243 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10063794 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 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 2 September 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in Dartford, Kent. The childminder operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm, for 48 weeks a year. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder is in receipt of funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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