Childminder in Richmond upon Thames

Inspection date 27 September 2018 Previous inspection date 15 March 2016

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Inadequate 4 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Inadequate 4 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4 Outcomes for children Inadequate 4

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The provision is inadequate

n The childminder does not keep accurate records of children's attendance. This means she is unable to identify quickly any unexplained patterns of absence, which could highlight a safeguarding concern. n The childminder and her assistant have a limited understanding of the procedures to follow if they have concerns about a child. They are unaware of the signs that a child may be at risk of extremism, and lack robust procedures to follow if a child told them they had been abused. n The childminder has failed to ensure that appropriate fire safety equipment is in full working order and that the property can be quickly evacuated in an emergency. n The childminder does not keep required records of accidents that occur while the children are in her care. n The childminder has failed to notify Ofsted of a historic incident where a child went missing while collecting another child from school. Children were not adequately

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The provision is inadequate

supervised. n Children are making poor progress in their learning and development as the childminder does not use what she knows about children's learning needs to plan challenging and engaging activities. As a result, she and the assistant fail to capture children's interests and help extend their learning.

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It has the following strengths

n Children enjoy some opportunities to be active, such as when playing catch with a balloon. They develop their confidence as they are able to make choices about with what they play.

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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 ensure an accurate record of children's attendance is maintained, including their times of arrival and departure 22/10/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

improve all staff's knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures, including the 'Prevent' duty, to ensure they are able to identify signs of possible abuse and respond in a timely and appropriate way 22/10/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure fire detection equipment is in working order and that the fire exit is free from obstruction 22/10/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

keep a written record of all accidents and injuries that occur and ensure these are shared with parents 22/10/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure that children are fully supervised at all times, particularly away from the setting 22/10/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

improve how information gathered from observing children's learning is used to plan challenging and enjoyable adult-led activities, which are focused on children's individual needs and support their progress. 22/10/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed activities and care practices. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and her assistant at appropriate times. n The inspector reviewed written comments and feedback from parents. n The inspector reviewed a range of documentation and records. n This inspection was prioritised as part of the risk assessment process.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is not effective. The childminder has some understanding of potential signs of abuse and neglect. However, she and her assistant lack an understanding of how to identify risks of extremism. The childminder knows to whom to refer concerns in most instances. However, she explained that if a child made a disclosure to her, she would first consider whether she felt they were lying. This raises concerns that the childminder would not notify the relevant authorities if a child told her they had been abused. The home is generally secure and resources are suitable. However, the emergency evacuation procedures are ineffective as smoke alarms are not working and the emergency exit is blocked with pushchairs and car seats. Records are disorganised and the childminder fails to keep accident or attendance records, which limits how well she can monitor children's safety. The childminder has previously failed to report a historic

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

incident to Ofsted where a child went missing. Although no harm came to the child, this shows supervision is not always effective. The childminder has worked with other professionals involved in a child's care and recognises the importance of reviewing her practice to help meet children's individual needs. The childminder encourages parents to share their views to help evaluate her provision. However, a number of breaches in requirements show that self-evaluation is not effective. The childminder's assistant present explained that she receives mentoring from the childminder and they both plan to attend future training to help them develop their skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The childminder and her assistant observe children in their play. They have developed systems to record children's progress. However, these systems are not robust and the information shared with parents is not always accurate. Children receive little adult- directed play and generally entertain themselves. Although the childminder and her assistant sit nearby, they do not ask challenging questions or encourage children to problem solve or test out their ideas. The childminder and her assistant have some focused learning intentions for children. However, they do not plan suitable activities to support these. As a result, children quickly lose interest in the activities offered.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Children generally play alongside one another well. They are reminded of the rules and about sharing, and the childminder and her assistant use appropriate strategies to manage unwanted behaviour. Children are encouraged to develop some social skills when they sit together to eat. They are reminded about drinking plenty and enjoy keeping active. Although children appear relaxed in the childminder's care, weaknesses in her knowledge about how to keep children safe have a significant impact on their welfare.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Children are not making enough progress in their learning and development due to poor teaching. While some support is planned, this is not consistently implemented. The childminder is able to explain how she wants to focus support for particular children, however, she is not acting quickly enough to close the gaps in their learning. This means children are not adequately prepared for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY388644 Local authority Richmond Upon Thames Inspection number 10067225

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register

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Day care type

Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection 15 March 2016

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The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in a first-floor apartment in Twickenham, in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. The provision is accessible via two flights of stairs. The childminder provides care between 8am and 6pm, Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays. The childminder works an assistant.

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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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