Childminder in Surrey

Inspection date 11 January 2019 Previous inspection date 10 August 2015

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Met 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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This provision is inadequate

n Behaviour management strategies are ineffective, inappropriate and do not consider children's age, level of understanding or stage of development. This means that children are often upset and cry at various times during the day. n The childminder's expectations of children are too high and do not fully consider their abilities and interests. n The childminder does not respond effectively to the needs of children which has an adverse effect on their behaviour and positive experiences. n Activities provided for children are not appropriate for their age and stage of development. The childminder does not make suitable adjustments to meet children's learning requirements, and this significantly hinders their learning. n Systems for monitoring and assessing children's progress are inaccurate. This means the childminder does not know what each child can do and what they need to learn next.

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It has the following strengths

n Parents express positive comments about the childminder. n Children are provided with healthy and nutritious meals.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

The provision is inadequate and Ofsted intends to take enforcement action: We will issue a Welfare Requirements Notice requiring the provider to: Due date ensure expectations of children's behaviour are realistic, achievable and age appropriate; making sure that children fully understand what is expected of them 26/03/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

implement effective behaviour management strategies appropriate to children's age, level of understanding and stage of development; making sure that children's well-being is not compromised by punishing unwanted behaviour 26/03/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure all needs of children are identified and responded to appropriately; particularly during mealtimes and when children are tired. 26/03/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspectors talked with the childminder, assistants and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspectors viewed written documentation, including children's developmental records, attendance registers, policies and training records. n The inspectors viewed written feedback from parents to gain their views. n The inspectors viewed all areas of the home that children have access to. n The inspectors observed the quality of teaching during activities, and assessed the impact it has on children's learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspectors Nicola Edwards Kelly Marchmont

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is ineffective. This is because breaches of the statutory requirements have a significant impact on children's safety and welfare. The childminder does not evaluate her provision accurately. This means weaknesses are not identified and essential improvements are not made. The educational programmes are unachievable for most children who attend. Teaching does not consider the individual learning needs and abilities of children. The childminder has a poor understanding of children's learning and development. She is unable to demonstrate sufficient knowledge of good quality teaching. For example, she expects young children to develop writing skills before they are ready. This limits children's learning experiences and opportunities to experiment and explore. The childminder incorporates a daily diary for children, so parents are kept informed of their children's actives and experiences each day.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The concepts that are introduced are often too advanced for children to understand and contribute to in a meaningful way. The childminder introduces too many of these concepts and ideas to children at once. This results in children becoming confused about what is expected of them, and this impacts negativity on learning and behaviour. This means children lack interest and are not well engaged. Children are not given enough time to think and respond to instructions, which leaves them frustrated and unsettled of what is expected. For example, young children are asked to draw complex Chinese letters. Instructions are given too quickly, and children are unsure what to do. Eventually, the adult supporting them places their own hand over the children's and draws the letter for them. Resources provided for this activity are restrictive and do not enable children to explore their own mark making or creativity. The childminder fails to support or

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

extend children's learning on many occasions. This includes the very youngest of children, as they are left with a dummy in their mouth for too long. This limits their opportunity to engage in dialogue and experiment with sounds and new words.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The childminder does not listen and respond positively to children's thoughts and feelings. This results in behavioural issues arising which are dealt with by the childminder's ineffective behaviour management strategies. When children have difficulty in managing their own behaviour they are not supported well enough. For example, very young children are expected to contribute to structured activities which do not interest them and are too advanced. They are not given the choice to withdraw and are removed from their peer group if they disrupt the activity or do not comply. This results in children becoming upset, and they are left to calm down without any comfort or support. This has a detrimental impact on children's feelings of safety. Behaviour management strategies are ineffective and inappropriate. Conflict situations are therefore not resolved positively. The childminder does not understand why these methods are ineffective and

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

how they can impact negatively on children. Young children are expected to sit for too long during meal times. This results in children being frustrated and upset. In addition, tired children are not identified or responded to appropriately. This is influenced by the childminder's set routines for when children sleep. This does not consider the individual needs of children, who fall asleep on the childminder or wander around her home with comforters looking for somewhere to rest.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Children do not make the progress they should because the quality of teaching is poor. There is too much emphasis on children being ready for school, and expectations of what children need to be able to do are too high and unrealistic. Even the youngest of children are expected to understand and incorporate the skills needed for successful school transition.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY361363 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10091610 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 0 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 30 Date of previous inspection 10 August 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in Redhill in Surrey. She operates her service from 7.30am to 6.30pm, each weekday throughout the year. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder works in partnership with her husband, who is also a registered childminder. The childminder works with two assistants.

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Registers

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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Registers

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