Childminder EY315995

Inspection date 21 June 2019 Previous inspection date 4 November 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 Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is inadequate

n The childminder and her assistant do not successfully implement their child protection procedures. They do not ensure that they obtain and share information with parents and other professionals to safeguard children and maintain their welfare. n Risk assessment is not effective. The childminder and her assistant do not ensure that all areas of the premises remain suitable for children's use, particularly outdoors. n The childminder does not make sure her assistants are confident in all areas of their roles and responsibilities. n Occasionally, the childminder and her assistant do not organise activities sufficiently well to ensure children remain engaged in their learning.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder successfully uses the information from her observations and assessments to help identify children's next stage in learning. Children make progress that is appropriate for their age and are well prepared for their move to school. n The childminder takes children to local groups and parks, which helps them learn about similarities and differences around them.

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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 child protection concerns are acted upon and reported to the appropriate agencies without delay 12/07/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

obtain information and communicate effectively with parents and other professionals working with children to maintain the safe organisation of the setting, and to make sure that children's individual needs are met 29/07/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

implement an effective risk assessment, to help ensure the garden area remains consistently clean and suitable for children's use 29/07/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

provide assistants with effective support to help them be competent in all areas of the work they undertake. 29/07/2019

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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 make better use of the organisation of activities to help sustain children's attention and concentration for longer.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning and development. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and her assistant at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including evidence of suitability checks and children's records. n The inspector spoke to children. n This inspection was carried out following the risk assessment process.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is not effective. The childminder and her assistant know the signs that would cause them concern about a child's welfare and the processes to follow. However, they do not act quickly and liaise with the appropriate agencies to help protect children from harm. The childminder does not gather and share integral information with parents and other professionals to help ensure the effective management of the setting, and ensure that children's well-being is supported. The childminder does not make sure that her assistants are proficient in every aspect of their work. She does not ensure they are confident to implement her safeguarding procedures. The childminder does not make sure that they have adequate insurance in place to transport children safely in a car. However, they took prompt action to put this in place.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes regular accurate assessments of children's progress and monitors their development well. She identifies effectively any gaps in development early and provides the right support to fully build their skills. The childminder successfully encourages children's mathematical skills, such as counting objects. The childminder and her assistant develop babies' physical development and early social abilities well. For instance, they support them to stand at an activity with other children as they play. Children decide what activities they would like to use next, which helps them learn that their views are of value and important. The childminder and her assistant ask questions to help children think for themselves and test their ideas. For example, they explore what happens to a boat when it is upside down in the water. The childminder and her assistant, sometimes, do not fully consider the organisation of activities to help keep

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

children's concentration and extend their learning even further.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The childminder and her assistant do not identify and minimise all hazards in their surroundings. They do not ensure that the garden is continually clean and suitable for children's use. For example, they do not make sure that dog faeces are removed efficiently, and they do not prevent dogs from urinating over outdoor toys. The childminder and her assistant do not promptly stop dogs from drinking from and jumping into the water activity where children play. This does not support children's physical health and well-being. Risk assessment was an action raised at previous visits, which demonstrates that the childminder's capacity to sustain any previous improvements is weak. The childminder and her assistant encourage children to share and take turns, which helps them understand how to manage their own behaviour.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They are happy and enjoy their time with the childminder. They express themselves through movement and music. For example, they spin around playing with bubbles and enthusiastically sing to their favourite songs. Children develop good hand-to-eye coordination. For example, they tip and pour water with control. They help at mealtimes and take food to the table, which successfully encourages their independence in readiness for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY315995 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10113570 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 - 14 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 26 Date of previous inspection 4 November 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Tonbridge, Kent. She cares for children Monday to Friday, from 7am to 6.30pm, all year round. She receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder employs three assistants but only two work regularly with children.

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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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