Childminder in Richmond upon Thames

Inspection date 20 June 2019 Previous inspection date 27 September 2018

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Inadequate 4 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 The childminder does not meet the requirements for safeguarding. She does not understand the steps to take should an allegation be made against her. n The childminder fails to meet ratio requirements. She cares for more children than allowed and does not supervise them closely to ensure that they are safe. n The childminder does not provide children with healthy meals. She does not cater for their dietary preferences and special requirements. Additionally, she does not provide adequately hygienic equipment for children's mealtimes. n The childminder does not keep a record of all accidents or injuries involving children. She does not provide appropriate first aid or inform parents about all accidents. n Strategies used to manage children's behaviour are inadequate. The childminder calls children derogative names. Children do not listen to her or understand rules or boundaries or acceptable behaviour.

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This provision is inadequate

n The childminder shows a poor understanding of how to keep children safe. Her house is not suitable for children and risk assessments are ineffective. n The childminder continues to not keep accurate records of children's attendance. n The childminder fails to work in partnership with other settings children also attend to ensure continuity of care and learning. n The childminder continues to not consider the individual needs and interests of each child, in order to plan activities that extend their learning. She does not promote all areas of learning and development. As a result, children do not have a balance of adult-led and child-led activities to prepare them for school.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder plans daily outings with children to ensure they enjoy the fresh air.

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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:

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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 understand the procedures to be taken in the event of an allegation being made against the childminder and/or other adults living or working at the premises 12/07/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

supervise children at all times to ensure their safety and that their needs are met 12/07/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

demonstrate that the individual needs of all the children are being met, in order to use the exceptions allowed to the usual ratios requirements 12/07/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

provide children with meals that are healthy, balanced and nutritious and work with parents to support children's dietary requirements, preferences and special health requirements 12/07/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

provide children with an area which is adequately equipped and hygienic to provide healthy meals for children 12/07/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

keep a written record of accidents or injuries, and first-aid treatment given, and inform parents of any accident or injury sustained by the child on the same day, or as soon as reasonably practicable after 12/07/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

manage children's behaviour in an appropriate way to ensure their well-being is not affected 12/07/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure that premises are fit for purpose and suitable for the age of children and comply with requirements of health and safety legislation 12/07/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

organise the premises and equipment in a way that meets the needs of children 12/07/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure there are suitable hygienic changing facilities for changing any children who are in nappies and supply clean bedding, towels and any other necessary items for the children 12/07/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure that all reasonable steps are taken so that children are not exposed to risks and demonstrate how risks are managed 12/07/2019 ensure a regular two-way flow of information with other settings that children attend to provide children with continuous support to meet their needs 12/07/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

keep a daily record of the names of the children being cared for on the premises and their hours of attendance 12/07/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

consider the individual needs, interests and stage of development of each child to plan challenging and enjoyable experiences for each child in all of the areas of learning and development 12/07/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

implement each area of learning and development, through a mix of adult-led and child-initiated activities, to support each child's development to build their confidence in preparation for school. 12/07/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed joint evaluations of activities with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the evidence of the childminder's suitability, qualifications and training. n The inspector spoke to a small selection of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is not effective. The childminder's knowledge of child protection is not secure. She continues to fail to understand the procedures to follow in the event an allegation is made against her. Areas used by children are unhygienic and unsafe. Children have access to dirty nappies and latex gloves, as the childminder does not dispose of them hygienically. They are exposed to risks as they play, from easy access to medicines and chemical cleaning products. These are serious risks to children's health and safety. Children are left unsupervised in the kitchen for long periods of time, where they freely access cutlery drawers containing sharp knives. The equipment used by children is unhygienic. The childminder does not provide an adequate supply of clean bedding and does not make sure the toilet area is safe and clean. The childminder does not keep a record of accidents as required or provide children with appropriate first-aid

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

care. Parents are not always informed about the accidents as required. The childminder continually fails to improve her services, skills and knowledge.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The childminder fails to provide children with a suitable educational programme. Although the childminder has some knowledge of what children need to learn next, she fails to take account of their needs and interests when planning activities. Older children sustain their interest for limited periods, such as during the road-map play. This is because play quickly deteriorates into poor behaviour. Younger children lose interest and begin to kick, snatch and scribble over the work of older children. Children express an interest in books but their communication skills are not advanced as children snatch books from one another. Children who also attend other settings do not experience continuity in their learning as the childminder fails to work in partnership with other settings. The childminder continues to plan and provide enjoyable learning experiences which sustain children's interests and ensure their good progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The childminder does not keep accurate records of attendance and cares for more children than permitted. The childminder fails to meet the needs of all the children attending. Children's health is at risk as they spend long periods of time unsupervised in unhygienic rooms. Although the childminder provides cooked meals, she does not ensure that all meals are healthy and nutritious. The childminder fails to ensure the temperature of food is safe and serves them hot food which children spit out. As a result, children eat very little. The childminder does not work with parents to promote children's health needs. At times, some children have a bowl of sugary cereal a day. Children do not learn how to maintain their health. For example, children pick food from the floor and eat it. Additionally, they are served food in unhygienic areas. The childminder does not know how to manage behaviour in an appropriate way. For example, children are constantly

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

pushing and hitting each other with toys. They consistently disturb each other's play. Children do not listen to the childminder, who calls them pejorative names when they misbehave. Children are often crying and do not always have the childminder's attention when they need it.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Children do not have access to a safe environment that is prepared to promote their development. They play on their own among the toys and mess on the floor. They do not enjoy a mix of adult-led and child-initiated activities, or activities planned to extend their learning. There are some attempts of adult-led activities. However, these fail to meet all children's needs. Children do not enjoy opportunities across all areas of learning. As a result, they are not effectively prepared for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY388644 Local authority Richmond Upon Thames Inspection number 10081192 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 27 September 2018

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in Twickenham, in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. The childminder provides care between 8am and 6pm, Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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