Childminder in Surrey

Inspection date 2 July 2019 Previous inspection date 5 October 2015

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Met 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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This provision is inadequate

n The childminder does not have enough understanding of the legal requirements, which affects the welfare of children. She allows unsupervised adults access to children, for example when collecting them from school. n The childminder has failed to notify Ofsted about all adults working with children. Therefore, Ofsted has not been able to complete the relevant checks to establish their suitability. n The childminder has not complied with her current registration. On occasions, there have been more than three adults working directly with the children. n The childminder does not provide adequate training to all adults working with children, to ensure they fully understand their roles and responsibilities. n The childminder does not have suitable strategies in place to ensure that there is enough space available when caring for high numbers of after-school children. n The childminder has failed to ensure she has adequate public liability insurance.

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This provision is inadequate

n The childminder has not explored a variety of ways to involve parents effectively in the evaluation of the setting.

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It has the following strengths

n Regular monitoring of young children's development enables the childminder to plan suitably challenging activities to help them make progress. n Children are happy, confident and have secure attachments with the childminder.

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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 make sure children's care, safety and welfare needs are met and that they are not left in the care of unsupervised individuals 18/07/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure Ofsted is provided with the required details to check the suitability of all adults working with, or who have regular contact with children 18/07/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure that Ofsted is informed of all changes that affect the care arrangements within the setting, especially information on all adults working directly with children 18/07/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure that all adults working with children are provided with training and support to help them fully understand their roles and responsibilities 18/07/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure that children have enough space to play and learn safely 18/07/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure public liability insurance is always in place. 18/07/2019

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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 continue to explore a variety of ways to involve parents in the self-evaluation of the setting, to help to continually drive for improvement.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector viewed the areas of the home used by children. n The inspector asked the childminder questions throughout the inspection to establish her understanding of how to safeguard children, and how she would monitor their learning and development. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children, and considered the impact on their learning. n The inspector sampled written feedback from parents about the childminder's service and discussed with the childminder how she evaluates her provision to bring about improvements. n The inspector viewed a sample of documentation, including safeguarding policies and procedures, and children's records.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective. The childminder is in breach of her registration as, at times, she works with another childminder and up to two other adults. The working arrangements are not clearly defined or effective. For example, she employs adults who have not had suitability checks completed by Ofsted, to collect children from school. This poses a risk to children's safety and welfare. Furthermore, the childminder has not considered the overall floor space available indoors to ensure she fully meets the needs of children, particularly when there are greater numbers of children attending after school. This has an impact on the quality of the childcare provided, as children do not have adequate space indoors to play and explore safely. The childminder regularly completes relevant training to keep her knowledge up to date. However, the arrangements to ensure that other adults working with children have a clear

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

understanding of their roles and responsibilities are not effective. The childminder does not ensure that she has appropriate public liability insurance, as required.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The arrangements to support the large number of children cared for after school impacts on the overall quality of the childcare provided. However, early years children who attend during the day have fun as they learn. The childminder supports their physical development well, such as when they use apparatus and ride-on toys outdoors. There are a range of opportunities for children to practise early writing skills, for example when they use paints and other materials to make marks and patterns as they play. The childminder promotes children's mathematical skills effectively. For instance, they sort dinosaurs into 'large' and 'small' and count how many there are of each. Children show confidence in speaking and listening. They interact well with other children and share their own experiences and interests.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Children's welfare is seriously compromised due to significant weaknesses in leadership and management. In addition, the childminder has not considered the overall space available for children to play safely. However, she provides a warm and nurturing environment. Children show good levels of self-confidence and emotional well-being. The childminder sets clear and consistent boundaries and successfully supports children to manage their feelings and behaviour. Children enjoy the time they spend outdoors and there are plenty of opportunities for physical activity and exercise. The childminder actively promotes healthy eating and children are encouraged to make healthy food choices.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Overall, children in the early years age range develop the skills they need for the next stage in their learning, including pre-school and school. They demonstrate imagination as they act out familiar experiences, such as caring for the dolls and superhero play. They develop mathematical skills and confidently count, compare sizes and recognise colours as they play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY444795 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10113972 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 2 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 21 Date of previous inspection 5 October 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Chertsey, Surrey. She also provides care from the home of her mother, who is also a registered childminder, in Englefield Green, Surrey. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, from 9am to 5pm, all year round. She receives funding to provide free early education for children aged three 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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