Childminder EY373880

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

The quality of education Inadequate Behaviour and attitudes Inadequate Personal development Inadequate Leadership and management Inadequate Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder does not support children's play and exploration effectively. She does not plan activities that challenge children to achieve success in their next stage of learning. The childminder has failed to address areas for improvement identified at her last inspection. For instance, information that she gathers from parents when children first begin is limited. Consequently, she does not plan effectively for children's starting points. Children demonstrate they are happy and select toys and resources to promote their interests. However, the childminder does not adapt her teaching to move them on in their learning. She does not prioritise her professional development to remedy weaknesses in her practice and raise the quality of teaching to the highest level.

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The provision is inadequate

Children show a positive relationship with the childminder and her assistant and demonstrate that they feel emotionally secure. They encourage children to be independent. For example, children are promoted to blow their nose and wash their hands before mealtimes. The childminder encourages children to share and take turns in their play. As a result, children behave well.

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder does not have a secure understanding of wider safeguarding issues. This means that she is unable to identify if children are at risk of harm and take prompt action to protect them. Furthermore, she has an inadequate understanding of the procedures to follow if an allegation is made. The childminder does not consistently seek written consent from parents before medication is administered to their children, which compromises children's health.

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need to do better?

n The childminder's teaching is not sufficiently responsive to children's individual learning needs and preferences. The childminder fails to identify what children know and can do, the progress they have made and what they need to learn next. Activities are generally mundane. The childminder does not offer children toys, resources and activities that offer carefully considered challenge. Children are not supported to make the progress they are capable of. The childminder has not identified professional development opportunities to raise the quality of her teaching skills. However, she does understand her responsibility to complete a written summary of children's progress when they are between the ages of two and three years. n The childminder has a poor understanding of how to evaluate her own practice. She has not identified where there are gaps in her knowledge. Additionally, the childminder has not identified how to make improvements that will benefit the

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care of the children. n Children behave well in the childminder's care. The childminder is a positive role

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need to do better?

15 October 2019 model and teaches children good manners. She gives children praise, which helps to promote their self-esteem. Children demonstrate their positive relationships with the childminder. For example, they go to her for cuddles and reassurance. This helps children to feel confident and emotionally secure. n The childminder does not meet or fully understand all requirements of the early years foundation stage and the associated requirements of the Childcare Register. This is because she has a poor knowledge and understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures. She is not clear of what action should be taken if allegations are made. The childminder does not obtain written permission from parents before she administers non-prescribed medication to children. n The childminder helps younger children to develop a few aspects of their communication and language skills. For instance, she uses simple words that

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children copy. She engages children in singing rhymes and songs with her. n The childminder works with other settings children also attend. She shares information with the staff who work there about children's development to promote consistency in their learning. n Children are not taught the importance of a healthy diet to help further their understanding of a healthy lifestyle. However, she encourages children to be physically active and to enjoy being out in the fresh air. For instance, children enjoy learning how to throw and catch a ball in the garden. They giggle as they catch the ball. n The childminder has good relationships with parents. She offers parents suggestions and ideas about how they can support their children's learning at home. For instance, she suggests ideas to encourage children to dress themselves and to support their toileting needs. n The childminder gives children good opportunities to develop an understanding

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need to do better?

of how to care for living things. For example, children delight in feeding the childminder's rabbits.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has not taken sufficient steps to keep her training updated about some wider aspects of safeguarding issues. She is not clear about the procedure to follow in the event of an allegation being made against her or a member of her family. Furthermore, the childminder has not gained sufficient knowledge of the 'Prevent' duty guidance. This means that she is not aware of what to do if a child becomes at risk of extreme views. The childminder does not monitor existing injuries to children. That said, she does recognise some of the possible signs that a child may be at risk of harm. She knows how to report any concerns she may have in a timely manner.

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Due date

extend professional development to help raise the quality of teaching and outcomes for children 04/11/2019

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Due date

plan and provide challenging activities that focus on children's most-relevant next steps in learning 04/11/2019

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Due date

ensure medicine is only administered where written permission for that particular medicine has been obtained from the child's parent or carer 21/10/2019

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Due date

ensure that all existing injuries to children are monitored so that concerns about children's safety or well-being are identified and reported promptly to appropriate agencies if necessary 21/10/2019

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Due date

improve knowledge and understanding of wider safeguarding issues 21/10/2019

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Due date

ensure a secure knowledge of the procedures to follow in the event of an allegation being made, including informing the local authority designated safeguarding officer. 21/10/2019

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should:

n strengthen systems to gather in-depth information from parents when children first start, to help identify starting points in their learning and accurately assess their progress over time n provide a range of healthy snacks and drinks to further support children's understanding of eating healthily n improve the self-evaluation process to clearly target areas for improvement.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY373880 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10074112 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 1 to 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 19 July 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Guildford, Surrey. Her provision operates on Monday to Friday from 7am to 6pm, for most of the year. The childminder works with an assistant. The childminder accepts funding for the provision of early education for two-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector was given a tour of the premises by the childminder and carried out a learning walk to discuss the childminder's curriculum. n The childminder and the inspector discussed the play activities and children's learning during the inspection and undertook a joint observation of children's play. n The inspector looked at a sample of documentation, including safeguarding policies and procedures, and children's records. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector considered the views of parents through written references.

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Inspection activities

15 October 2019 We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

15 October 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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