Childminder EY474813

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

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

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The provision is inadequate

There has been a long gap between the childminder registering and starting childminding. This has had an impact as the childminder has not maintained her knowledge of the requirements of the early years foundation stage. She has placed little focus on her professional development and, as a result, her knowledge of all matters relating to safeguarding is not up to date. There has been little attention to some organisational matters, such as maintaining insurance and recording children's attendance. Furthermore, the childminder does not consistently assess all hazards in the home well enough to identify all risks to children. The childminder has developed secure attachments with the children and it is clear they have a good relationship. She enables children to get to know their local community and to socialise with others, for example, when they attend local toddler groups. However, weaknesses in teaching and assessment have a significant impact on

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The provision is inadequate

children's learning and development. The childminder does not measure the progress children make or identify what they need to know next. She does not plan challenging activities to meet children's individual learning needs. As a result, children are not supported to make the progress of which they are capable.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not have a sufficient understanding of the safeguarding and welfare and the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage. She does not ensure that these requirements are met at all times. For example, she has not maintained her public liability insurance and does not record children's attendance. It is not clear when she has cared for children and this compromises children's safety. n The childminder has not fully developed her risk assessment procedures to assist her in identifying all hazards in the home. For example, there are cleaning products accessible to children in the kitchen, which places them at risk of harm. In addition, the childminder has not considered safety guidelines with regard to young children's use of the trampoline and their level of physical development. n The childminder is kind and caring towards the children, which supports their

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need to do better?

emotional well-being. Children are clearly at ease in the childminder's care as they play confidently in her home. They pick up toy cars and trains to show her and she shows interest in what they are doing. The childminder makes suggestions about how the children can set their cars out and introduces some new words, such as 'ambulance', to help develop children's vocabulary. n The childminder knows the children's likes and dislikes and has some understanding of their abilities. However, her lack of understanding of the seven areas of learning and development and what the educational programme must consist of means that she fails to monitor children's progress adequately. The childminder does not complete observations and assessments of children's

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need to do better?

21 November 2019 learning and development. She does not have a clear understanding of the progress children are making and does not identify any gaps in their learning. This also means that parents are not supported by the childminder to help them continue their children's learning at home. However, parents are provided with feedback about their children's routines and daily experiences. n The childminder regularly takes children to a number of toddler groups. However, the activities on offer are not organised by the childminder and she does not plan challenging experiences directly aimed at helping young children to achieve success in their next stage of learning. Children are not supported to make the progress they are capable of. n The childminder does not share information with other settings that the children attend, to help promote more continuity in their learning experiences. n Children are supported well by the childminder to behave appropriately for their

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age. The childminder offers meaningful praise and encourages children to share and be respectful to each other. n Children enjoy regular walks in the fresh air and are encouraged by the childminder to eat nutritious meals. This helps children to learn how to lead a healthy lifestyle.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

Generally, the childminder is aware of child protection procedures and the signs that a child may be at risk of harm. She has a sound understanding of the procedure to follow to raise concerns about a child's welfare. However, the childminder's knowledge of wider safeguarding issues, such as how to protect children from the risks of radicalisation and extreme views, is weak. The childminder takes suitable steps to supervise the children in her care. However, she has not fully appreciated the impact of the breaches of requirements on children's safety and well-being.

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Due date

develop knowledge of wider safeguarding issues, including the 'Prevent duty guidance for England and Wales 2015' 12/12/2019

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maintain valid public liability insurance 28/11/2019

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21 November 2019 ensure that children's hours of attendance are recorded 28/11/2019

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develop risk assessment procedures to ensure that all possible hazards to children are identified and minimised, and ensure that safety guidelines with regard to the use of trampolines are adhered to 12/12/2019

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develop a thorough knowledge of all aspects of the learning and development requirements 19/12/2019

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use observation and assessment to identify children's developmental starting points accurately and to plan effectively for the next steps in children's learning, and share these with parents 19/12/2019

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plan challenging and enjoyable experiences that take full account of each child's individual needs, interests and stage of development, to promote good progress in their learning and development 19/12/2019

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develop consistent and secure partnerships with other early years settings that children also attend, to support continuity in children's learning and development. 12/12/2019

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY474813 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10131671 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 to 2 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 2 November 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Ashtead, Surrey. She operates all year round, Monday to Thursday from 7.30am to 7pm, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector looked at documentation required for the efficient running of the childminder's provision. n The childminder took the inspector on a tour of the home and the areas used by children. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

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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