Childminder EY542643

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

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

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder has taken insufficient action to address the weaknesses identified at her last inspection. Her commitment to providing children with good-quality learning experiences and in meeting the requirements of her registration is poor. The childminder regularly cares for up to nine young children, in a limited space, alongside her co-minder. She is unable to keep children safe or meet children's well-being needs effectively. On occasions, she allows adults who are not known to Ofsted to care for children. In addition, they do not have the required suitability checks, which compromises children's safety.

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The provision is inadequate

Children do not benefit from a challenging or ambitious curriculum that meets their individual needs effectively. They do not have daily access to fresh air or rest according to their needs. Children struggle to manage their behaviour and feelings. Young children wander around on their own, without any attention from adults, and become restless and unsettled. Frequent interruptions throughout the day affect the concentration of older children. At times, the learning environment is chaotic and unsafe. For example, during a planned colouring activity, broken crayons became scattered across the floor and presented a choking risk to babies. Additionally, due to lack of direction from adults, young children, riding on toy cars, drove over the colouring of their older friends, which upset them.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not recognise the weaknesses in her teaching or in the uninspiring range of activities that she provides for children. Her knowledge of how to plan for the varying ages of children she cares for is poor. The childminder is not clear on the purpose of the activities when she sets out a limited range of resources for the day. Planned activities fail to challenge or motivate children in their learning. n The childminder's teaching fails to build effectively on what children already know and can do. She is unable to successfully adapt activities to ensure children's enjoyment at a level to which they can understand and join in. The progress children make, and their enjoyment, is limited. They do not gain essential skills to support their future success. n The childminder has not improved her provision for children who are learning English as an additional language or for young children who show a delay in

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need to do better?

their communication. She does not spend purposeful time talking to children or modelling language to them, in order to develop children's speaking skills and vocabulary well. This places children at a disadvantage as they are unable to make their needs sufficiently known or share their thoughts with others. n The childminder does not promote clear or consistent expectations for children's behaviour, in partnership with her co-minder. For example, she fails to help

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need to do better?

27 November 2019 children learn how to stay safe when they climb up and stand on the table or to understand the consequences of their actions when they hurt their friends. n The childminder creates too few opportunities in children's play that afford older children the chance to develop their resilience. Children have limited opportunities to share achievements with their friends and parents, due to the lack of challenge presented by the curriculum on offer. n The childminders fail to organise the premises effectively, including the routine and spaces. This has a significant impact on children's emotional well-being. Young children do not have the space to become physically active, and access to outdoors is limited. This prevents them from developing essential physical skills, such as confidence in walking. There are few opportunities for children to develop their independence or learn about healthy lifestyles, for example foods

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need to do better?

that are good for them. n The childminder fails to support children's emotional security and confidence. She does not provide comfort or reassurance for children who are unwell. Therefore, they remain upset and unsettled during the day. However, she does work with parents to recognise children's home cultures, for example, by providing activities where children learn to prepare traditional Polish dishes. n The childminder lacks the capacity to address weaknesses in her provision. She compromises children's ability to thrive and learn due to the ineffective organisation of her provision, alongside that of her co-minder. She does not understand the ratio or space requirements and has taken on too many children, to whom she does not provide adequate care.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder' s inability to implement the safeguarding requirements effectively means that she has failed to robustly check the suitability of all adults she works with, including assistants and volunteers, as required. She has failed to provide Ofsted with information to enable the required suitability checks to be completed on all adults who work with the children. In addition, the childminder has not completed any further checks to assure adults' suitability, such as references. The childminder demonstrates a basic knowledge of working in partnership with other agencies, such as to share information to ensure consistency for children's welfare and safety needs.

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Due date

27 November 2019 ensure that the premises and equipment are organised in a way that meets the needs of children, with particular regard to meeting the indoor space requirements and organised safely with sufficient clear space that is free from hazards, suitable for the activities provided, and meets the needs of the children 09/01/2020

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Due date

provide Ofsted with information about any individuals who have regular contact with children, to enable Ofsted to complete the required suitability checks 09/01/2020

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Due date

ensure that the adult-to-child ratios are understood and met, and that children's safety and individual needs are met at all times 09/01/2020

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Due date

plan and provide opportunities for children to access outdoor activities on a daily basis to contribute to their overall development, physical fitness and well- being 09/01/2020

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Due date

ensure that children's care is tailored to meet their individual needs, including their home routines and their requirements for rest. 09/01/2020

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Due date

improve teaching practice to ensure that children are provided with suitably challenging experiences that link to their next steps for learning and support them to make good progress in all areas of their development 09/01/2020

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Due date

27 November 2019 ensure that children who are learning to speak English as an additional language, or who show a delay in communication, are supported to develop a good standard of English language, so they are well prepared for starting school. 09/01/2020

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY542643 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10129325 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 to 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection 7 August 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She works at the premises of her co-minder, in Eastleigh, Southampton. The childminder provides childcare each weekday, all year round, except for public holidays and a week at Christmas.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home used by the children. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder at times during the inspection. This included how she assures the suitability of adults working on the premises and how she plans for children's learning. n The inspector tracked the progress of two children and discussed their progress with the childminder. n The inspector considered parents' views as part of this inspection, including written views and discussions with parents. n The inspection was carried out unannounced.

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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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Inspection activities

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