Childminder EY476508

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

Children's experiences in this provision are not enjoyable. The childminder and her co-minder exceed the number of young children they are permitted to care for. They are unable to assure children's safety or meet children's individual needs effectively. Children spend much of their day in a small conservatory area, with little purposeful attention. They do not have enough space to play safely or move freely. Young children wander aimlessly and show they do not feel safe or secure. Older children indicate they are bored and climb and jump on resources.

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The provision is inadequate

The quality of care and learning provided by the childminder is very poor. There are few resources or activities on offer to meet children's interests or individual needs. Children who require additional support with their communication, such as those who show a delay or are learning to speak English as an additional language, get very little support to catch up. The childminder fails to provide comfort for children who she recognises are unwell. Children do not learn enough about the benefits of an active lifestyle or have good opportunities for regular fresh air, as they remain inside for much of the day. They are cared for by unvetted adults who have not been subject to checks on their suitability, as required, which compromises children's safety.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not demonstrate a secure knowledge of how children learn. She offers a very narrow curriculum, with a limited range of toys and resources. Children generally play on their own. On the occasions when the childminder offers group activities, such as story time or colouring, her teaching fails to engage or motivate children, who quickly lose interest and walk off. n The childminder shows a poor understanding of the varying needs of the group. She plans activities that are too advanced for the young age group she is caring for and children gain little benefit from these activities. For example, during a baking activity the childminder asks that very young children identify numbers on the weighing scale. She fails to model turn taking properly, so children become confused as to whether it is their turn to stir the mixture and subsequently become upset. The childminder gives children, including babies

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need to do better?

and young children, plastic knives to cut apples, despite knowing that they will be unsuccessful as the apples are too hard. She fails to help children use knives safely and allows children to wave these at each other, unchallenged. n The childminder places a very limited focus on supporting children's developing communication, including speaking and listening skills. She fails to focus her teaching on helping children hear and practise a wide range of vocabulary in their play. n The childminder does not provide sufficient opportunities for children who are

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need to do better?

27 November 2019 learning English as an additional language to practise and develop their confidence in using English words in her provision, especially when children do not use English at home. Children fail to make good progress in preparation for the next stage of their learning. n The childminder does not effectively meet the emotional needs of babies and young children. The poor organisation of the premises and disorderly environment do not support children to rest according to their needs. For example, cots are set up in the middle of the small and busy play space. The childminder does little to manage the behaviour of the older children who run and jump on the sofas. Children become overtired and fretful as they cannot sleep. n The childminder fails to tend to young children's basic care needs, such as leaving them in a state of half undress and with a runny nose. Children lack the opportunity and space to develop a range of physical skills. On occasions,

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need to do better?

children's behaviour becomes challenging and they demonstrate poor self- control, which the childminder and her co-minder manage inconsistently. n Despite the positive comments from parents about the provision, the childminder's weak understanding of the statutory requirements has led to breaches in requirements that have a negative impact on children's experience. The childminder inaccurately assesses her provision, and she fails to provide a positive or nurturing environment for children to play and learn.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder does not have effective arrangements in place to ensure that anyone who has regular contact with children is suitable to do so. In addition, she has failed to inform Ofsted of changes to people living and working on the premises, such as an assistant who states she comes in twice a week to help out. The childminder demonstrates an adequate understanding of the procedure to follow should she have a concern about a child. She takes some action to work in partnership with other agencies to ensure children's welfare.

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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

ensure that Ofsted is provided 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 need for rest. 09/01/2020

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Due date

provide a curriculum that supports children to experience a language-rich environment to develop their confidence and skills in expressing themselves and to speak and listen in a range of situations 09/01/2020

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Due date

27 November 2019 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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY476508 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10128114 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 0 to 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection 31 January 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Eastleigh in Hampshire and works with assistants. The childminder provides childcare each weekday, all year round, except for public holidays and a week at Christmas. She holds an early years qualification at level 4. The childminder receives funding to provide free early years education for children age two, three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. She talked to the childminder about her intent for activities and children's individual learning needs. n The childminder and the inspector held discussions about how the childminder checks the suitability of adults who work with the children. n The inspector spoke to children and parents to gather their views. n The inspector watched a planned baking activity and discussed this with the childminder. n This inspection was carried out unannounced as part of Ofsted's risk assessment process.

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Inspection activities

27 November 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

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