Childminder EY259236

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

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

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder fails to meet some statutory requirements of the early years foundations stage. This compromises children's safety and well-being. The childminder does not have a secure process for administering medication, which includes obtaining written permission from parents to administer. The childminder does not have an appropriate safeguarding policy.

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The provision is inadequate

Since the last inspection, the childminder has taken steps to improve previously identified weaknesses, including seeking support from the local authority early years team. Although some improvement has been made, it is not sufficient. The childminder makes regular observations and assessments of children's learning. She identifies their interests and plans around them. Despite this, the childminder does not ensure that the intent of the curriculum is appropriate for children's abilities. For example, during play, the childminder encourages children to use mathematical language that is too advanced for their age and understanding. Consequently, children do not make the best possible progress. Overall, the quality of teaching is not strong enough to provide children with a quality learning experience. Children play happily with the toys available, which the childminder labels to encourage them to make choices. They enjoy listening to stories and

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The provision is inadequate

familiar rhymes, and enthusiastically join in with the actions and sounds. However, their growing vocabulary is not supported well enough. For example, the childminder focuses too much on specific areas, such as naming colours, which hinders children's development at times.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has not made the necessary improvements to raise standards, despite the support from the early years development team. The consistent failure to provide a good standard of care hinders children's well-being. The weaknesses in the quality of education prevent children from making the best progress possible. n The childminder fails to sustain improvements made. The arrangements in place when children are unwell are insecure. Furthermore, medication and accident records are not available for inspection as required. This weakness was identified at a previous inspection. n Children develop some key skills in managing their own personal needs. For example, they wash their hands before eating and cover their mouths when they cough. In addition, children take their coats off and hang them up. Children behave well. The childminder offers lots of praise and encouragement to help build their confidence. For example, they respond willingly to requests made to

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need to do better?

tidy up and show a sense of achievement when it is completed. n Children learn about their environment, through a variety of regular outings in

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need to do better?

10 December 2019 the local community. For instance, they go to the park where they collect leaves to make 'homes for their dinosaurs'. Children regularly attend local playgroups, which helps them to develop relationships with their peers. n The childminder has established warm relationships with the children. She helps to reassure them when they arrive and they settle quickly as a result. The childminder gathers information from parents to encourage partnership in children's care and learning. However, she has not done this consistently for all children. As a result, there is a lack of information about children's prior learning and individual needs, which is needed to support children's development and promote consistency of care. n Children do not experience high-quality teaching. The childminder does not have a secure understanding of how children learn. She has a structured approach to teaching that results in activities not being tailored to meet children's

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need to do better?

development needs. There are not enough opportunities for children to lead their own play and develop their imagination and creativity. For example, there are limited materials available to inspire them and spark their imagination.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder does not have appropriate procedures or knowledge to ensure that children are kept safe. The safeguarding policy is not in line with the local authority reporting procedures, as required. The childminder has attended safeguarding training, however, she fails to demonstrate a secure knowledge of what to do in the event of a safeguarding concern. The childminder does not have clear procedures in place to administer medication. This means children's safety is not assured. Medication and accident records are not available for inspection.

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Due date

implement and maintain robust procedures for administering medication, ensuring procedures are in line with requirements 20/12/2019

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Due date

implement an effective safeguarding policy that is in line with the local authority reporting procedures 20/12/2019

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Due date

10 December 2019 ensure all documentation is ready and available for inspection, in particular medication and accident records. 20/12/2019

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Due date

improve professional development to gain the knowledge and skills required to raise the quality of education 21/02/2020

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Due date

develop partnership with parents by ensuring there are suitable systems in place to consistently share information to support children's learning and well- being 21/02/2020

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Due date

review and improve how the learning environment is planned, to increase opportunities for children to lead their own play and develop their curiosity 21/02/2020

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Due date

develop the systems for monitoring the progress that children make in order to plan a programme of activities that build on what they already know. 21/12/2019

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY259236 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10119539 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 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 30 July 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in Worcester Park, Surrey. She operates Monday to Friday between 7am and 7pm throughout the year, excluding bank holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning and development. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times. n A learning walk was conducted by the childminder and the inspector. n The inspector looked at children's progress checks and discussed these with the childminder. n The inspector looked at regulatory records, including the record of attendance.

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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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