Childminder in Surrey

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 Good

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder has failed to let Ofsted know of an adult who has access to and is working directly with children at the setting. Therefore, suitability checks have not been completed and this compromises children's safety. Additionally, the childminder has gaps in her safeguarding knowledge. Despite this, children readily go to the childminder for comfort and they appear very happy in her care.

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The provision is inadequate

Children receive lots of attention from the childminder and are treated with genuine warmth. Their needs are known and met effectively, the childminder works closely with parents. Overall, she uses the information she gains to plan for children's individual learning and, overall, has high expectations for all children.

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The provision is inadequate

Children settle well in the homely environment. They confidently explore their surroundings and independently access toys, which they enjoy playing with. For example, younger children play with small world resources and chuckle with glee as they move the characters around. Overall, children develop a positive attitude towards learning. They are motivated to play, explore and learn, because the childminder knows what they enjoy and what interests them.

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The provision is inadequate

Children persist with tasks that interest and challenge, they follow instructions well. They demonstrate this through placing the correct colour and shaped building blocks on the board. Children confidently say, 'pink rectangle' and understand positional terms, such as 'in front' and 'behind'. They are continually learning new words, which increases their vocabulary. Children behave exceptionally well and receive clear messages about what is expected of them.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has not provided Ofsted with the required information about all adults working directly with children, which is a breach of requirements. As a result, Ofsted has not been able to check the individual's suitability which puts children at risk. The childminder has not kept her safeguarding knowledge up to date. She is unaware of wider safeguarding issues that may impact on children's safety. n The childminder regularly observes and assesses the learning of the younger children. This helps her to identify gaps and plan activities. Overall, children are making progress from their starting points. However, the childminder does not fully consider what she wants children to know in the long term. For example, she plans activities focusing on what children can do, rather than the knowledge she wants them to develop. n The childminder does not support children effectively to follow good hygiene

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practices, such as washing their hands before eating or when they come in from

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15 June 2021 playing outside. As a result, children do not acquire all the skills they need to be independent in their own care needs. n The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. For instance, she models good manners, such as 'please' and 'thank you'. Children spontaneously say 'thank you' when she places their lunch on the table. During the inspection, the children were very courteous to the inspector, using good manners throughout. n As a result of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, the childminder provides children with plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities. For example, they spend quality time in the garden, visiting parks and places of interest. Children enthusiastically climb up steps and bounce on the trampoline. They make dens in the forest and learn about the vegetation and animals that live there. This helps children develop an understanding of the world and improve their physical

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development. Children are taught to understand risks. For instance, how to safely move from indoors to the outdoor play environment. n Parents receive daily updates about how their children have been and what they have enjoyed. This helps parents to continue their child's learning at home and feel part of their child's day. The childminder keeps in touch with parents if she feels that a child is beginning to feel unwell and acts promptly to alert them to any concerns.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

Children's safety is not fully assured. The childminder has allowed an adult who is registered with a childminding agency but unchecked by Ofsted, to work directly with children at the setting. Despite this, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is in place for this individual. The childminder demonstrates a basic knowledge of safeguarding and how to escalate any child protection concerns to the relevant professionals. However, she is unclear of some of the wider issues of safeguarding children. For example, who to notify if she has a concern regarding an adult working with children. The childminder ensures her home and garden is secure when she is caring for children.

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Due date

ensure Ofsted is provided with the required details to check the suitability of all adults working with, or who have regular contact with children 29/06/2021

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Due date

15 June 2021 update knowledge of safeguarding practice in order to fully understand the wider issues linked to safeguarding children 15/07/2021

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Due date

plan and provide an early years curriculum that clearly identifies the skills children need to learn and how they will be implemented. 15/07/2021

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY442047 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10198052 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 18 April 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Pyrford near Woking, Surrey. The childminder cares for children all year from 7.45am to 5.30pm on weekdays. She accepts funding for the free provision of education for children aged two, three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic within the setting and has taken into account in their evaluation of the setting. This was an unannounced inspection. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about how she plans activities and what she does to support children's learning and development. n Children spoke to the inspector about the activities they enjoy. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching, and she and the childminder jointly evaluated the effectiveness of her interactions with children. n The inspector sampled a range of the childminder's documentation, including her paediatric first-aid certificate.

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Inspection activities

15 June 2021 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 June 2021 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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