Childminder in Kent

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 are significant weaknesses in the quality of teaching. Children do not receive the support they need to make good progress in their learning and development. Children enjoy watching animated films and spend a lot of time watching the television. They become frustrated if they do not have a clear view of the screen. The organisation of the environment means that children do not benefit from being able to explore resources and activities independently. They become excited when the childminder brings out a box of toys. However, they do not have the time they need to instigate and complete any games before the childminder removes one box of toys and replaces it with another.

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The provision is inadequate

Children generally get along well together but do not receive the support they need to learn to share and take turns. In addition, there are times when they have nothing to do and become bored. This leads to some disruptive behaviour. For example, children were sitting at the table for lunch for over 30 minutes before they received their food. They did not receive any meaningful interaction from the childminder and spent the time playing with their water bottles and watching television. However, children enjoyed taking part in exercises along to a video and moved with good coordination. The children are comfortable with the childminder and approach her for a cuddle when they are tired.

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need to do better?

n The childminder cares for more children than her registration allows. She frequently has too many children in the early years age range in her home at the same time. This is a breach of requirements. Although the childminder has a registered assistant, they do not work with her regularly. The assistant does not lead the children in activities but watches to ensure that they are safe when the childminder leaves the room to complete domestic tasks. The childminder does not provide the assistant with any support or guidance to ensure they have the skills they need to supervise the children in this way. n The childminder does not understand how children learn best. She does not organise her environment or routines to allow them to play, explore or discover. In addition, the extended use of television limits the time children have to engage in other activities. Resources are stored away in boxes in storage units

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need to do better?

and children do not access these independently. When children do have opportunities to explore the boxes, the toys are not well organised. This makes it difficult for children to complete the intended activity. For example, the childminder set the children a task to complete puzzles while she prepared lunch. However, the pieces of all the puzzles were loose in the box. Children attempted to match the pieces they found to the large number of puzzle boards set out but quickly lost interest in the activity.

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need to do better?

28 January 2022 n During the inspection, toys were only brought out under the childminder's supervision, and she directed children's play. Activities were brief and unorganised, resulting in children becoming frustrated, and no new learning took place. The childminder does not build on what children know and can already do in order to extend their learning. For example, she completed an activity to encourage children to name animals that she was aware they already knew well. The childminder does not complete the required progress checks required for two-year-old children. n The childminder is aware that some of the children need help to develop their language skills but does not effectively target support. She does not model good listening and conversational skills or plan to introduce new vocabulary. This does not support children whose home language is not English. In addition, the childminder does not work with parents to plan for children who may need input

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need to do better?

from specialists to aid their communication. n The childminder does not ensure that the areas used by children are safe. Children use the toilet in the upstairs bathroom without supervision. This room has cleaning products and toiletries that are easily accessible, posing a risk to children. n The childminder ensures that fresh drinking water is available to the children at all times. She provides snacks and lunches, but these are not balanced and nutritious and do not encourage children to make healthy food choices. n The childminder addresses the children warmly and they benefit from observing her friendly interaction with their parents when they are dropped off and collected. The childminder's home is clean and she supports children to follow appropriate hygiene practices. They wash their hands or use antibacterial gel before eating and at regular times during the day.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a suitable knowledge of the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm or abuse. However, she does not have a secure understanding of the procedure to follow should concerns arise, or in the event that an allegation is made against any person living or working in her home. The childminder holds a valid paediatric first-aid qualification and understands the requirement to ensure that she maintains this qualification at all times.

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Due date

28 January 2022 improve teaching and make effective use of planning to provide consistently challenging and stimulating activities and experiences for children to promote their learning and development 28/02/2022

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Due date

implement appropriate support and guidance to assistants to ensure that they have the skills and knowledge to fulfil their roles and responsibilities 28/02/2022

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Due date

take immediate action to ensure that you develop a secure understanding of the action to be taken in the event of a safeguarding concern about a child, or an allegation against any person living, or working in the premises where childcare is provided 28/02/2022

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Due date

ensure that the number of children being cared for at any one time complies with the permitted ratios for childminders 28/02/2022

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ensure that meals and snacks provided for children are healthy, balanced and nutritious 28/02/2022

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take all reasonable steps to ensure that children are not exposed to risks, with particular regard to the bathroom. 28/02/2022

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ensure that any concerns about a child's progress are discussed with their parents and an agreement is reached on how to support the child, giving consideration to whether specialist support is required 28/02/2022

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Due date

take all reasonable steps to help children whose home language is not English to reach a good standard in English language 28/02/2022

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Due date

28 January 2022 ensure that a progress review is carried out for each child aged between two and three years and provide parents with a short written summary about their child's development in the prime areas of learning. 28/02/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY464379 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10220835 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 11 Date of previous inspection 8 March 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Gravesend, Kent. The childminder operates Monday to Friday from 7am to 6pm all year round, except for family and public holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the areas used by children and discussed the organisation of her provision. n The inspector observed the interaction of the childminder and children throughout the inspection. n The inspector spoke with the childminder, children and parents at appropriate times during the inspection. n The childminder provided the inspector with a range of relevant documentation.

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Inspection activities

28 January 2022 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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