Childminder in Essex

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

Children do not benefit from an ambitious curriculum that offers appropriate levels of challenge. The childminder does not focus on what each child needs to learn next when supporting their play and learning. In addition, she does not demonstrate an understanding of how to differentiate learning opportunities for children of different ages. For example, when children are building with bricks, she encourages all the children to count, repeat number names and talk about colours. This prevents the older and most able children from being challenged and developing new skills. Children demonstrate some level of independence as they make their own choices about the toys and resources they play with each day.

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The provision is inadequate

All children gain an understanding of healthy lifestyles and have sufficient opportunities to develop their large motor skills. For example, they visit the local park, where the older children enjoy climbing the apparatus and the younger children enjoy using the swings. Children are supported by the childminder to be kind and friendly. They show concern for their friends. For example, older children sing nursery rhymes to the younger children to help comfort them when they are upset. Children receive praise for their efforts and achievements, which helps to promote their confidence. Children acquire some of the basic skills they need in readiness for school.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not evaluate her provision sufficiently to ensure that she consistently meets the statutory requirements. Some welfare and safeguarding requirements are not fully met, and the quality of education is inadequate. For example, not all the required documents, including those for recording accidents, are available for inspection. n The childminder does not observe and assess what children know and can do effectively. This means she does not have an accurate understanding of their abilities. The childminder does not focus closely enough on children's individual next steps in learning. This limits her ability to help them build successfully on what they already know and can do in order that they make the best progress possible. n The childminder fails to gather required information from parents when their children start at her setting. This does not enable her to draw an accurate picture of children's previous experiences and current level of development.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not share children's levels of development with parents or guide them on how to support their children's learning at home. When parents collect their children, the childminder talks to them about the day's activities, what their children have eaten and if they have slept. n The childminder's evaluation of her setting does not help her to identify

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need to do better?

27 May 2022 weaknesses in her practice. She does not fully understand the requirements of the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage'. The childminder ensures that she completes mandatory training. For example, she keeps up to date with safeguarding and paediatric first-aid training. However, she does not focus her ongoing professional development to raise the quality of children's education to a good level. n Children are supported by the childminder to manage their feelings and behaviours. She encourages them to be kind and considerate to one another, to follow instructions and to share toys. Children who are new to the setting seek out the childminder for comfort. She reassures them with kind words and cuddles. n The childminder provides a safe and healthy environment. She encourages children to practise suitable hygiene routines and provides healthy meals and drinks. n Children learn to enjoy books as the childminder reads to them. She teaches

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need to do better?

them to notice the pictures. She introduces new words when she plays with children and praises their efforts to communicate. n The childminder helps children to develop their understanding of the world. Children explore the local area and observe the changes in seasons as they take part in trips to the allotment. They begin to develop an understanding of the wider world.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder does not have a full understanding of the actions necessary to protect children's safety and welfare. For example, she does not keep a daily record of the names of all children being cared for on the premises and their hours of attendance. However, the childminder does demonstrate a sound knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse, including wider aspects of safeguarding. This includes if children are being exposed to extremist views and beliefs. The childminder understands how to make a referral if she is concerned about a child in her care. This keeps children safe and supports their well-being. The childminder completes daily risk assessments to ensure her home is safe and secure.

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Due date

keep a daily record of the names of children being cared for on the premises and their hours of attendance 31/05/2022

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Due date

27 May 2022 ensure that records are easily accessible and available for inspection 31/05/2022

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Due date

assess what children know and can do and use this information to plan tailored and suitably challenging activities that support their individual development 24/06/2022

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Due date

gather appropriate information on all children when they first start, including current levels of development and information on their experiences so far, to plan how to help them build on what they know and can already do 24/06/2022

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Due date

ensure appropriate information is shared with parents to help meet children's individual needs, including children's levels of development and guidance on how parents can support their children's learning at home. 24/06/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY350696 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10127173 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 4 Date of previous inspection 8 June 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Loughton, Essex. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder showed the inspector all areas of her premises and discussed how she ensures that they are suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n Children shared their views with the inspector. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The inspector looked at a sample of documents, including evidence of the suitability of household members and the childminder's training.

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Inspection activities

27 May 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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