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 Inadequate

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The provision is inadequate

Children do not flourish. The childminder's curriculum is weak and there is limited intent for children. She has not gathered enough information on children's starting points to build a curriculum that focuses on children's individual needs and she does not support them to progress to the next steps in their education. This has an impact on the quality of education children receive.

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder's routines are not embedded. Children are not aware of the routine and familiar aspects of their day. Children become upset when the routine changes. For example, children struggle with understanding when it is time to come inside from the garden. This negatively impacts children's personal development.

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The provision is inadequate

Children receive inconsistent messages regarding behavioural expectations. As a result, children do not understand what is expected of them and continue to misbehave. The childminder uses a 'naughty chair' and does not offer age- appropriate explanations. The specific naughty chair is also used for general activities. Young children are unable to differentiate between the two uses. This means the strategies that are used by the childminder are inappropriate for children's age and stage of development. As a result, this significantly impacts children's emotional well-being.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has addressed some of the previous breaches of the statutory and welfare requirements raised at the last inspection. However, not all breaches have been addressed effectively and children's safety and well-being remain compromised. n The childminder's risk assessment is ineffective. The childminder is unable to identify all risks within the setting; children are put at risk and their health and safety is compromised. For example, young children access hand sanitiser because it is left within their reach, this, if consumed is harmful and toxic for children. n The quality of teaching is poor and children's learning is overdirected; the childminder lacks understanding of child development. The childminder does not plan and deliver activities and experiences well enough to help children learn and build on what they already know. This impacts children's learning and development. n Activities are unorganised and children have limited choices. The childminder

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need to do better?

leaves the activity to get more resources and she keeps items in the reach of children that she does not want them to use; this frustrates children. They do not have clarity on what to do and are told off for things which are not their

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need to do better?

10 June 2022 fault. For example, touching paint pots which are left in front of them. n Young children are given opportunities to feed themselves. However, they are not always given the appropriate cutlery to do this. For example, children are sometimes given spoons which are too large. This makes it difficult for children to control their movements to feed themselves and it hinders their independence skills. n The childminder models language appropriately; she speaks in a clear voice and comments on children's play. This helps to develop children's speech and language. n The childminder communicates with parents; she speaks to them daily and values their opinions. She provides feedback forms to help her to reflect on her practice. The childminder signposts parents who have concerns to relevant professionals to support the children further. n The childminder provides basic care for children. She washes children's hands

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need to do better?

after activities and before eating. She ensures that children's noses are wiped and their faces are clean. However, children are not given the opportunity to do this for themselves. This impacts children's personal development.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

Risk assessment is ineffective. The childminder fails to identify risks within the setting, and as a result, children are at risk of harm. Despite this weakness, the childminder demonstrates understanding of signs and symptoms of when children may be exposed to abuse. She knows the procedures to follow to report any child protection concerns about children in her care. She is aware of risks outside of the setting, such as strangers. The childminder keeps her premises secure.

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Due date

take all reasonable steps to ensure children are not exposed to risk 08/07/2022

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Due date

manage children's behaviour appropriately, ensuring children understand the expectations for their behaviour. 08/07/2022

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Due date

ensure children are provided with challenging and enjoyable experiences that meet their individual needs 22/07/2022

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Due date

improve interactions with children to meet their emotional needs 22/07/2022

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Due date

ensure daily routines support children's play and learning opportunities. 22/07/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2634241 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 10231737 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 5 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 31 January 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2021. She lives in Erith within the London Borough of Bexley. The childminder provides care, Monday to Friday, most times of the year.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

10 June 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

10 June 2022 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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