Childminder in East Sussex

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 Not applicable

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder's knowledge of safeguarding children is not secure. She is not clear about reporting procedures to keep children safe from harm. The childminder does not know who to report allegations of abuse against adults to. She did not inform the regulatory body about a new addition to the household. The childminder does not have a suitable risk assessment to ensure children's safety in the garden. For example, children must step over a shallow trench dug around the patio to reach the grass area. Additionally, they can access roses with sharp thorns in a raised planter near a bench. Children do not sit at a table for their snack. They wander around the environment eating fruit, which could potentially be a choking hazard. This compromises children's welfare and safety.

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The provision is inadequate

Children are adequately challenged by the activities the childminder provides. They progress suitably well with their literacy skills. For example, children name and sound out letters when their paper ball lands on an alphabet line. Children know some words that begin with certain letters. For instance, they remember that 'bus' begins with a 'b'. They sing the alphabet song to help them remember the order of letters. However, children who speak English as an additional language are not supported effectively in their home language. This has an impact on their language development at home. The childminder does not understand all the requirements relating to assessments of children's progress and the need to share these with parents.

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The provision is inadequate

Children are happy in the childminder's care and form a positive relationship with her. They learn to self-regulate their emotions and cooperate together, such as when waiting their turn to share resources. Children behave well.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not ensure the safe and efficient management of her setting. She has failed to notify Ofsted of a change to her household, which is a requirement of her registration. n The childminder exchanges information with parents when their children first start. She finds out what they know and can do to help inform her curriculum. This helps children settle quickly. The childminder uses an electronic recording system to monitor children's ongoing progress. However, she does not assess children's development between the ages of two and three years old, which is a statutory requirement. n The childminder provides repeated opportunities for children to develop their core strength. For example, they confidently manipulate play dough with their hands and use equipment to squeeze out sausage shapes. This helps them develop precision with their pencil control. Children draw lots of circular shapes

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need to do better?

30 June 2022 when practising their emerging writing skills. They persevere and concentrate appropriately. The childminder makes the most of opportunities to extend children's knowledge about shapes when she draws a triangle. For instance, they learn that a triangle has three sides. However, the childminder plans several activities together that are fast moving. She does not allow children time to explore their interests and ideas in depth, to further consolidate their learning. Nonetheless, children learn some skills ready for the next stage in their learning. n Children experience some outings, including walks in the local wood. They learn about nature and the world in which they live. Children's large- and small-muscle development is promoted effectively. For example, they operate a water bottle, squirting at the centre of a target board wedged in the tree. Children develop suitable hand-to-eye coordination. However, children's safety and well-being are

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need to do better?

not assured, due to weaknesses in the childminder's understanding about potential hazards in her garden. Children do not learn about how to keep themselves safe. n The childminder helps children to develop an awareness of healthy eating and good oral health. They enjoy eating fresh fruits at snack time. Children also demonstrate some independence as they have a go at peeling their bananas. However, children's personal development is not consistently promoted. For example, they do not sit down for their snack and wander around eating. This could potentially lead to a child choking. n The childminder helps children gain an awareness of the diverse society in which we live. For instance, children learn about different cultural festivals, such as Diwali. However, the childminder does not have sufficient understanding of how to support children who speak English as an additional language. Although children use some objects of reference to help them learn new words, such as

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need to do better?

'globe', the childminder has not thought about ways to promote children's home language alongside learning English. n The childminder's self-evaluation is ineffective. She does not identify her strengths and weaknesses to help her improve. The childminder attends mandatory training. However, she does not access training opportunities for her continuous professional development to improve the quality of teaching.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder does not have a secure knowledge and understanding about how to report concerns about a child's welfare. Additionally, she does not know she must report allegations of abuse against adults to the local authority designated officer and Ofsted. The childminder is not familiar with recent changes in local authority reporting protocols and procedures. She has some understanding of possible signs of abuse, such as behavioural indicators related to radicalisation and extremism. However, breaches in the statutory requirements have a significant impact on keeping children safe.

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Due date

keep up to date with local area child protection guidance and develop a secure understanding and knowledge of the procedures to follow should there be any concern about a child's welfare and for allegations against adults working with children 01/09/2022

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Due date

implement an effective risk assessment to identify potential risks to children and how to minimise or remove hazards in the garden 01/09/2022

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Due date

improve knowledge and understanding of the progress check for children between the age of two and three years and ensure this is completed and shared with parents 22/07/2022

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Due date

take steps to provide opportunities for children to develop their home language alongside English to support their language development at home 22/07/2022

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Due date

re-assess the organisation of snack time, so children are supervised when eating food to reduce the risk of choking. 22/07/2022

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should:

n allow children more time to explore their interests and ideas in depth to further consolidate their learning n use self-evaluation more effectively to identify future training needs and improve the quality of teaching.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2555275 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10239331 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 4 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020. She lives in Crawley, West Sussex. She operates Monday to Thursday between 7am and 6pm all year except for bank holidays and family 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 inspector carried out a learning walk with the childminder to understand how the early years provision and the curriculum are organised. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and interacted with children at appropriate times during the inspection. n A sample of documents was reviewed by the inspector, including the safeguarding children policy and complaints policy. n The inspector read some parent reviews online about the childminder's service.

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Inspection activities

30 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

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