Childminder in Kingston upon Thames

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

Children's well-being is not assured due to breaches of the statutory requirements. The childminder has failed to ensure that her assistant has first-aid training and has left her alone with children for short periods of time. This means she is not adequately prepared to care for children in the event of a medical emergency.

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The provision is inadequate

Children have variable learning experiences. Sometimes they become engrossed in activities. However, at times, the childminder and her assistant interrupt the children for them to reluctantly take part in planned, adult-led sessions. As a result, children are not always interested and become upset.

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder is not clear what she wants children to learn. She does not ensure activities build on what children know and can do. The childminder sets unrealistic goals for children's learning. Consequently, children are unable to celebrate their achievements, as the childminder does not take account of their individual abilities when providing activities.

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The provision is inadequate

Nonetheless, children separate from their parents with ease and happily enter the setting. They are welcomed with big smiles and hugs. This helps children form secure bonds with the childminder and her assistant. Children have fun playing with bubbles. Older children jump up and down to pop them. Babies kick their feet and squeal with delight as they watch the bubbles float down.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has not met the requirement for ensuring that someone with first-aid training is available at all times when children are present. She leaves her assistant with children, despite her not having her first-aid qualification. The childminder has not ensured that her assistant is fully equipped to respond appropriately in the event of a child having a serious injury or emergency. This impacts on their overall safety and well-being. n The childminder holds supervision meetings with her assistant. However, she does not use these successfully to improve practice. Despite recognising her assistant requires first-aid training, she does not follow this up. In addition, the childminder does not effectively coach her assistant to be able to support children's learning and development. The childminder makes use of some professional development for herself and completes safeguarding and first-aid

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need to do better?

training as required. n The childminder has not developed a clear curriculum that informs her teaching. Due to the lack of clarity, the childminder and her assistant sometimes miss opportunities to extend children's learning. n The childminder shares stories with children to help develop their love of reading

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need to do better?

24 August 2022 and books. Children mostly listen to the stories she reads to them and join in, when, for example, she asks them to count. However, the childminder does not adapt her approach to be responsive when children lose interest. As a result, story times are disrupted. n Children are developing their independence. They are supported to put on their own shoes and are eager to help with tidying away. During mealtimes, children attempt to feed themselves. Babies progress from using their hands, and toddlers are encouraged to use a spoon. n The childminder supports children to learn about sharing and managing their own behaviour. For example, when children want the same toy, the childminder makes suggestions about taking turns or finding something else to play with. n The childminder prepares homemade, nutritious meals that contain fresh fruit and vegetables. This helps children to begin to understand healthy lifestyles.

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need to do better?

Children play in the garden and local parks where they benefit from being active. All children are encouraged to brush their teeth before resting, supporting their developing understanding of personal hygiene. n Parents comment that they are happy with the service provided by the childminder. They describe her as very reassuring, and they appreciate her empathy and consideration.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

There are breaches in the safeguarding and welfare requirements, meaning that children are not fully protected. However, the childminder and her assistant have a secure knowledge of the signs and symptoms that indicate a child may be at risk of harm. Additionally, she knows the procedures to follow and professionals to contact if she has any concerns. The childminder completes risk assessments in her home so that children can freely explore their surroundings. The childminder carries out the required suitability checks for her assistant and household members.

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Due date

ensure that any assistant who might be in sole charge of the children for any period of time holds a full and current paediatric first-aid qualification 22/09/2022

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Due date

24 August 2022 implement effective supervision to provide support, coaching and training to assistants, and to identify and action specific training needs 22/09/2022

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Due date

plan a curriculum to precisely match children's age, stage and individual development needs 22/09/2022

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Due date

ensure children are engaged in purposeful play and support their learning appropriately, including minimising disruptions and distractions. 22/09/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY331954 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 10231747 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 20 September 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey. The childminder works with an assistant and offers care from Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, all year round, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder is eligible to receive funding to provide free early education for children aged three and four years.

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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 and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder, her assistant and children, and considered the impact on learning. n Parents shared their views with the inspector through written comments. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including qualifications, and viewed evidence of the suitability of those working with children.

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Inspection activities

24 August 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

24 August 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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