Messenger, Aneta

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

The quality of education Inadequate Behaviour and attitudes Inadequate Personal development Inadequate Leadership and management Inadequate Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder lacks knowledge of safeguarding. For example, she has a limited understanding of anti-discrimination legislation and practice. The childminder also does not ensure that all children are supported and included. This does not promote children's welfare.

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The provision is inadequate

Children do not consistently access a well-planned curriculum. The childminder does not plan and implement a curriculum that supports children's learning effectively. For example, an adult-led activity to support children's understanding of birds is not organised in a way that interests the children or meets their learning needs. As a result, children do not engage, focus or concentrate well. They often run around, showing limited interest and involvement in learning.

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The provision is inadequate

Older children are very confident and independent. For example, they attend to their personal needs when using the toilet. The childminder frequently talks to the children. However, due to the chaotic behaviour, they do not listen. This has a negative impact on their learning. However, children develop their large and small motor skills well. They walk up and down the stairs with ease, jump with both feet off the ground and use play dough easily.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not actively support children's learning. She knows what she wants children to learn, but the curriculum is not planned and implemented effectively. She does not capture children's interest and build on what they know and can do. As a result, children's learning is not well supported. n Due to the childminder's poor curriculum planning, children do not concentrate and have limited engagement in their learning. This has an impact on their behaviour. Children often run around screaming, and at these times it becomes chaotic. The childminder tries to calm the children, but this is often not successful. This has a negative impact on children's ability to learn. n The childminder's own hygiene procedures present a risk of cross-contamination to children. For example, the childminder leaves water in the sink after she and children have washed their hands. This water is then used on different occasions

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need to do better?

to wash hands again, including after nappy changing, after using the toilet, and before and after eating. This does not support children's personal development or contribute towards their good health. n The childminder's knowledge of safeguarding is poor. She does not understand issues such as anti-discrimination and the risk of extreme views. The childminder is not aware of anti-discriminatory legislation, what this entails or how her own behaviour and attitude may affect others. This puts children at risk. n The childminder does not have a thorough knowledge of the statutory

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need to do better?

9 January 2023 requirements. She is not aware of data protection or confidentiality requirements. For example, the steps she has taken to keep children's information confidential are not effective. n The childminder has not kept a record of complaints raised by parents and what she has done to address the concerns, as required. This means the childminder is not able to share this information with relevant people if required. n The childminder fails to ensure that all children in her care are supported well. She does not ensure that children who are settling in are supported effectively and enabled to join in play with other children. She does not comfort children who are struggling to settle. The childminder asks parents relevant questions about children's routines and experiences at home but does not use these to full effect to help children settle more quickly. This does not support children to build positive relationships or promote their well-being effectively.

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need to do better?

n Partnership with parents is not effective. The childminder does not ensure that communication with all parents is clear or agrees how children's care will be organised. This does not support children's care and learning. n Children experience different group activities in the local community. The childminder takes them on visits to the library and community groups, which helps enrich children's lives through additional experiences. n The childminder does not work in partnership with other settings that children also attend, to gather information on what children are learning at that setting. She does not have the information to build on what children know and can do. This does not support a consistent approach to children's learning. n The childminder does not manage children's behaviour in an effective or appropriate way. She fails to ensure children understand the expectations of their behaviour, and she does not support their understanding of the impact of

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need to do better?

their actions on others. Furthermore, she uses strategies, such as leaving children who are upset to cry in their buggy before falling asleep, rather than supporting them to understand and manage changes in routines. n Although the childminder has attended training, she has not used her knowledge to enhance her day-to-day practice. Furthermore, her self-evaluation has not identified gaps in her understanding or practice. This compromises children's care, safety and well-being.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder does not have a robust knowledge of the statutory requirements. As a result, children's safety and well-being are compromised. The childminder knows the procedures to follow if she has a concern about a child in her care. She knows the different types and signs of abuse. She knows the steps to take in the event of an allegation. However, the childminder does not have a secure knowledge of how to promote children's emotional well-being, or of the different legislation, such as data protection. She does not keep children's information confidential and does not understand anti-discrimination, equality and diversity.

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Due date

ensure practice is based on up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding issues, with particular regard to meeting legal obligations in anti-discriminatory legislation 06/02/2023

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Due date

ensure that children's information is kept confidential 06/02/2023

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ensure all children are provided with tailored care to meet their individual needs and build settled relationships 06/02/2023

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Due date

ensure that all complaints are logged and appropriately dealt with 06/02/2023

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Due date

devise and implement effective behaviour management strategies and help children understand appropriate behaviour 06/02/2023

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Due date

ensure good hygiene procedures are followed to promote the health and well- being of children 06/02/2023

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enable a two-way flow of information with other providers if a child attends more than one setting 06/02/2023

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Due date

establish effective partnership with all parents so that information-sharing is robust 06/02/2023

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Due date

design and implement an ambitious curriculum that captures children's attention and engagement and supports their learning effectively. 06/02/2023

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should:

9 January 2023 n ensure self-evaluation is more robust, to help identify all areas of weakness and address them quickly, to improve outcomes for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY462542 Local authority Merton Inspection number 10269739 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 3 Date of previous inspection 14 December 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Mitcham, in the London Borough of Merton. The childminder works Monday to Thursday, from 7.30am to 5pm. She provides funded early education for children aged two and three years old.

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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 provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable for children. n The inspector asked the childminder about her intentions for children's learning. n The inspector spoke to children, to find out about their time at the setting. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this has on children's learning. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n Parents shared their views on the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on

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Inspection activities

9 January 2023 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

9 January 2023 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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