Childminder in Hounslow

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 does not have effective arrangements to meet the requirements of the 'Statutory framework of the early years foundation stage'. Safeguarding procedures are weak, which does not ensure children's welfare and safety. In addition, there are significant weaknesses in the arrangements to support children's learning and development. Children do not benefit from a broad curriculum. They spend much of their time seated in the lounge in front of the television. This impacts on the progress that they make.

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder and her assistants do not use what they know about children to plan engaging and interesting activities that motivate and challenge them. They do not have high enough expectations for children. Children are provided with limited resources and, as such, become easily distracted and restless. Nonetheless, at times, children play contentedly alongside each other. They enjoy listening to a story read by an assistant, looking at the pictures and talking about the 'monsters'. They cuddle soft toys that they have chosen. Overall, children are happy and frequently approach the childminder for cuddles. They enjoy the warm, caring relationships they have with the childminder and her assistants.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not have a secure understanding of her role and responsibilities to keep children safe. In addition, she does not ensure her assistants have the knowledge and understanding of safeguarding that they need. This means that children's safety and welfare cannot be assured. n The childminder and her assistants do not always recognise risks and hazards that could pose a threat to children. For example, medicines are stored within easy reach of children. Nappy changing takes place in the front hallway where children have easy access to an unlocked front door. n The childminder does not maintain required records effectively. She does not share important information with other relevant agencies. Similarly, the childminder does not share information with other early years providers to ensure that the care of individual children is consistent and supports individual needs. n The childminder has undertaken some online training. However, she does not

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need to do better?

provide supervision and guidance for her assistants. She has not identified gaps that need to be addressed in their knowledge and understanding of their roles and responsibilities. This also means that assistants do not have opportunities to talk about individual children to target support precisely. However, the childminder and her assistants are patient and calm in their interactions with children. They talk to them about what they are doing and show interest in what they say and do.

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need to do better?

24 February 2023 n The childminder does not plan a challenging enough curriculum for children that covers all areas of their learning. There are too few opportunities for children to become really engaged in activities that stimulate and motivate them. However, children enjoy some of the experiences available. For example, they had fun playing with the dinosaurs when the dinosaur box was put out. n Parents talk positively about the childminder. They say that their children like coming and that they have seen some progress in their development, for example, with their toilet training and social skills. However, they report that they would benefit from ideas of activities to do at home and regular progress reports to help them understand what their children are learning. They say that the childminder is very flexible, and they appreciate this. n The childminder and her assistants have positive relationships with the children

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and genuinely enjoy their company. For example, assistants talk to children about their plans for the summer holidays as they relax and eat their lunches. The childminder supports children's emotional well-being effectively. She provides comfort and children eagerly climb on her lap for a cuddle.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistants do not have a secure enough understanding of child protection policies and procedures to keep children safe. They do not know securely where to access advice and support. They do not have a secure enough understanding of safeguarding issues or how to identify signs and symptoms of abuse. They are not sure what they would do if an allegation was made against an adult working or living in the house. The childminder does not share information effectively with other agencies to ensure children are safe. Nonetheless, they can talk about fire evacuations procedures they have in place and the childminder has attended a first-aid course. The childminder ensures that children are not left in the sole charge of assistants who do not have valid first-aid qualifications.

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Due date

develop a fully secure understanding of safeguarding matters, including the procedures for referring any child protection concerns 31/03/2023

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Due date

24 February 2023 ensure all assistants understand the safeguarding policy and procedures and have an up-to-date knowledge to be able to identify signs and symptoms of abuse and take appropriate action at the earliest opportunity 31/03/2023

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Due date

take all reasonable steps to ensure children are not exposed to risks or hazards 31/03/2023

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Due date

provide all assistants with effective supervision, coaching and training to enable them to fulfil their role in promoting children's welfare and learning 31/03/2023

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Due date

ensure all required records and information are maintained and shared appropriately with relevant professionals to meet the needs of individual children 31/03/2023

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Due date

implement a suitably challenging curriculum that supports children's learning and development across all areas. 31/03/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY495247 Local authority Bracknell Forest Inspection number 10281265 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 11 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 23 November 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Bracknell, Berkshire. She offers care all year round, Monday to Friday, plus weekends if needed, from 6.30am to 8pm. The childminder works with three co-minders and three assistants at different times during the week.

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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 childminder. n We carried out this inspection as a result of a risk assessment, following information we received about the childminder. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. 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 and children, and the assistants and children. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

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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