Childminder in Surrey

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 are generally happy and settled. Babies are happy on arrival and are eager to explore and investigate the outdoors. They approach the childminder for reassurance and cuddles when they need them. This helps them to feel emotionally secure. However, the childminder does not ensure that the welfare needs of children are met at all times. For instance, babies soil their clothes, and the childminder does not ensure that there are adequate supplies of spare clothing available for them to change into.

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The provision is inadequate

Children's safety is compromised due to ineffective risk assessments. The childminder fails to effectively identify elements of the environment that could pose a risk to children's safety. For instance, babies and toddlers access tubes of sun cream and chew on these. This could potentially put them at risk of ingesting harmful substances. Furthermore, the organisation of routines does not always ensure that children's needs are met. At mealtimes, some babies are left sitting in booster seats for a significant time, while the childminder prepares meals for other children. This compromises the quality of care that babies receive. In addition to this, during these times, babies and toddlers are not consistently supervised while they are eating. This does not protect children effectively from the risk of choking.

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder knows the children well and can discuss their existing knowledge and skills. However, children's learning is compromised due to the cluttered indoor environment they have available to play in. Consequently, children become indecisive, move from one resource to another and play in a small space that does not help them focus on an activity. The quality of education that children receive is not yet good enough to support their full engagement in learning. Nevertheless, parents report that their children have made good progress since being in the childminder's care.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not always follow good hygiene practices. For instance, she gives babies bowls of fruit that they start to eat and then removes the bowl from them to give to another child. This practice compromises children's good health. Furthermore, although children follow some good hygiene practices, such as washing their hands before meals, hygiene is not given high enough priority. For example, babies drink from bottles that other children have used. This is a cross-contamination risk. n The childminder wants children to do well. However, the overall quality of teaching is not yet of a consistently good level. Despite having a good knowledge of each child, the childminder's interactions with children often do not maximise their learning. The poor organisation of routines means that the

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need to do better?

13 June 2023 childminder spends prolonged periods of time completing routine tasks, such as organising mealtimes and preparing meals. Children do not fully benefit from high-quality, uninterrupted learning experiences. n The childminder plans some activities for children based on their spontaneous interests. For instance, when children hear different types of transport outside, she tells them they can hear trains and cars. However, she does not consistently engage in meaningful interactions to support learning. The curriculum for babies and toddlers does not encourage their curiosity and physical development well enough. Although children have access to a large outdoor area, the childminder does not ensure that the space available indoors meets the needs of the children cared for. Babies and toddlers have limited room to move around, and they occasionally trip over resources on the floor. n The childminder completes regular assessments to help her identify any gaps in

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children's progress and plan for next steps. For instance, she provides opportunities for toddlers to cut up fruit to help to develop their independence skills. However, during these activities, she does not consider fully how to adapt the teaching to ensure that babies develop skills appropriate to their age and stage of development. As a result, babies do not become fully engaged in the activity. n The childminder is committed to encouraging children to explore and investigate the outdoors. Children spend lots of time outdoors in the well-resourced garden. As a result, children demonstrate good physical skills. They confidently use apparatus and negotiate walking on different surfaces, such as concrete and grass. n The childminder is committed to her ongoing professional development. She regularly completes courses to help keep her knowledge and skills up to date. For example, she has undergone training to help her provide a positive

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need to do better?

experience for those children who prefer to learn outdoors.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The weaknesses in risk assessment procedures place children at risk of harm. The childminder does not ensure that she removes or minimises all hazards to children's safety and well-being. Nevertheless, she ensures that she regularly completes training to help her quickly identify the signs that could indicate a child is at risk of abuse and/or neglect. She understands the procedures she must follow if she has concerns about a child.

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Due date

13 June 2023 ensure all risks and hazards to children's safety are identified, removed or minimised, including access to any dangerous substances 16/06/2023

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Due date

review and improve the organisation of the indoor learning environment to ensure there is adequate space for children to play and learn 16/06/2023

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Due date

ensure there are suitable facilities for changing children, including adequate supplies of any necessary items to meet children's needs, such as spare clothes 16/06/2023

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Due date

ensure that hygiene practices are robust to minimise risks of cross-infection and promote the good health of children 16/06/2023

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Due date

ensure that children are adequately supervised at all times, including while eating. 16/06/2023

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should:

n give more consideration to how to promote the learning of every child when planning activities so that they are able to make the most of the experiences provided n review and improve daily routines so that children benefit from uninterrupted interactions with the adults caring for them.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY472181 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10289641 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 30 November 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Ash, Surrey. She operates on Tuesday and Wednesday, all year round, from 8am to 6pm. The childminder has qualified teacher status.

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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 her evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector carried out a learning walk to discuss the childminder's curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and jointly assessed the impact this has on children's learning and personal development with the childminder. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including paediatric first-aid certificate and public liability insurance. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through face-to-face and written feedback provided.

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Inspection activities

13 June 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

13 June 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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