Childminder in Surrey

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

There are weaknesses in the childminder's ability to assess risks and effectively supervise children. This impacts negatively on children's ability to manage their own behaviour and develop an understanding of how to keep themselves safe. This results in the childminder not noticing when children open the zip on the trampoline enclosure while others are using it. Therefore, this does not adequately protect children from preventable accidents.

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The provision is inadequate

Despite this, children receive some support with their emotional development. This enables them to settle well and develop bonds with the childminder. They go to the childminder when they want cuddles and she responds affectionately towards them. Children listen when the childminder reads stories and this supports them to develop their communication and language skills.

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The provision is inadequate

Children make some progress in learning independence skills. They attempt to put on their own shoes and socks, and they begin to take care of their own self-care needs. However, the childminder does not fully support children to enhance these skills. On occasion, she does not encourage children to develop the practical and self-care skills they need in order to prepare them for when they start school.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not ensure that the premises are safe for children to access. Although she takes some steps to remove broken resources out of children's way, children are exposed to other risks, such as loose plastic bags and upright planks of wood. Therefore, the childminder does not identify or effectively manage potential hazards within the learning environment. n The childminder does not effectively supervise children. This does not support children to manage their own behaviour and identify potential hazards. For instance, children use the trampoline unsupervised, which enables them to unzip the safety net when other children are using it. Therefore, this does not help them to gain an understanding of their personal safety and the impact their behaviour has on others. n The childminder does not consistently teach children to develop a positive attitude to learning. However, children do enjoy the activities that she provides.

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need to do better?

The childminder assesses children's progress and uses this to plan for their learning. For instance, she identifies when children need support to develop their mathematical knowledge, and she introduces these concepts during their play. She talks about them moving in circles and encourages children to count different objects. This supports children to develop an understanding of shapes and counting. n Children have regular opportunities to develop their large motor skills. For

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need to do better?

6 June 2023 example, the childminder assists toddlers when they want to climb the play equipment and use the slide. When children crowd around the equipment, the childminder encourages them to wait their turn. This supports children to tolerate delay. n The childminder helps children to learn about the world around them. For instance, the childminder asks parents to show children how to write their names in Chinese characters and eat with chopsticks. This teaches children about other cultures and supports them to respect differences between themselves and others. n The childminder seeks children's views on things that impact on their learning. For instance, she asks for their thoughts and ideas on the layout of their play spaces. This gives children a voice, which helps them feel valued and included. n Parents speak highly of the childminder and say their children love their time with her. Parents appreciate the different experiences the childminder provides

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need to do better?

for their children. For instance, children try different foods and this helps them to gain an understanding of how to keep themselves healthy. n The childminder works cooperatively with parents and other settings. This complements her own assessment of children's progress, and promotes the sharing of ideas to assist children with their ongoing learning. For instance, the childminder discusses strategies with them to encourage children with their potty training. This provides children with consistent support in their development.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

Risk assessments are not robust enough to assure children's safety. However, the childminder has good knowledge of child protection issues. She demonstrates a good understanding of how to manage allegations against herself and she recognises the signs and symptoms of abuse. The childminder knows the procedures to follow to escalate concerns to the appropriate safeguarding agencies. This helps to protect children from abuse.

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Due date

implement effective behaviour management strategies so that children understand what is expected of them and develop an understanding of the impact of their conduct on others 23/06/2023

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Due date

6 June 2023 implement effective risk assessments to identify and remove or minimise hazards, to promote children's safety and personal development 23/06/2023

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Due date

review and improve the arrangements to teach children about how to identify potential risks in order to promote their personal safety 23/06/2023

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Due date

ensure that children are adequately supervised at all times to minimise the risk of harm. 23/06/2023

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should:

n support children to develop their independence skills in order to fully prepare them for when they start school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY540819 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10294120 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 8 Date of previous inspection 23 January 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Epsom, Surrey. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. She operates Monday to Wednesday, from 8am to 6pm, all year round, except for family holidays.

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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 a notification from the childminder. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this has on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder completed a learning walk with the inspector and discussed the early years curriculum.

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Inspection activities

6 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

6 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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