Childminder in Southampton

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

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

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder does not provide a safe and stimulating environment where children can flourish. For example, she does not demonstrate suitable knowledge of risk assessment. Therefore, children are exposed to avoidable risks. The childminder does not have up-to-date knowledge of local safeguarding policies and procedures, such as when to refer child welfare concerns. Furthermore, she fails to ensure the ongoing suitability of her assistant by notifying Ofsted of changes in health. The breaches to the safeguarding and welfare requirements mean that children are not protected from potential harm. This has an impact on children's safety and learning in all areas.

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The provision is inadequate

Children do not have access to an ambitious curriculum that teaches them what they need to learn next and engages their curiosity. For example, the childminder introduces a toy fire station to teach children about fire safety. However, she does not help children understand how to play with the toy. Therefore, children lose interest and do not gain any learning from the activity. Children do not make good progress from their starting points.

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The provision is inadequate

Children have frequent disagreements over the few toys available. On these occasions, the childminder does not always respond to behaviour with fairness. For example, she does not attempt to establish the facts from the children involved. Instead, she makes assumptions as to who is in the wrong. This means that some actions taken are unjust. This has a negative impact on children's understanding of right and wrong, their developing friendships and their self-esteem.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not have sufficient knowledge to promote children's learning. She does not make use of the training she completes to improve her practice. For example, recent training in regards to developing children's communication skills has minimal impact on the quality of interactions. Furthermore, the childminder does not identify areas and skills that require further improvement. This has a negative impact on all areas of the setting. n The childminder fails to liaise with other professionals, such as health workers, when there are concerns about children's development. Therefore, children do not receive the support they need to catch up with their peers. However, partnership working with parents is effective. She provides regular updates on children's progress and shares daily care reports. Parents speak warmly about the childminder and the support they receive to ensure consistency for their

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need to do better?

child, both at the setting and at home. n Children do not have access to an environment that promotes continuous learning across all seven areas. For example, the childminder does not organise

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need to do better?

28 July 2023 the play space to ensure children have enough room to explore and extend their play. This means that children only have access to a few toys that do not hold their attention or interest. Children quickly become bored and engage in unwanted behaviour, such as hitting. n The childminder is not responsive in meeting children's individual care and emotional needs. For example, she does not take time to learn the correct pronunciation of children's names. This causes older children to become frustrated as they repeatedly correct the childminder. Young children are often made to wait unnecessarily when they are hungry or in need of the potty. The childminder does not recognise the importance of warm, caring interactions with babies, for example, at times such as nappy changing. This does not effectively promote children's emotional security and their sense of self and belonging. n The childminder does not use risk assessment effectively to identify and

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need to do better?

minimise risk to children. For example, measures in place to reduce risk, such as child supervision, are not robust or effective at keeping children safe from accessible plastic bags or extension leads. This is because the childminder cannot supervise children effectively while toileting others in another room. Furthermore, she does not ensure fire evacuation routes are clear from obstruction. This has an impact on children's safety. n Children have opportunities to develop their physical skills as they stretch and exert themselves in the enclosed and secure garden. They develop their core strength as they use climbing equipment while on outings to local parks. This helps children develop some of the skills they will need to support their future learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder does not have sufficient knowledge and understanding of local safeguarding partnership's policies and procedures. She is unable to identify the signs that may indicate immediate risk to a child, such as bruising to a non-mobile baby. Furthermore, she does not know the processes to follow in the event of a child welfare concern. In addition, the childminder does not have suitable knowledge of the action to take should an allegation be made against her or a household member. This means that children's safety is not prioritised or assured.

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Due date

28 July 2023 develop a secure knowledge and understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse, and the action to take in the event of a child welfare concern 18/08/2023

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Due date

gain a secure awareness of the procedures to follow in the event of an allegation against anyone working or living in the home, and the roles of the child protection agencies, including the local authority designated officer (LADO) 18/08/2023

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Due date

tailor care to meet children's individual needs, including their emotional well- being and self-esteem 18/08/2023

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Due date

develop a secure knowledge and understanding of how to manage children's behaviour in a positive, fair and effective manner that supports them to learn the impact that their behaviour has on others 18/08/2023

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Due date

improve arrangements to assess risks in the areas used by children and take action to reduce hazards, including ensuring that fire evacuation routes are kept clear from obstruction. 18/08/2023

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Due date

devise and implement an ambitious and engaging curriculum that reflects children's individual needs and interests 18/08/2023

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Due date

implement effective arrangements to share information with other relevant professionals to help ensure the needs of all children are met. 18/08/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY298711 Local authority Southampton Inspection number 10299940 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 3 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 21 October 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in Southampton, Hampshire. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, from 7am to 7pm. She has completed a level 3 qualification in childcare and education.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together of all areas of the provision and discussed the early years curriculum. n The inspector talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to a parent during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

28 July 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

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