Childminder in Medway

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

The quality of education Inadequate Behaviour and attitudes Inadequate Personal development Inadequate Leadership and management Inadequate Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder does not demonstrate a secure understanding of the requirements of the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage' (EYFS). This has resulted in breaches of both the learning and development and safeguarding and welfare requirements. These weaknesses have a significant impact on children's learning and care.

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder does not have a secure knowledge of child development and the educational programmes outlined in the EYFS. Children do not make the best possible progress in their learning and development. This is due to weaknesses in the quality of education provided. The childminder does not use observation and assessments to establish what children know and can do and, therefore, does not understand their stage of development. Children engage in activities for short periods. However, activities and resources do not encourage children's curiosity, and children quickly resort back to familiar practices, such as watching the television. As a result, opportunities for new learning are limited and not sufficiently challenging.

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The provision is inadequate

Despite these weaknesses, children smile, showing they are happy in the childminder's presence. They engage in interactions with him that help to build trust and security. The childminder makes efforts to offer toys of interest to children. For example, he models rolling cars along the floor. He praises children for having a go.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not have a sound enough knowledge of a range of safeguarding and child protection issues, such as how to report an allegation made against himself or a member of his household. This compromises children's safety and well-being. Furthermore, due to weaknesses in leadership and management, the childminder has failed to maintain records, such as important information about children and details of their attendance. Although he works closely with parents to establish arrangements for the drop off and collection of children, important and detailed information is missing on statutory records. This means that children could become unaccounted for and does not promote children's welfare in the event of an emergency. n Children do not benefit from good-quality adult interactions that build on what they already know. Any progress children make is incidental and does not help children gain the skills they need for their future learning. For example, the

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need to do better?

childminder provides scooters and a basketball net, to engage older children in team games and help to promote physical agility. However, he does not plan more age-appropriate activities for the youngest children, who require support

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need to do better?

17 October 2023 for basic skills, such as walking and balance. n Assessment is not used effectively by the childminder to identify children's progress or age-appropriate next steps in their learning. Therefore, children are not supported to reach their full potential. The childminder does not have sufficient knowledge of the learning and development requirements or the purpose of assessments, particularly the progress check at age two. This means that potential delays in certain areas of development, may go unnoticed and unsupported. n The childminder gains support from his co-childminder. They work together to ensure children's varying needs are met. The childminder has not taken any steps to identify weaknesses in his practice or develop an understanding of how to implement some aspects of the learning and development requirements effectively. n The childminder places a high priority on children's social and emotional

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need to do better?

development. He places a positive focus on children's mutual trust and respect for each other, through sharing and taking turns. Children have the chance to attend a variety of outings, such as to the local park and library.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

There are potential risks to children's health and safety. The childminder does not ensure that he follows the requirements to ensure an effective and safe provision, such as maintaining important records. In addition, he does not understand the process to follow, should there be an allegation against himself or a member of the household. The childminder does, however, demonstrate a basic knowledge of the types of abuse that children might experience and understands the process for making a referral to the local authority.

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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 01/11/2023

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Due date

maintain a record of the required information about the children in your care 01/11/2023

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Due date

17 October 2023 maintain an accurate daily record of children's hours of attendance 01/11/2023

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Due date

develop a thorough knowledge and understanding of all parts of the EYFS to ensure statutory requirements are always met and children's learning is effectively supported. 01/11/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2688815 Local authority Medway Inspection number 10311395 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 Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2022. He lives and works with a co-childminder in Gillingham, Kent. The childminder offers care for before and after school as well as for early years aged children during the day, from Monday to Friday, term time only. The childminder has a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The inspector talked to the co-childminder at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

17 October 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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