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

Children's safety is compromised. The childminder fails to meet several requirements of the early years foundation stage (EYFS). This includes requirements relating to safeguarding knowledge, risk assessment and first aid. This does not ensure children's safety and well-being.

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The provision is inadequate

Despite this, children are happy and settled at the childminder's setting. They confidently move between the play spaces. The childminder organises activities to do with children, such as painting. However, the opportunities available for children who do not want to engage in these activities are limited. This has an impact on children's attitudes towards learning and their engagement. The childminder plans regular outings for children to experience. For example, they visit the allotment and take trips to the local airport. The childminder is aware of risks in the outdoor environment and demonstrates how she ensures children's safety when they play outside.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not have a secure knowledge of the local area safeguarding partnership procedures. She has not ensured that her assistants understand the procedures to follow if they have concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder is not clear on the process to follow should an allegation be made against her or her colleagues. This compromises children's safety. n The childminder has not kept her first-aid training up to date. This means that she has not got up-to-date knowledge of how to respond to medical emergencies. This is a breach of the EYFS requirements and compromises children's safety. n The childminder has not ensured that she completes thorough risk assessments for equipment used in the setting. For example, the childminder uses portable heaters in areas where children play. She has not considered the risks that this poses or made sure she is familiar with current fire safety regulations.

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need to do better?

n The curriculum is not designed to focus on what children need to learn. The childminder follows children's interests and plans activities that children will enjoy. However, the intended learning does not reflect the children's stage of development or their learning needs. This has an impact on their concentration and engagement. n The childminder's assistants do not understand the curriculum intent. They are not clear about what it is they are teaching children and why. For example, the childminder's assistants are aware that they are required to carry out duties such as cleaning and tidying up after mealtimes, as well as playing with children. However, they are unsure of the learning intentions for all children. This has an

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9 November 2023 impact on the quality of the education being provided. n Parents are happy with the care their children receive. They feel informed about the activities their children take part in. Parents are not always aware of how these activities support children's development. Nonetheless, they feel that their children are making progress. n Children's personal development is being supported. The childminder and her colleagues encourage children to access their own water bottles when needed. Children are encouraged to cut up their own fruit for snack time. This helps to promote children's independence. In addition, the childminder encourages children to begin to manage their own personal hygiene. For example, she encourages them to cough into their elbow.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands the signs of abuse. However, she is not clear on the local authority safeguarding partnership procedures. The childminder is not clear on the procedure to follow should an allegation be made about her assistants. In addition, the childminder has not ensured that her assistants understand how to report safeguarding concerns. This compromises children's safety. The childminder does not have up-to-date first-aid training. Despite the childminder having some risk assessments in place, she has not properly considered all hazards or kept up to date with current health and safety legislation.

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Due date

update safeguarding knowledge to ensure a thorough understanding of how to respond to allegations against adults working with children 11/12/2023

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Due date

ensure safeguarding policy and procedures are understood and followed at all times and are in line with the local safeguarding partnership procedures 11/12/2023

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Due date

ensure assistants understand their role and responsibilities and receive support to enable them to offer quality learning and development opportunities for all children 11/12/2023

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Due date

9 November 2023 ensure full and current paediatric first- aid training is achieved and renewed every three years, in line with statutory requirements 11/12/2023

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Due date

ensure risk assessments are robust and take into account any relevant fire safety legislation 11/12/2023

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Due date

ensure the curriculum is designed, understood and implemented effectively so that children benefit from quality education opportunities. 11/12/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY361363 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10313906 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 13 Date of previous inspection 23 April 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Redhill, Surrey. She operates from 7am to 6.30pm, each weekday, throughout the year. The childminder holds a level 6 qualification. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged three and four years. She works in partnership with her husband, who is also a registered childminder. The childminder works with two assistants.

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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 childminder joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about their curriculum and what they want their children to learn. n The inspector talked to the childminder's assistants at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. 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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