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

The childminder works with a co-minder and assistants. The childminder has not ensured that his assistants have a secure understanding of safeguarding procedures. He has failed to keep his own knowledge up to date in relation to fire safety legislation. This compromises children's safety and is a breach of requirements.

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder gives children a warm welcome as they arrive. Upon arrival, some children freely explore the designated playroom, while other children independently access an interactive television screen. The childminder uses interactive programmes to support children's communication and language development. However, he does not recognise that the amount of screen time to which children are exposed limits their opportunities to engage in a broader range of experiences

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The provision is inadequate

Children have access to the childminder's garden, where some children enjoy looking at leaves. Children are reminded how to behave and are encouraged to play alongside each other. Children are encouraged to ride bikes safely. Despite this, the childminder's assistants are not aware of the areas for development to focus on with children. This has an impact on the quality of education that is being delivered.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has failed to ensure that his assistants have up-to-date safeguarding knowledge. He has not made sure they know how to report safeguarding concerns about children. The childminder has failed to ensure that his assistants understand how to report allegations made against adults. This does not ensure children's safety. n The childminder does not keep risk assessments up to date or make sure he is aware of relevant fire safety requirements. For example, he has not properly assessed the risk of the use of portable heaters in the area where children play. This does not keep children safe. n The childminder provides his assistants with some support and guidance. For example, he discusses children who are new to the setting and how to support them to settle. In addition, he provides advice to his assistants on how to support children's behaviour. However, this is limited. The childminder's

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need to do better?

assistants do not know what they are teaching children or how to support children's learning. For example, the assistants rely on interactive screens to encourage children's communication and language. This has an impact on children's engagement in learning, as well as on how well children's development is targeted. n The childminder does not plan activities well to support children's learning. For

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need to do better?

9 November 2023 example, the childminder changes what he is teaching children during activities. This causes confusion, and the focus of activities becomes unclear. In addition, the childminder does not recognise children's levels of development in order to precisely target the next stage in their learning. n The childminder uses assessment to monitor the progress children make and completes assessments on children at aged two years. However, he does not ensure that the results of these assessments are shared with parents in a timely way to ensure they can support children's development at home. In addition, he does not ensure that action is taken to support children who may be at risk of falling behind. n The childminder provides a cooked lunch for children. He discusses children's dietary needs with his colleagues. For example, the childminder makes sure they know who has allergies before serving snacks and meals.

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need to do better?

n Children's physical development is encouraged. For example, they can access their own water bottles when needed. Outside, children independently use ride- on toys such as tricycles. The childminder supports children to cut up their own fruit at snack time. n Parents are happy with the care their children receive and feel informed about the activities in which their children take part. They feel that their children are making progress in their development. Parents know what meals children will be eating. They are aware that the childminder works with a co-minder and assistants.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands how to identify the signs of abuse. He understands the procedures of the local authority safeguarding partners. Despite this, the childminder has not ensured that his assistants have a secure understanding of what to do if they have a concern about a child's welfare. In addition, he has not ensured that his assistants understand how to respond to, and report, allegations made against him or his colleagues. Not all of the childminder's colleagues are familiar with the 'Prevent' duty guidance or female genital mutilation. They do not have a secure knowledge of safeguarding, to protect children from possible abuse. The childminder has not kept up to date with changes to fire safety legislation. The childminder has a valid first-aid training certificate.

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Due date

9 November 2023 ensure all assistants have a secure understanding of safeguarding procedures, including what to do if an allegation is made against an adult working with children 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

support assistants to understand what they are teaching children and why, to ensure they deliver quality educational programmes 11/12/2023

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Due date

plan a challenging and enjoyable curriculum for all children and ensure their individual needs and levels of development are well supported 11/12/2023

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Due date

implement effective systems for assessing and monitoring children's development to ensure that any delays in their progress are identified and acted on in a timely way and in collaboration with parents. 11/12/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY498137 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10313908 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 27 March 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Redhill, Surrey. He operates his service from 7am to 6.30pm, each weekday, all year round. The childminder works in partnership with his wife, who is also a registered childminder, and his assistants. The childminder has appropriate training. The childminder is in receipt of early education funding for children aged three and four years.

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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 provider. 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 Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

9 November 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

9 November 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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