Childminder in Buckinghamshire

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

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

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The provision is inadequate

Weaknesses in the leadership and poor safeguarding knowledge of the childminder's assistants compromise children's safety. The childminder does not always follow procedures to ensure the safety of children in the case of fire. Weaknesses in the deployment of the childminder and her assistants, as well as the lack of cleanliness and unsuitable sleeping arrangements, result in children's welfare not being protected.

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder does not have a clear enough understanding of what children need to learn and why. She does not provide suitable activities that are tailored to children's individual needs. As a result, children receive limited learning opportunities. At times, children are provided with toys to play with, but the adults offer limited interactions. This means that often learning is incidental rather than purposeful. Children do not make as much progress as they are capable of. Children wander around, and their behaviour and attitudes towards learning are impacted because they are often bored and disengaged.

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The provision is inadequate

Despite these weaknesses, children settle well and form secure relationships with the childminder. They separate easily from parents and eagerly join in with activities on offer. The childminder speaks to children's parents on arrival. This supports children in their move from home to the setting.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has not ensured that her assistants have a secure knowledge of child protection. They do not know the procedure to follow if they have a concern about a child's welfare or if allegations are made against adults working with children. This means that children's safety cannot be assured. n The childminder has sought some professional development opportunities to enhance her knowledge. However, this has not had sufficient impact on the quality of teaching provided. The childminder does not evaluate her assistants' practice effectively and does not provide them with targeted support to improve their teaching skills. This leads to a poor quality of education at this setting. n Poor deployment of the childminder and her assistants means that children's individual needs are not always met. For example, on occasions, children of different ages are grouped together to watch stories on the television with the

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need to do better?

childminder's assistant supervising them, while others are deployed to carry out tasks, such as cooking or the collection of other children. This means that on these occasions, children's learning needs are not met. n The childminder encourages children to share, take turns and be gentle with one another. However, she does not ensure that her assistants manage children's behaviour in an appropriate way. As a result, children do not learn what is right

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need to do better?

8 November 2023 and wrong. They are left with unclear expectations of their behaviour. n The childminder does not follow health and safety procedures effectively. For example, at times, she does not know how many children are in her care. The childminder does not ensure that the floor is kept clean and suitable for young babies to crawl on. This does not promote children's welfare. n The childminder supports children's hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills. Older children practise threading and build with blocks. Children also join in with actions during singing time. However, children's physical needs are not always met. This is because the childminder does not ensure suitable sleeping arrangements are in place for babies and young toddlers. This compromises children's safety. n The childminder does not consistently plan and deliver stimulating and engaging activities for children to take part. As a result, some children become bored. The

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childminder does not provide activities intended for babies and young toddlers. This has a negative impact on their development and hinders the progress they make. n The interactions that some children receive are varied. Although the childminder communicates well with children, she does not ensure that her assistants engage children in conversations during routines and play. This means that children do not have sufficient opportunities to extend their vocabulary. n The childminder works well with parents. Parents say that they are happy with the care and play provided. They appreciate the regular updates on children's learning, which help them to continue supporting children's learning at home.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

Children's safety cannot be assured at this setting. While the childminder has a suitable understanding of child protection, her assistant does not. They do not know the correct procedure to follow if they believe a child to be at risk of harm or if an allegation is made against a colleague. The childminder does not ensure that all children are accounted for all the time. This poses a significant risk to children in a case of fire or an emergency. The childminder does not ensure that areas children use, such as floors, are clean. Deployment of staff does not maintain children's welfare.

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Due date

8 November 2023 ensure that assistants have a secure knowledge of child protection procedures in line with the local safeguarding partnership 08/12/2023

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Due date

provide targeted coaching and mentoring for assistants to raise the quality of education and interactions to good or higher levels 08/12/2023

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Due date

ensure that the deployment of the childminder and assistants remains effective at all times to support children's safety and their learning 08/12/2023

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Due date

ensure that assistants manage children's behaviour in the way that supports their well-being 08/12/2023

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Due date

ensure that health and safety procedures are followed at all times, including fire safety and hygiene requirements 08/12/2023

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Due date

ensure that sleeping arrangements are safe and suited to the ages of all children 08/12/2023

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Due date

design a broad curriculum and implement educational programmes to ensure all children, including babies, are provided with activities that support their development. 08/12/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY489529 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 10313484 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 18 Number of children on roll 18 Date of previous inspection 2 February 2023

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in the London Borough of Kingston upon Thames. She offers her service Monday to Saturday, from 8am to 6pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She operates from her home address on Thursday to Saturday and from a room in Lime Tree School on Monday to Wednesday. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification and works with assistants and a co-childminder. She offers funded places for children aged three and four years.

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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 We carried out this inspection as a result of a risk assessment, following information we received about the provider. n The childminder led the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about what they want children to learn. n Children and assistants shared their views with the inspector. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact this was having on children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of a group activity with the childminder. n Parents shared their views on the childminding provision with the inspector. n The inspector discussed the safety and suitability of the premises.

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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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