Childminder in Kingston upon Thames

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 compromises children's safety. There are weaknesses in the supervision of children and the deployment of adults working with children. This results in children's welfare not being protected. The childminder does not ensure that everyone who looks after children is able to keep them safe. At times, she does not challenge unsafe or poor practice, which compromises children's safety. Also, on occasion, the childminder is uncertain of how many children are in her care.

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The provision is inadequate

Children's learning and development experiences are variable. The childminder does not have sufficient knowledge of babies' development. This means that she is unable to plan effectively for children's next steps in learning. The childminder has a better understanding of how to support older children's learning. For example, she engages with older children during a painting activity and when playing matching games. However, overall, the quality of education that children receive is inconsistent. As a result, children do not make as much progress as they are capable.

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The provision is inadequate

There are inconsistencies in how the childminder supports children's behaviour. She does not support children to learn to self-regulate their emotions effectively.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has not ensured that everyone who looks after children has a secure knowledge of child protection. Some adults who work with children do not know the procedure to follow if they have concern about a child's welfare or if an allegation is made against their colleague. This means that children's safety cannot be assured. n The childminder does not engage in professional development opportunities. She does not have a good understanding of children's individual developmental and learning needs. The childminder does not plan activities that support children to help them to make good progress. At times, babies and young toddlers are exposed to activities that are not appropriate for their age and stage of development. For example, the childminder encourages younger children to take part in a threading activity, even though they have not yet developed the physical skills to be able to complete this successfully.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not deploy the adults who work with children effectively. This means that children's needs are not consistently met. For example, when the childminder leaves the room, she does not ensure that children are supervised and kept safe, including while they are eating. n Overall, the childminder shows caring attitudes towards children. However, she does not fully carry out her role as a key person effectively. For example, the

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need to do better?

8 November 2023 childminder does not tailor the care she provides to children's individual needs. At times, she fails to build secure relationships with her key children, as she does not spend quality time with them. This impacts negatively on children's emotional well-being. n The childminder does not manage children's behaviour consistently well. For example, at times, she does not respond appropriately to help children resolve conflict. This leads to children displaying some unwanted behaviour, as they are not clear on what is expected of them and why. n At times, the childminder does not follow health and safety procedures effectively. She does not ensure that all children are accounted for at all times. This puts children at risk in case of an emergency, such as a fire. Furthermore, the childminder does not make sure that the floors on which babies crawl are kept clean. This has a negative impact on their health.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a limited understanding of how to keep children safe while sleeping. She provides suitable mattresses for some children to sleep on. However, some babies and young toddlers sleep in baby bouncers, which does not ensure their safety or comfort. n Despite weaknesses in the childminder's plans for the curriculum, older children do concentrate on some activities. The childminder provides the resources that children like. For example, children enjoy using musical instruments. They also cosy up for story time. However, overall, the childminder's interactions with children are varied, as there are periods of time when adults have limited interactions with children. This impacts on the quality of education for children. n The childminder maintains friendly relationships with parents. Parents say that the childminder is supportive and helpful in providing practical childcare arrangements, such as being flexible with her working hours.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has recently attended safeguarding training. She understands how to identify if children may be at risk of abuse. The childminder knows how to make a referral, if necessary, to the relevant authorities. However, the childminder does not ensure that everyone who looks after children is able to keep them safe. For instance, other adults who work with children have a poor knowledge of child protection. The childminder does not ensure that the premises are clean and suitable for young babies. These breaches in requirements mean that the childminder does not assure children's safety.

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Due date

8 November 2023 ensure that all adults who look after children have a secure knowledge of child protection procedures in line with the local safeguarding partnership 08/12/2023

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Due date

undertake training and regular professional development to ensure that children are provided with a high-quality curriculum that helps them to learn and develop new skills, with particular regard to babies and young toddlers 08/12/2023

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Due date

deploy adults who work with children effectively at all times to make sure that children are adequately supervised while eating and to support children's learning 08/12/2023

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Due date

improve knowledge and understanding of the role of the key person, to tailor each child's care and learning so that their individual development needs are met 08/12/2023

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Due date

develop a consistent approach to managing children's behaviour and use effective strategies to help them to learn about acceptable behaviour 08/12/2023

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Due date

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

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Due date

make sure that sleeping arrangements are safe and comfortable for children 08/12/2023

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Due date

provide a purposely planned curriculum and high-quality interactions to help all children make good progress in their learning. 08/12/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2719923 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 10317821 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 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2023 and works from her co-childminder's home in the Surbiton area of Kingston upon Thames, London, on Monday and Tuesday. The childminder operates from a room in Lime Tree School on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. She operates from 8am to 6pm. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3. She works with a co-childminder and two part-time 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 this into account in their evaluation of the setting. n We carried out this inspection as a result of a risk assessment, following information we received about the provider. n The inspector discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The inspector observed children playing and learning. n The childminder evaluated an activity with the inspector. n The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

8 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

8 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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