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 Met

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder does not have effective arrangements in place to meet the requirements of the 'Statutory framework of the early years foundation stage' (EYFS). She does not keep required records to ensure children's well-being and promote their welfare. There are weaknesses in her safeguarding knowledge and procedures to protect children. This compromises children's safety.

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder does not provide a stimulating enough curriculum for children and babies. She does not provide them with experiences or opportunities to interest and engage them. This has an impact on children's attitudes to learning and limits the progress they make. However, the childminder is kind in her approach. She cuddles and comforts babies and sings rhymes to them. She praises older children for helping her. This helps develop their relationships and friendships. The childminder promotes children's positive attitudes towards each other. Older children help get babies ready when it is time for them to go home. The childminder encourages children to be independent. Older children make their own lunches. This supports their confidence.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not have a robust understanding of her role and responsibilities to keep children safe. For example, she does not have secure knowledge of who and where to report concerns to if she is worried about a child or if an allegation is made against her or a household member. In addition, she does not have robust arrangements in place to ensure anyone who has unsupervised contact with children in her care is suitable. For example, on occasion she arranges for other people who are not currently connected to her childminding registration, to collect and transport children to her premises after school. This does not ensure children's safety. n The childminder does not record information about children when they start to ensure that she knows important information about them, such as about children's dietary and medical needs. She does not keep accurate and up-to-date records of when children attend. This compromises children's welfare.

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need to do better?

n The childminder can identify some risks and hazards to children. For example, she ensures she reads the manufacturer's instructions for when children play outside on the trampoline. She has moved the lock on the downstairs toilet so that children cannot lock themselves in. However, she has not identified risks when she puts babies to sleep in the lounge. For example, she does not ensure there is a safe space that is suitable for young children to sleep in. In addition, she does not ensure appropriate insurance is in place when she takes children in a car or when she allows other people to transport them. This does not promote children's safety and well-being.

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need to do better?

20 March 2024 n The childminder does not provide a broad enough curriculum. She has not kept her knowledge and understanding of the EYFS up to date, so she is unclear about her role in supporting children's learning and development. For example, there were no suitable activities or resources available to engage babies who were present on the day of inspection. This has an impact on the progress children make. n The childminder encourages children to demonstrate positive attitudes towards each other. Older children smile and cuddle babies. They help the childminder to get them ready to go home. This helps their confidence. n The childminder promotes children's own languages and cultures. She has good relationships with families. She celebrates special events with them. She talks to parents and children in their own home languages. This helps them to settle in. n The childminder has developed links with other local childminders to share ideas

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need to do better?

and, for example, she accesses support from a consultant to help her. She is a member of a childcare organisation, where training is available. For example, she has undertaken training in mental health. However, she has not made sure that she understands her role and responsibilities as a childminder in order to ensure that requirements are met. n Parents have positive relationships with the childminder. She offers them a flexible service that helps them get back to work and communicates regularly with them about their children. Parents say that their children enjoy being cared for by the childminder.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

There is not an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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Due date

gain a secure understanding of local safeguarding procedures, including what to do if there are concerns about a child or if an allegation is made 26/04/2024

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Due date

ensure children are not left in the sole care of any person whose suitability has not been confirmed 26/04/2024

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Due date

20 March 2024 ensure all required records are in place and up to date including records of attendance and all details of children 26/04/2024

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Due date

ensure appropriate arrangements are in place for sleeping children and that babies are placed down to sleep safely in line with the latest government safety guidance 26/04/2024

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Due date

ensure that adequate insurance is in place for any vehicle transporting children 26/04/2024

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Due date

gain up-to-date knowledge and skills and a clear understanding of the role and responsibilities of a childminder in order to provide good quality early years provision. 26/04/2024

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Due date

plan and implement an effective curriculum to support children's individual learning and development. 26/04/2024

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY496770 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10311715 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 10 Date of previous inspection 6 April 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Swanscombe, near Dartford, Kent. The childminder provides childcare all day on Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 7pm, with the exception of bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 joined the inspector on a tour of the premises and talked to the inspector about what they want for children and families. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children.

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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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