Childminder 2524785

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

Children's health and safety are not prioritised. The childminder does not ensure that the premises remain secure at all times, and she does not adequately supervise children. For example, during the inspection the children occupied themselves while the childminder was busy sending emails from her laptop. The childminder's procedures for risk assessment are weak and poor hygiene practices put children's health at risk. This has a negative impact on children's safety and well-being.

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The provision is inadequate

The quality of the education that children receive is poor. Children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are unable to make progress, relative to their starting points. The childminder does not have a clear intention for children's learning and does not implement the curriculum effectively. She fails to build on what children know and can already do. Children do not have activities and experiences that are exciting, stimulating or that inspire them to learn. This has a significant impact on the progress children make in their learning.

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The provision is inadequate

Despite this, children develop relationships with the childminder and they are comforted by her when they become upset. Children generally behave well. They listen to the childminder and readily respond to her requests. The childminder understands that children need fresh air and physical exercise. She takes them on outings to local parks and soft play centres. This supports their physical development.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not make sure that all requirements are continually met, despite compliance actions being raised at a previous visit. Therefore, her capacity to improve is weak. As a result, she does not promote children's safety and welfare or support their learning effectively. n The childminder does not provide a suitable curriculum that helps children to gain the skills that support their future learning. She does not focus closely enough on children's individual next steps in learning. This limits her ability to help them build successfully on what they already know and can do so they make the best progress possible. Children with SEND are not supported well enough. Although the childminder identifies that some children are not achieving at expected levels for their age, she does not plan to meet their learning needs effectively. Children are left to watch children's programmes on small screens,

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need to do better?

such as phones and tablets, for long periods of time. This does not ensure that children are supported to make the progress of which they are capable. n The childminder does not keep the required information about every child in her care. For example, she does not record all children's names, their parent's

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need to do better?

14 June 2024 names and contact details. This affects her ability to protect children in the event of an emergency. n Children are not kept safe. Risk assessments are ineffective because the childminder does not identify potential risks or take action to minimise hazards to keep children safe. For example, during the inspection the floor became cluttered with toys and resources, which posed a trip hazard. Children use the toilet upstairs independently and windows on that floor are left open. The childminder does not recognise the risk or supervise children adequately. Furthermore, the front door is not locked, which means that children could leave the premises unsupervised. n Children's health and safety are not protected. The childminder does not make sure that she follows or models good hygiene practices. For example, she does not consistently wash her hands after changing children's nappies. This increases the risk of cross-infection.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides meals and snacks that children enjoy, but she does not ensure that the food she provides support a healthy, balanced diet. For example, during the day she provides crisps and sweet snacks, such as chocolate. For lunch, children are provided with chicken nuggets with tomato ketchup. Meals are not balanced with healthier items. This does not support children to make choices or develop the habits that contribute to a healthy lifestyle. n The childminder fails to gather required information from parents when their children start at her setting in order to assess what children know and can do. This does not enable her to gain an accurate picture of children's previous experiences and current level of development. The childminder fails to gather required information from parents when their children start at her setting in order to assess what children know and can do. This does not enable her to gain

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need to do better?

an accurate picture of children's previous experiences and current level of development. n The childminder has paid insufficient regard to her professional development. Although she ensures that she completes mandatory training, such as first aid and safeguarding, she does not focus her ongoing professional development to raise the quality of children's education to a good level.

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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 interest first.

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Due date

ensure that there are arrangements in place to provide appropriate support to children with special educational needs and/or disabilities 08/07/2024

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Due date

ensure the required information is recorded for each child before the placement commences 08/07/2024

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take action to improve risk assessment to ensure that all possible hazards to children are identified and minimised to keep them safe 08/07/2024

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ensure children are adequately supervised at all times 08/07/2024

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take all reasonable steps to make sure that the premises is secure at all times to prevent children being able to leave unsupervised 08/07/2024

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improve hygiene practice to minimise the spread of infection, with regard to nappy changing routines 08/07/2024

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promote children's good health, with particular regard to ensuring the food is provided at mealtimes is healthy, balanced and nutritious 08/07/2024

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undertake appropriate professional development opportunities to increase knowledge and understanding of how to provide children with a high-quality curriculum that helps them learn and develop. 08/07/2024

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Due date

14 June 2024 provide and implement a well-designed and stimulating curriculum that meets individual children's learning needs, focusing on what they need to learn next to secure their good progress 08/07/2024

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Due date

obtain an accurate understanding of each child's level of achievement, interests and learning styles, and use the information to plan learning experiences that are tailored to meet each child's needs 08/07/2024

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Due date

ensure appropriate information is shared with parents to help meet children's individual needs, including children's levels of development and guidance on how parents can support their child's learning at home. 08/07/2024

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2524785 Local authority Thurrock Inspection number 10353952 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 8 June 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in Tilbury. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 The childminder talked to the inspector about the curriculum and what she wants children to learn. n The inspector viewed the premises and discussed with the childminder how she ensures it is safe and secure. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector talked with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation such as the childminder's paediatric first-aid certificate and children's daily attendance registers. n Parents shared their views of the setting in writing.

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Inspection activities

14 June 2024 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

14 June 2024 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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