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 Good

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder has not ensured that children are kept sufficiently safe at this setting. The childminder is not meeting safeguarding and welfare requirements under the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage' (EYFS). This includes failing to meet the required staff-to-child ratios, and not ensuring that there is an adult who has the required paediatric first-aid qualification present when childcare is provided. In addition, the childminder has not ensured that all adults working with children have completed the required suitability checks.

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder and her assistants know children and plan next steps for learning. Older children benefit from planned activities which support their learning and development. However, the curriculum for the younger children is not well thought out or planned. For example, young babies can spend long periods of time without any planned activities or resources that stimulate them. This impacts their development and well-being, meaning they are unable to make the progress they are capable of. Staff support older children to know and understand the routines at the setting. This supports them to develop and understand boundaries and how to behave at the setting. However, due to the lack of planned activities for younger children, this can lead to them feeling restless, bored and not engaged in their learning. Despite the weaknesses, children are welcomed by the childminder and her assistants. Children enjoy playing with each other and exploring both indoors

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need to do better?

n The childminder has not ensured that all risks are identified and eliminated within her home to ensure children remain safe, for example by ensuring the main door is secured so that the risk of children leaving the premises is sufficiently addressed. n The childminder has not ensured that all assistants working with her have undergone the necessary checks to ensure they are suitable to work with children. n The quality of education is not consistent for children of different ages. The childminder and her assistants know what children need to learn next. However, the planning and implementation of the curriculum does not consider all children's needs. For example, the childminder identifies that a priority for babies' learning is to engage in sensory play and tummy time but there are few opportunities offered for them to consistently apply these skills. Babies frequently sit in a baby seat or are passed around from adult to adult becoming

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upset and do not make the progress of which they are capable. n Children have access to activities both indoors and outdoors. Older children happily lead in their own play, using their imagination with teddies, pretend food

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6 June 2024 and a doctor's kit. However, the environment for younger children's learning is not well thought out and they are not given the appropriate space and equipment to support their physical development. n The childminder and her assistants support children to be independent in their self-care, such as encouraging children to wash their hands, eat healthy food and encouraging self-feeding. However, for young children due to the lack of planned activities, this can lead to them becoming frustrated and upset. Although the childminder and the assistant try to comfort them, this does not promote their emotional well-being. n Older children engage in activities offered to them and play alongside their peers. The childminder and her assistants remind them of behavioural rules and what is expected of them. They are kind and polite towards children. n The childminder has not ensured that either her or one of her assistants have

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completed the relevant paediatric first-aid training. Therefore, they lack the most up-to-date knowledge of how to manage all possible first-aid emergencies such as if a child were to become unwell or have an accident. n The childminder has not ensured that she is working within the required staff and child ratios. This does not assure children's safety or that children's individual needs are met, particularly young children. n The childminder has not ensured that important information and records linked to children, such as attendance records, are efficiently managed. This does not ensure that children's individual needs are met and also compromises their safety.

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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

ensure all adults working with children have undergone suitability checks and are suitable to work with children 29/07/2024

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Due date

ensure at least one person with a current paediatric first-aid (PFA) qualification is on the premises at all times 29/07/2024

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Due date

6 June 2024 ensure that child and adult ratios linked to childminding are met at all times 29/07/2024

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Due date

ensure potential risks are identified and minimised to ensure children remain safe 29/07/2024

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Due date

ensure all records are efficiently managed to ensure safety and needs of all children are met. 29/07/2024

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Due date

ensure that the curriculum for the younger children is challenging and ambitious and is based on children's individual needs 16/08/2024

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Due date

ensure the learning environment is set up to ensure it meets the needs of the youngest of children 16/08/2024

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Due date

improve interactions between staff and children, particularly the young children, to ensure their individual needs and well- being are being supported. 16/08/2024

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY494869 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 10339371 Type of provision Childminder Registers Early Years Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 9 Number of children on roll 23 Date of previous inspection 12 July 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in the London Borough of Kingston upon Thames. She holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. The childminder works each weekday from 7am to 7pm all year round, except for family holidays and bank holidays. She employs three assistants. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their EYFS curriculum. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development, with a particular focus on communication and language. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n The inspector talked to staff 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 The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on

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request. n The childminder showed the inspector 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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