Childminder, Out-of school day care in Kingston upon Thames

This provision does not meet requirements

The childminder does not have high enough expectations for children. She does not have appropriate strategies in place to support children's behaviour. Children's behaviour at the setting is poor, which impacts on the safety and well-being of others. The childminder's attempts to resolve conflict are not effective. She demonstrates a lack of knowledge in supporting children to develop positive behaviours. Children do not learn about their feelings and are not developing an awareness of the feelings of others. Generally, children and adults have friendly relationships, but the childminder's interactions with the children are limited and not meaningful. She does not teach children how to cooperate with others. Children shout over each other and at the childminder during play. This does not support children to develop respectful relationships. They do not learn to manage their own behaviours or how their behaviour impacts on others.

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This provision does not meet requirements

The childminder does not fully assess risk and take action to minimise hazards effectively. For example, during the inspection children were observed to access areas in the home that the childminder said are not used for childminding. As a result, children were left unattended with access to tools, such as screwdrivers. This impacts on children's safety and well-being. The childminder does not supervise children appropriately. Too many children crowd the trampoline in the garden while the childminder prepares food indoors. The childminder relies on children implementing her rules, which is not an appropriate or effective strategy. As a result, children report that there are often accidents.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is unaware of the need to comply with the requirements of her registration. She is not aware of the general childcare requirements, or the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the early years foundation stage, that she must meet to help keep children safe and well. n The childminder attends some training to help support her development. However, she does not target training to support the gaps in her professional knowledge. This means that the impact of training is ineffective in improving the quality of the provision. n Children enjoy being outside. They use the swings and develop their gross motor muscles as they climb and bounce. However, children have limited opportunities to take part in a range of different activities and experiences. Resources indoors are very limited, which restricts children's opportunities for other types of play. n Supervision at mealtimes is poor. Children walk around with food in their hands

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need to do better?

and go to play outside. This puts children at risk from poor hygiene practice, cross-contamination and choking. Children access the television remote control

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7 March 2025 and watch platforms that are not monitored by the childminder as they eat. This means that children sit watching the screen rather than eating. This does not support children to develop their social skills and engage in meaningful conversations with others. n The childminder provides a range of healthy foods and snacks. However, she fails to implement consistent hygiene routines. For example, the activity table is not cleaned in preparation for meals. In addition, children are not reminded to wash their hands before eating finger foods. This does not give children consistent messages about healthy lifestyles. n Children are learning about different cultures. For example, during quieter periods at snack time they talk about visiting different places of worship with each other. Children are beginning to learn about similarities and differences between themselves and others. n Information and records are not easily accessible and available for inspection.

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need to do better?

The childminder does not keep an accurate record of children's attendance. This means that, in an emergency situation, or if an allegation were made, the childminder would be unable to evidence the times at which the children had been in her care. The childminder was unable to locate her accident record book or registration certificate during the inspection. n Children's unwanted behaviour goes unmanaged by the childminder. The childminder has set some rules in place but despite continuous reminders, some children struggle to follow these. This creates a disorderly environment and puts others at risk. The childminder does not promote a positive environment and some children show a lack of respect towards her. The frequent need to address poor behaviour means that quieter children do not receive the same level of attention as others. These children play alone for lengths of time during their stay at the childminder's.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not have a written safeguarding policy to support her practice and share with parents. She does not recognise and respond to incidents in children's lives that may raise concerns about their safety and well- being. She is not aware of online safety considerations, for example, when children are choosing what to watch on the television.

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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

7 March 2025 manage children's behaviour in an appropriate way 30/03/2025

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keep records of accidents and injuries that children have in your care and share this information with parents 30/03/2025

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ensure risk assessments are thorough and identify and minimise potential hazards, including the risk of choking 30/03/2025

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ensure you develop, understand and implement a written policy to safeguard children, including online safety 30/03/2025

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implement consistent hygiene practices within the setting to help promote the good health and hygiene of all children 30/03/2025

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ensure records are easily accessible and available 30/03/2025

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display a certificate of registration 30/03/2025

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implement a programme for professional development to improve understanding of the responsibilities of the role and the quality of provision. 30/03/2025

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY545834 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 10380256 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 3 June 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in New Malden. She operates before- and after-school care from 8am to 9am and from 3.30pm to 6.30 pm, Monday to Friday, during term time only.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises, indoors and outdoors, and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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