Childminder in Haringey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 February 2015 23 February 2009

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This inspection: Not met

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder has a weak knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and does not evaluate her setting or practice. Consequently, she is not meeting a number of legal requirements, which also relate to the requirements of the Childcare Register.  The childminder does not provide parents with information on safeguarding children, including the use of mobile phones and cameras.  The childminder has poor understanding of the learning and development requirements, including the different ways that children learn and the requirement to undertake a progress check for two-year-old children. This has an impact on her ability to promote children's learning, and carry out effective assessments and planning to meet each child's individual needs.  The childminder does not display her registration certificate or provide parents with information on how to contact Ofsted should they wish to raise a concern about her

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The provision does not meet requirements

service.  The childminder understands the importance of assessing risks in the childcare environment to ensure children's safety and well-being. The childminder provides safety gates to restrict access to areas that are unsuitable for younger children, such as the stairs.  The childminder has an appropriate knowledge of how to promote healthy lifestyles, for example, through providing nutritious, healthy meals and meeting individual dietary requirements.  The childminder understands the importance of building good relationships with parents to help children to settle well and feel secure.

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The provision does not meet requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 devise and implement a policy and procedure to safeguard children which is in line with the guidance and procedures of the relevant Local Safeguarding Children Board. This must include the use of mobile phones and cameras  update knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements, and consider the individual needs, interests and stage of development of each child. Use this information to plan challenging and enjoyable learning experiences to meet children's needs in all areas of learning and development  obtain knowledge and understanding of the progress check for two-year-old children, in order to ensure that this is undertaken as part of effective assessment arrangements  develop knowledge and understanding of the different ways that children learn, in order to reflect on these when planning and guiding activities, and to ensure that teaching is effective in promoting children's learning and development

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 display the Ofsted registration certificate and show to parents and/or carers on request  make available to parents and/or carers the correct details about how to contact Ofsted, if they believe the provider is not meeting the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements. To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 keep and implement a written statement of procedures to be followed for the protection of children, intended to safeguard the children being cared for from abuse or neglect (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  make available to parents written statements for safeguarding and complaints procedures (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  make available to parents information about Ofsted's address (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  display the certificate of registration in the premises on which childcare is provided (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  keep and implement a written statement of procedures to be followed for the protection of children, intended to safeguard the children being cared for from abuse or neglect (voluntary part of the Childcare Register)  make available to parents written statements for safeguarding and complaints procedures (voluntary part of the Childcare Register)

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 make available to parents information about Ofsted's address (voluntary part of the Childcare Register)  display the certificate of registration in the premises on which childcare is provided (voluntary part of the Childcare Register).

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Inspection activities

 The inspector checked documentation required to meet the requirements such as a valid paediatric first-aid certificate and public liability insurance.  The inspector discussed with the childminder her knowledge and understanding of safeguarding, and what she would do in the event of a concern.  The inspector discussed the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage with the childminder. She asked the childminder how she promotes and assesses children's learning and development.  The inspector toured the areas of the childminder's house that she uses for childminding purposes. She looked at a small sample of toys and books available, and discussed the availability of creative and physical activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY232356 Local authority Haringey Inspection number 814445 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 23 February 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives with her young teenage son. They live in the North Tottenham area within the London Borough of Haringey. The childminder uses the whole of the ground floor of her house childminding. The childminder does not currently use her garden for childminding. She takes children to the local park daily for outdoor play. The childminder operates from Monday to Friday, 8am until 6pm, all year round. There were no children on roll at the time of the inspection.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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