Childminder in Lewisham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 March 2015 25 November 2010

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is inadequate

 The childminder has not ensured that all adults in her home are cleared as suitable through Ofsted procedures and the Disclosure and Barring Service checking system. This compromises children's safety. This also applies to the Childcare register.  The childminder lacks knowledge of the progress check for children aged between two and three. This means that any gaps in children's learning are not identified in order to provide additional support to close those gaps.  The childminder does not plan and assess for children's learning in order to provide challenging and enjoyable educational programmes for children. This is because she does not have knowledge of the learning and development requirements.  The childminder does not keep a daily record of children's names and hours of attendance. This compromises children's safety.  The childminder does not comply with the Childcare Register requirements because she

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This provision is inadequate

does not have a written statement for safeguarding.  The childminder does not effectively reflect on her practice to drive improvements and ensure good outcomes for children.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder is caring, supportive and friendly towards children, which builds children's confidence and enhances their well-being.

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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

 ensure that necessary forms are completed, so that Ofsted can check the suitability of persons over the age of 16 living on the premises, including obtaining an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check  develop knowledge and understanding of the progress check for children aged between two and three years, to ensure that this is undertaken as part of effective assessment arrangements  improve knowledge of the learning and development requirements in order to plan and assess children's learning based on educational programmes that provide enjoyable and challenging experiences for children  ensure that children's names and hours of attendance are accurately recorded daily.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 implement a self-evaluation system to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the provision to drive effective outcomes for children.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 ensure Ofsted is informed of the name, date of birth, address and telephone number of any person aged 16 or over working or living on the premises(compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  ensure Ofsted is informed of the name, date of birth, address and telephone number of any person aged 16 or over working or living on the premises(voluntary part of the Childcare Register)  ensure a daily record is kept of children looked after on the premises including their hours of attendance (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  ensure a daily record is kept of children looked after on the premises including their hours of attendance (voluntary 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 (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  keep and implement a written statement of procedures to be followed for the protection

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

of children, intended to safeguard the children being cared for from abuse or neglect (voluntary part of the Childcare Register).

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder about her knowledge of children's learning and development.  The inspector observed the childminder playing and interacting with children.  The inspector toured the parts of the home used for childminding.  The inspector reviewed the childminder's documentation, including training certificates, registration documents and policies.

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who attend. This is inadequate

The childminder follows children's interests and gives them choices in their play. Therefore, children are generally happy and motivated. However, the childminder does not have sufficient knowledge of the learning and development requirements. Consequently, the quality of teaching is inadequate. The childminder does not make use of observations to assess children's learning. Therefore, educational programmes are not challenging for children. The childminder does not have adequate knowledge and understanding of the progress check for two-year-old children. This hinders her ability to source early intervention for children who may need additional support. Consequently, the childminder is not preparing children for their future learning, or in readiness for their move to school.

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inadequate

Children are confident because the childminder is friendly and engaging. Children enjoy plenty of fresh food and fruits daily, which promotes good eating habits. The childminder enhances children's independence by giving them responsibility for maintaining resources that they use. For example, children sharpen colouring pens, which they take pride in doing. The childminder maintains a clean and organised environment, which supports children's ability to move freely and access resources. Daily risk assessments ensure that the environment is free from hazards. However, the childminder does not keep a daily record of the names of children and their hours of attendance, which compromises children's safety.

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provision is inadequate

The childminder has failed to notify Ofsted of significant changes. This includes failure to notify Ofsted of individuals over 16 years of age living in her home. This compromises children's welfare because vetting checks, to assess their suitability to live on the premises in which childcare is taking place, have not been carried out. The childminder shares information with parents about children's daily activities. This helps to build positive partnerships. The childminder has a secure knowledge of safeguarding and child protection. She is able to act in accordance with the procedures of the Local Safeguarding Children's Board. However, she does not have a written statement of safeguarding procedures to meet the legal requirements of the Childcare Register. The childminder has attended attachment training, which positively influences the way she supports children's personal, social and emotional development. However, the childminder does not reflect on

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provision is inadequate

her provision. Therefore, she misses opportunities to improve outcomes for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY399350 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 816134 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 25 November 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in the London Borough of Lewisham. The childminder operates all year round.

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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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