Childminder in Sutton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 April 2015 Not applicable

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Not applicable How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Requires improvement 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 does not understand the procedures she must follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. Therefore, children's welfare and safety is not assured. This is also a breach of the Childcare Register.  The childminder does not have a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. She does not consistently observe and assess children's learning, which means she is unable to plan and provide interesting and challenging activities to help them learn. Therefore, children do not make good progress.  The systems for self-evaluation are not robust or rigorous enough to identify strengths and weaknesses in order to bring about improvements and raise outcomes for children.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder is friendly and welcoming. She has good relationships with the children, which means that they are happy and settled in her care.  The childminder takes children to the park everyday so they have time to play outside. This helps children to develop their physical skills.  The childminder talks to children during play which helps them to develop their speaking and listening skills.

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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

 implement an effective system to observe, assess and plan for children's next steps to promote their learning and development  improve knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage to consistently support children's learning and development and improve the quality of teaching  improve understanding of the procedures to follow in the event of concerns about children's welfare in order to safeguard them, and the authorities to which concerns must be reported.

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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

 review self-evaluation systems to identify strengths and weaknesses, in order to develop concise action plans to target areas for improvement.

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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

 keep and implement a written statement of the procedures to be followed for the protection of children, intended to safeguard the children being cared for from abuse or neglect  improve understanding of how to communicate with the Local Safeguarding Children's Board and Children's Services to keep children safe.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector and childminder participated in a joint observation.  The inspector reviewed a sample of the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector talked to the childminder about safeguarding and risk assessments.  The inspector observed all areas of the home used by children.  The inspector observed and spoke to children.

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who attend. This requires improvement

Children enjoy their time at the childminder's home, playing with the toys and activities she provides. However, she does not implement an effective observation, assessment and planning cycle to identify children's next steps in their learning and prepare them for school. Furthermore, the childminder does not fully understand how to support children through play to consistently support and challenge their learning. Therefore, children are not fully supported to make consistent progress. The childminder has good communication links with staff at other nurseries and schools, and with parents. This enables her to share information about children to maintain their care routines. Parents receive regular updates from the childminder about the activities their children participate in. As a result, parents feel well informed.

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inadequate

Children learn to manage risk. For example, the childminder talks to children about potential risks and how to avoid them before walking to the park. She checks her home for risks every day. For example, she removes small toys so there are no choking hazards and makes sure the fire alarm works. This helps to keep children safe in her home. The childminder is a good role model, talking gently to children and playing at their level. This means children behave well, following her example.

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provision is inadequate

The childminder does not understand how to report any child protection concerns she may have regarding the children in her care. She is not aware of the authorities who are responsible for protecting children and the importance of contacting them if she has concerns. This compromises children's welfare. Nonetheless, the childminder has a basic awareness of the possible signs and symptoms which indicate a child is at risk. This helps her to take steps to protect children from harm. Parents complete questionnaires that help the childminder to reflect on her practice. She has also completed relevant training to develop her practices. However, the childminder does not fully implement this knowledge into her daily practices. Therefore, her self-evaluation is not effectively used to identify and address all weakness.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY420825 Local authority Sutton Inspection number 752260 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in the London Borough of Sutton, Surrey. The childminder is operates Monday to Friday, term time only. She holds a level 3 qualification.

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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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