Childminder in Haringey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 February 2015 Not applicable

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This inspection: Not met

Previous inspection: Not applicable The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder does not have sufficient understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements. The childminder has not kept Ofsted informed of changes to persons living in the household. This means Ofsted are unable to carry out required suitability checks. The childminder also breaches a number of the Childcare Register requirements.  The childminder has not attended training and does not have sufficient knowledge and understanding of child protection issues. Consequently, she is not aware of the procedures to follow to safeguard children's welfare.  Although the childminder describes some suitable activities to promote children's development, she does not have sufficient understanding of the areas of learning. She has a poor understanding of observation and assessment. She does not know how to use observations to help her plan challenging experiences to help children make good progress in their learning.

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder does not maintain an accurate register of children's attendance.  The childminder has made limited progress since the last inspection. She has met some of the recommendations raised. For example, she has improved safety arrangements but has not increased her understanding learning and development.  The childminder has a suitable awareness of the importance of promoting children's health and well-being. She described how she provides healthy, freshly cooked vegetarian meals and makes sure children follow appropriate hygiene routines.  The childminder has a suitable understanding of safety and describes how she teaches children to stay safe, such as when crossing the road. The childminder's home is safe and suitable for children.

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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

 attend child protection training to improve knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures  improve knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements for safeguarding and promoting children's welfare and learning and development  improve knowledge and understanding of observation and assessment in order to plan and provide challenging activities that enable children to make good progress in their learning  ensure Ofsted is informed of any changes in the persons living on the childminding premises  keep a written statement of procedures to be followed in relation to complaints which relate to the requirements of the Childcare Register and which a parent makes in writing or by email (voluntary part of the Childcare Register)  maintain a daily record of the names of the children being cared for on the premises and the hours of their attendance. To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 attend child protection training to identify and act on any indications that a child may be suffering from harm (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 children from abuse or neglect (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  inform Ofsted on any changes to persons aged 16 or over working or living on the premises and include their name, date of birth, address and telephone number (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  keep a written statement of procedures to be followed in relation to complaints which relate to the requirements of the Childcare Register and which a parent makes in writing or by email (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  provide parents with copies of the written statements of safeguarding procedures and complaints procedures (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 maintain a daily record of the names of the children looked after on the premises and their hours of attendance and retain for a period of two years (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  attend child protection training to identify and act on any indications that a child may be suffering from harm (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 children from abuse or neglect (voluntary part of the Childcare Register)  inform Ofsted on any changes to persons aged 16 or over working or living on the premises and include their name, date of birth, address and telephone number (voluntary part of the Childcare Register)  provide parents with copies of the written statements of safeguarding procedures and complaints procedures (voluntary part of the Childcare Register)  maintain a daily record of the names of the children looked after on the premises and

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

their hours of attendance and retain for a period of two years (voluntary part of the Childcare Register).

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled documentation relating to children's care and learning.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder relating to safeguarding, self- evaluation, learning and development and care practices.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation including records of the childminder's suitability, qualifications, policies and procedures.  The childminder checked the safety of the premises.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 140294 Local authority Haringey Inspection number 896535 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1994. She lives with her adult family in the Green Lanes area. There is a garden for outdoor play. There are no children on roll.

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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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