Childminder EY284501

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 May 2016 13 November 2014

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4

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This provision is inadequate

 The childminder has a poor understanding of safeguarding, which puts children at risk. She is unable to provide proof of a current paediatric first aid qualification. She does not make effective risk assessments or supervise children sufficiently. These are also breaches of the Childcare Register.  The childminder does not keep a record of children's attendance or record required information about children. She has a poor knowledge of the need to notify Ofsted of information, such as significant changes and events. These are also breaches of the Childcare Register.  The childminder does not have written safeguarding and complaints procedures as required by the Childcare Register.  The childminder does not assess children's progress or plan activities which meet their individual learning needs. She does not support them to become independent and make the progress they should. She does not find out from parents what children can

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This provision is inadequate

already do when they start and is unaware of the need to complete a progress check for children aged two years.  Self-evaluation does not identify breaches in the childminder's practice.

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It has the following strengths

 Children build attachments to the childminder and are confident.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

The provision is inadequate and Ofsted intends to take enforcement action We will issue a Welfare Requirements Notice requiring the provider to:

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Due Date

 ensure risk assessment is used effectively to identify risks and hazards, and implement safety measures so that children are not exposed to unacceptable risks, including those posed by the internet 01/06/2016

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Due Date

 ensure that children are supervised at all times 01/06/2016  implement a policy and procedure to safeguard children, including how to refer a concern, the action to be taken in the event of an allegation being made against you and the safe use of mobile phones 01/06/2016

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 gain a secure knowledge and understanding of current safeguarding issues, including the use of the internet in the setting 01/06/2016

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 ensure that a relevant paediatric first-aid qualification is completed 05/07/2016  gain knowledge of changes and other information that must be notified to Ofsted 01/06/2016

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 keep a daily record of children's attendance 01/06/2016  ensure that children's records include the name and address of every child's parent, information about any other person who has legal responsibility for the child, and emergency contact details 01/06/2016

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Due Date

 ensure records are easily accessible and available for inspection 01/06/2016 To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 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 01/06/2016

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Due Date

 keep and implement 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 01/06/2016

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Due Date

 make effective use of information gained from parents and observation to assess children's progress 15/06/2016

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 identify gaps in children's development and plan challenging and enjoyable activities in order to support their next steps in learning and developing independence 15/06/2016

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Due Date

 devise and implement a progress check for children aged two years and share this information with parents 15/06/2016

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder at convenient times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled documents that the childminder uses to support her practice.  The inspector observed interactions between the children and the childminder.  The inspector viewed all areas of the home used for her childminding.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is ineffective. The childminder does not know how to make a referral or the procedures to follow if an allegation is made against her. She does not keep children safe at all times. For example, young children are sometimes left unsupervised and dummies are attached to a cord around their neck which puts them at risk. The childminder has little understanding of the safety implications of unsupervised internet access and allows others to take photographs of the children with their mobile phones. The childminder was unable to provide proof that she has a current first aid qualification and does not keep a record of attendance or record the required information about children. Her documentation is poorly organised. The childminder does not understand all the changes and events that must be notified to Ofsted. The self-evaluation process is poor. The provider does not identify breaches in requirements or take effective action to remedy

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

them. She has failed to meet previous actions and recommendations.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

Since the last inspection, the childminder has made no improvements to her assessment and monitoring of children's progress. She does not identify any gaps in their development or the next steps that they need to take. She does not plan effectively for their individual learning needs. Activities are not challenging or stimulating for children and do not support their independence skills. For example, the childminder does not allow children to explore an art activity independently. She does not follow children's interests sufficiently or use them to extend their learning. The childminder does not gain information regarding children's early achievements from parents to help her assess children's progress from the start. She is unaware of the need to carry out a progress check for children aged two years and to share her findings with parents.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The childminder's poor understanding of safeguarding puts children at significant risk. Children do not learn about staying safe. For example, young children climb up onto a table while unsupervised. The childminder provides a healthy diet and practises good hygiene. She takes children to the local playgroups and to parks. This helps to support their social skills and physical well-being. The childminder helps children learn to behave well and encourages them to play kindly together.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Children are not well prepared for the next stage of learning. They do not take part in activities that encourage them to play purposefully, explore and learn for themselves. They do not learn to concentrate and are easily distracted when there is not enough for them to do.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY284501 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 1048854 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 13 November 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in Lewisham, London. She works Monday to Friday, 8am until 5.30pm, 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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