Childminder 160078

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 July 2016 30 March 2015

p.1

This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

p.1

This inspection: Inadequate 4

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Inadequate 4

p.1

This inspection: Inadequate 4

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4

p.1

This inspection: Inadequate 4

Outcomes for children Requires improvement

p.1

This provision is inadequate

 The childminder has failed to notify Ofsted of changes to adults living at the premises, which places children's welfare and safety at risk. This is also a breach of the Childcare Register.  The childminder has not addressed all the actions and recommendations raised at her last inspection sufficiently. She has improved her knowledge of some safeguarding procedures. However, she fails to understand what to do if an allegation is made against her or a household member and does not implement a mobile phone policy.  The childminder has also failed to address the previous action relating to the storage of resources to ensure children can play safely in a clutter-free space to meet their needs. This is also a breach of the Childcare Register.  Children's health needs are not met sufficiently, particularly the cleanliness of the play space, suitable eating areas and protecting children from the effects of the sun.

p.1

This provision is inadequate

 Children's progress is not good enough and they are not always effectively challenged. They do not have enough opportunities to build their understanding of similarities and differences between themselves and other people.  Self-evaluation is weak. The childminder is unable to identify weaknesses in her practice or breaches in requirements, and the negative effects of these on children.

p.1

It has the following strengths

 The childminder supports children to develop their speaking and listening skills well.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

The provision is inadequate and Ofsted intends to take enforcement action

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

We will issue a Welfare Requirements Notice requiring the provider to:

p.2

Due Date

 ensure that all adults aged 16 years and over living on the premises are known to Ofsted and undertake the required Disclosure and Barring Service check 11/08/2016

p.2

Due Date

 gain a secure knowledge of the procedures to follow in the event of an allegation being made against you or a household member 11/08/2016

p.2

Due Date

 ensure that the safeguarding policy covers the safe use of mobile phones and cameras in the setting 11/08/2016

p.2

Due Date

 ensure that the premises are safe, fit for purpose and meet all children's needs, with particular regard to providing a suitable play space that is organised effectively and free of clutter 11/08/2016

p.2

Due Date

 minimise risks to children's health, with particular regard to providing children with a clean play space and suitable areas to eat their snacks, and protect each child from the effects of the sun . 11/08/2016

p.2

Due Date

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage the provider must:

p.2

Due Date

 provide children with challenging play opportunities to help them make better progress in their learning and development 11/08/2016

p.2

Due Date

 support children's understanding of similarities and differences between themselves and others to help children better understand the world around them. 11/08/2016

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the parts of the childminder's home which children have access to.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including the childminder's policies and procedures, suitability checks and children's learning and assessment records.  The inspector discussed how the childminder uses self-evaluation to develop her practice.

p.3

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is ineffective. The childminder has not ensured that the required suitability checks have been completed for all adults living in her home. She is unaware of the action to take if an allegation is made against her or a household member. She does not understand the need to implement a policy on the safe use of mobile phones and cameras. The childminder is aware of the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk. She understands the procedures to follow to report any welfare concerns. The childminder does not monitor or evaluate her provision effectively to ensure she meets all requirements. She has not met the actions from her previous inspection. Although the childminder has attended some training, she has not improved her knowledge and skills to bring about sufficient improvement in her practice.

p.4

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder observes children's play and plans flexibly to support them and meet their next steps in learning. She maintains good relationships with parents and encourages them to be involved in their children's learning. The childminder helps to develop children's imagination well. For example, children enjoy pretending to make milkshakes and talking about the different flavours. However, the childminder does not organise the play areas effectively to allow children to safely reach resources and make choices. The cluttered environment affects children's independence and their ability to engage in suitably challenging experiences.

p.4

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The childminder does not support children's safety and well-being effectively. Children have access to drinking water at all times; however, they do not have anywhere suitable to sit and enjoy a healthy snack. The areas used by children are cluttered and the floor is dirty. Children are not protected effectively from the sun and do not learn how to protect themselves. The childminder forms good emotional attachments with the children. For example, she responds to their need for cuddles. Children show a sense of belonging and understand the routines of the childminder's home. For example, they independently go to the toilet and know to wash their hands. Children benefit from lots of fresh air and exercise to support their physical development.

p.4

Outcomes for children require improvement

Children are working within the range of development typical for their age. However, they are not sufficiently challenged to allow them to make good progress. Children develop good communication and language skills. For example, they confidently sing familiar rhymes and recount events. Children behave well towards each other but have limited understanding of people's similarities and differences in the wider community.

p.4

Setting details

Unique reference number 160078 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 1054691 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

p.5

Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 30 March 2015

p.5

Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1992. She lives in Enfield Lock, in the London Borough of Enfield. She works from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, throughout the year.

p.5

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.

p.5

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.

p.5

Telephone number

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/, write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk .

p.6

Telephone number

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our website for news, information and updates at www.ofsted.gov.uk/user.

p.6

Telephone number

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

p.6