Childminder in Brent

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 October 2016 17 May 2016

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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 fails to safeguard children's welfare and continues to breach requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register.  The childminder fails to supervise children adequately. She does not carry out risk assessments to ensure that potential hazards are identified and minimised promptly to keep children safe. The premises are not kept smoke-free.  The childminder does not assure children's good health. She takes insufficient action to reduce the risk of cross-infection and this compromises children's well-being. Children cannot access fresh drinking water at all times, as required.  The childminder is a poor role model for children. She does not know how to manage children's behaviour effectively. She does not help young children to understand how to manage their feelings.  The childminder does not keep accurate records of children's attendance, as required.  The childminder has not improved her observations, assessments or partnerships with

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This provision is inadequate

parents since the last inspection. She does not plan motivating or challenging experiences for children and does not communicate with children effectively, to help them learn and develop with confidence. Children make inadequate progress.

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It has the following strengths

 Young children learn to eat independently during mealtimes.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

The provision is inadequate and Ofsted intends to take enforcement action

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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Due Date

 improve the procedures for managing children's behaviour, and implement appropriate strategies to manage different types of behaviour, to help children understand their feelings, respect others and learn the consequences of their actions 21/11/2016

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 work successfully in partnership with parents, professionals and other settings children attend to ensure consistency and support for each child's care and learning, particularly children with special educational needs 15/12/2016

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 use risk assessment effectively to identify hazards and take prompt action to minimise risks, to ensure that all areas of the premises are safe for children to use 21/11/2016

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 ensure children are supervised adequately to keep them safe 21/11/2016  ensure that fresh drinking water is available and accessible for children at all times 21/11/2016

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 implement effective hygiene procedures to reduce the risk of cross-infection 21/11/2016

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 ensure children's behaviour is managed appropriately 21/11/2016  provide a smoke-free environment for children at all times, to ensure their health and safety 21/11/2016

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 work in partnership with parents to encourage them to contribute to their children's learning and development 15/12/2016

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 maintain records of the hours of attendance of the children being cared for on the premises 21/11/2016 To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage the provider must:

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 use observations and assessments effectively to identify children's interests and achievements, and use the information gathered to plan enjoyable and challenging activities that meet children's individual learning needs 15/12/2016

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 ensure that children receive the support they need to make adequate progress in their communication and language development 15/12/2016

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 improve the use of observations and assessments, and use the information gained to plan enjoyable and challenging experiences to engage children and meet their individual learning needs effectively. 15/12/2016

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the areas of the premises that children use.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about her knowledge of safeguarding children and risk assessment.  The inspector observed the quality of the childminder's teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. She observed the childminder during daily routines.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and sampled documents, including children's records and written policies.  The inspector read some written comments from parents to gain their views about the quality of care and service the childminder provides.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is ineffective. The childminder compromises children's health and safety. Her supervision of children is poor and she is unable to recognise the risks in her home. For example, during the inspection, the childminder failed to notice that young children placed small objects in their mouths and were at risk of choking. She does not provide children with fresh drinking water at all times. The childminder does not ensure the risk of cross- infection is minimised. For example, children do not have clean towels to use and she fails to clean highchairs adequately after storing them in the garden. The childminder often raises her voice in front of children, and puts children in highchairs if she cannot manage their behaviour. The childminder knows the procedure for contacting the appropriate authority in the event that she has any concerns about children's welfare outside the setting. The childminder fails to keep all records required for the safe and efficient

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

management of the provision. She has not made any improvements since her last inspection and her capacity to improve is poor.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The childminder has not improved her teaching skills or made any changes to improve her practice since the last inspection. She does not use her observations and assessments to plan challenging and motivating experiences for children to help them learn. She has not taken any action to improve her partnership with parents to share relevant information about children's learning. The childminder does not interact with children well to help them develop good listening, communication and language skills that prepare them for the next stage in their learning. Learning is often incidental, such as when children make marks with the chalk they find on the floor.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The childminder's failure to provide a safe environment for children significantly compromises their welfare. It is a requirement to care for children in a smoke-free house. Despite the childminder's claim that no one on the premises smokes, there was a strong smell of cigarette smoke in the house. Poor hygiene practice and behaviour management have a negative effect on children's health and welfare.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Children do not gain the essential skills they need to prepare them for the next stages of their learning. They do not receive adequate support to develop their communication and language skills. Young children do not learn to behave well or develop positive social skills. They enjoy exploring but are not helped to stay safe.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY299602 Local authority Brent Inspection number 1052390 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in Wembley, in the London Borough of Brent. She cares for children on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, from 8am to 6pm, throughout most of the year.

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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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