Childminder in Camden

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 January 2017 2 September 2015

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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 Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision is inadequate

 The childminder does not meet the requirements of the Early Years Register and the Childcare Register. She has failed to inform Ofsted of children's serious accidents, all people aged 16 years and over living in her home and any work on the premises that affects children's play spaces. These weaknesses compromise children's safety and welfare.  The childminder has failed to obtain written permission for any medication she has administered to children. She does not ensure there is an adequate supply of clean bedding and that this is hygienically maintained between each use to avoid cross- infection. At times, the childminder does not comply with indoor space requirements. These weaknesses place children's health and well-being at risk.  The childminder does not provide challenging activities to support children in their learning consistently. Children do not make good enough progress.  The childminder does not monitor children's achievements effectively. At times, she

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This provision is inadequate

does not identify each child's learning needs and stage of development accurately enough to plan appropriate next steps for their development.  Self-evaluation is poor. The childminder has not identified and addressed all weaknesses to improve practice, or fully involved children and parents in this process.

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It has the following strengths

 Children have daily opportunities to be active and learn about the local community. For example, they regularly visit the library, playgroups and places of interest.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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Due Date

 improve knowledge of all changes that must be notified to Ofsted, including serious accidents and injuries to children, all people aged 16 years and over living in the home and any work on the premises that affects the play space available for children 06/02/2017

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 obtain written permission from parents and/or carers for all prescribed and non-prescribed medications and creams prior to administering any of these to a child 06/02/2017

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 organise the premises and equipment effectively, particularly the overall indoor floor space, to comply with and meet requirements at all times 06/02/2017

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 improve children's sleeping arrangements to ensure that there is an adequate supply of clean bedding for each child requiring rest or sleep, and that appropriate hygiene levels are maintained between each use to eliminate any cross-contamination 06/02/2017

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 improve the quality of teaching and provide a good range of challenging activities to meet each child's learning needs and to ensure they make good progress 06/02/2017

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 identify each child's individual needs and stage of development accurately, and use the information from assessment to plan appropriate steps for what children need to learn next and to monitor their ongoing progress precisely. 06/02/2017

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 make effective use of self-evaluation and involve the views of parents and children to identify and target all weaknesses in practice to improve outcomes for all children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspection was carried out following the risk assessment process.  The inspector observed activities and the childminder's interaction with children throughout the inspection.  The inspector discussed the childminder's observation, planning and assessment arrangements.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability to work with children, sampled some of her policies and procedures, and looked at the registration records.  The inspector held conversations with the childminder and children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is ineffective. The childminder does not have a secure understanding of all the changes that she must inform Ofsted about. For example, she has not informed Ofsted of children's serious accidents, all people over 16 years living in her home and work on the premises that affected children's play spaces. The childminder does not fully involve children and parents in her evaluation process and has failed to identify and address all weaknesses to improve the setting and outcomes for children. However, she has taken steps to address her previous recommendations. She now maintains professional relationships with parents and other settings that children also attend to provide a shared approach to children's care and learning. The childminder has a suitable knowledge of current safeguarding guidance and how to deal with any child protection concerns. As part of her professional development, she attends training, completes research and is currently

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

completing a level 3 qualification to improve her knowledge and skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder does not monitor children's achievements effectively enough. At times, she does not recognise where children are in their learning and plan for their next steps of development. Children choose from a range of age-appropriate toys and resources that cover all areas of learning. However, the childminder does not provide challenging activities regularly to support what each child needs to learn next. For example, during the inspection, she encouraged children to choose from the resources but did not plan how to use these effectively to build on their existing skills. Children are beginning to develop their communication skills with the childminder's support. She gets involved in their play, for example, commenting on what children are doing and asking some relevant questions.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Children's health and welfare needs are not adequately met. The childminder has failed to obtain prior written parental permission for any medication she has administered to children, as required. She does not provide children with an adequate supply of clean bedding or maintain this hygienically between each use to avoid cross-infection. These weaknesses place children's health and safety at risk. The childminder supervises children and assesses safety risks effectively overall, and children learn some basic hygiene rules. However, the childminder does not comply with indoor space requirements at all times so that she is able to meet each child's needs effectively. The childminder is calm and helps children understand acceptable behaviour. They learn how to respect each other and look after the toys. Children behave well and enjoy cuddles with the childminder.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children are settled and confident in the setting. They develop some suitable skills to help them become independent learners. For example, they learn to put on their shoes and to hold a fork and spoon independently. Children gain their first mathematical knowledge. For example, they learn about shapes and how to count. However, children are not challenged sufficiently to ensure they are well-prepared for their next stage in learning and eventually for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY441169 Local authority Camden Inspection number 1083194 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 2 September 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She is located in Dartmouth Park, in the London Borough of Camden. The childminder operates from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder provides funded places for children aged three and four years. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 2.

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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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