Childminder 140135

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 July 2017 21 March 2016

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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's commitment to ongoing development is poor and she fails to meet the legal requirements associated with her provision. She continues to care for too many children, which compromises children's safety.  The childminder does not have a secure knowledge of safeguarding procedures. She is unsure of whom she needs to report any concerns about children or allegations to in order to ensure that they are protected.  The childminder does not obtain prior written consent from parents for every medicine she administers to children.  The childminder has not developed links with other settings that children attend to promote continuity of care and support for their learning.  The childminder does not assess children's learning effectively, or involve parents, to track children's development and help them progress in line with their individual needs.  The childminder is not aware of the required progress check to be completed for

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This provision is inadequate

children between the age of two and three years.  The childminder does not plan the learning environment effectively or provide children with good-quality learning experiences that challenge and stimulate them to learn.  Children do not make good enough progress ready for their future learning.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder manages children's behaviour positively and children play well together.

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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

 ensure the maximum number of children attending the setting at any one time does not exceed the required ratios, to ensure children's safety and welfare 23/08/2017

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 improve knowledge of how to safeguard children, particularly the correct agency to make a referral to if there is a concern about the safety and welfare of a child or if an allegation is made against the childminder or a household member 23/08/2017

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 implement effective procedures for administering medication to children, including obtaining prior written consent from parents for every medicine administered to children 23/08/2017

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 develop effective working relationships with other provisions that children attend to provide continuity in children's care and learning 23/08/2017

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

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 improve the effectiveness of assessments and the systems for monitoring children's progress accurately, to identify their stages of development, plan for what they need to learn next and to support their play effectively, and include parents in this process 23/08/2017

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 gain an understanding of the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years, and complete this as required 23/08/2017

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 ensure that children are provided with a range of challenging and enjoyable play experiences to promote their all-round learning and that reflect their individual needs, interests and stages of development. 23/08/2017

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Due Date

 put in place a written statement of the procedures to be followed for the protection of children. 23/08/2017

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of the childminder's teaching as she engaged in activities with children.  The inspector engaged with the children as they played.  The inspector jointly observed children and engaged in discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at a selection of the childminder's documentation and records.  The inspector observed all areas of the home used for childminding, including the outdoor learning environment.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is ineffective. The childminder does not manage her service adequately to ensure children's safety and well-being, or learning. She does not comply with ratio requirements and continues to care for more children than she is permitted. This was a previous action from her last inspection . In addition, the childminder does not know the correct agency to report to if she has a concern about the welfare of a child in her care, or if an allegation was made against her or a household member. Furthermore, the childminder does not obtain prior written consent from parents to administer medication to children, as required. Her practice has declined since her last inspection and her capacity to improve is not evident. She has not reflected on her practice or developed her skills well enough to meet the previous weaknesses and raise the quality of her provision. In addition, she does not sufficiently understand the requirements of registration.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Therefore, she is unable to identify when aspects of her practice does not meet these.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

It is unclear where children are at in their development or whether they are making sufficient progress in the different areas of learning. The childminder does not complete assessments of children's ongoing development to provide an accurate overview of where children are in their learning. She is unaware of her responsibility to complete an assessment of children's progress when they are between the ages of two and three years, and to provide parents with a written summary of their children's development. Children's development needs are not accurately targeted. In addition, the childminder does not communicate with other provisions that children attend to ensure children's learning and development are consistently supported. The childminder does not plan the learning environment well or provide children with adequate play experiences that challenge them and support their stages of development. Children do show some interest

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

in the resources provided. For example, they enjoy completing puzzles and looking at books, and babies enjoy exploring how things work.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The weaknesses identified in leadership and management have a significant negative impact on children's welfare and development. The childminder does meet some of children's basic care needs appropriately. For example, she provides sufficiently healthy meals and snacks and encourages children to adopt suitable hygiene routines. She provides opportunities for children to play outdoors and engage in physical activities regularly. She promotes positive behaviour and praises children for their efforts, which helps to boost their confidence. The childminder provides parents with some basic information about children's care and daily learning experiences, to keep them informed.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Children are not prepared well enough for school. Their learning, safety and well-being are compromised due to significant weaknesses in the childminder's practice. Children do not make good enough progress due to weaknesses in the childminder's teaching.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 140135 Local authority Haringey Inspection number 1057531 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 21 March 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1983. She lives in Tottenham, in the London Borough of Haringey. She operates Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6.30pm, 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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Telephone number

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