Childminder EY428945

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 October 2017 18 March 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 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 works with too many assistants than she is allowed at times. In addition, she has failed to meet a previously set action in relation to maintaining the correct adult-to-child ratio. This compromises children's welfare.  The childminder has not ensured all of her assistants have a secure knowledge of safeguarding children. For example, not all assistants know how to recognise concerns about children or other adults, or understand the reporting procedures. The assistants are not aware of wider safeguarding issues, such as the 'Prevent' duty guidance.  Children's health is compromised at times. The childminder and her assistants do not follow good hygiene procedures consistently to prevent cross-infection.  The childminder does not monitor the work of her assistants well enough or provide effective support to ensure they understand their roles and responsibilities.  The quality of teaching is variable. The childminder and her assistants do not interact

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This provision is inadequate

consistently with children to build and extend their learning and to encourage their development. Children do not make the progress of which they are capable.

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It has the following strengths

 Children feel at ease with the adults that care for them.  The childminder provides information to parents about their child's day and learning.

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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 correct adult-to-child ratio is maintained at all times 21/11/2017  ensure all assistants have an adequate knowledge and understanding of child protection, including signs of possible abuse and neglect and referral procedures regarding concerns about children or other staff 21/11/2017

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Due Date

 ensure good hygiene practices are followed consistently to minimise the spread of infection, with particular regard to cleaning surfaces and making sure children and staff wash their hands before handling food 21/11/2017

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Due Date

 monitor the quality of teaching and practice and use the information gained to provide effective support, coaching and mentoring to the assistants to raise the quality of the provision to a good level 21/11/2017

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Due Date

 ensure all assistants are aware of the 'Prevent duty guidance' and the procedures to follow if they have concerns about children's safety or welfare. 21/11/2017

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Due Date

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

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Due Date

 ensure children receive effective interactions to support their learning and development to help them to make good progress. 05/12/2017

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home used for the care of children.  The inspector observed children, the childminder and assistants during daily routines, play and activities.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, assistants, children and parents at appropriate times.  The inspector and childminder carried out a joint observation of an activity.  The inspector sampled paperwork, including children's records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is ineffective. The childminder has failed to comply with her conditions of registration because, on occasions, she has worked with too many assistants at one time. During these times, she is not able to meet children's needs effectively. In addition, the childminder has not met a previous action relating to caring for more children than the required ratios allow. The childminder has failed to ensure that all of her assistants have an up-to-date understanding of safeguarding practice. Some assistants lack sufficient understanding of how to recognise and respond to concerns about children's welfare and what to do if they have concerns about other adults' behaviour. However, the childminder has a secure understanding of safeguarding matters and her responsibilities to protect children. The childminder provides some support to her assistants, including access to training about learning and development, and child protection. However, she fails to check

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

the assistants' understanding of what they have learned to ensure they understand their roles and responsibilities. The childminder does not monitor the quality of teaching well enough to ensure children receive good-quality learning experiences. Although the childminder takes some steps to evaluate her provision, she does not identify breaches in conditions and requirements, or address weaknesses effectively. The childminder's home is assessed for possible risks and she uses suitable safety measures to help minimise dangers to children. For example, assistants know the importance of not leaving the front door open, and safety equipment, such as cupboard locks, are used to prevent children's access. Partnerships with parents are secure. The childminder works well with them to support children's care needs, such as potty training and weaning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder and her assistants' interactions do not support children's learning well enough. They do not consistently extend children's knowledge and understanding, for instance during discussions. For example, when a child made a statement about healthy eating, although one of the assistants listened carefully, neither she nor the childminder extended children's knowledge and understanding further. Children enjoyed taking part in a focused activity, which helped them develop their senses by feeling hidden objects and guessing what these were. However, the assistant's interactions did not challenge their learning effectively enough and the activity was not adapted well enough for younger children. For example, the questions the assistant asked did not help older children to think more carefully or use their language skills to describe what they found. Children take part in a range of activities that they enjoy, such as painting and small-world play. The

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

childminder makes appropriate use of observation and assessment to identify children's progress and any gaps in their development. She plans activities and support to help close any gaps in learning and is aware of children's specific needs, such as those learning English as an additional language. However, the quality of adult interactions does not help children move forward in their development well enough.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Weaknesses in safeguarding compromise children's well-being. In addition, the childminder and her assistants fail to support good hygiene practices adequately. For example, children sat at an unclean table to eat and drink, and without washing their hands. The childminder raises children's awareness of safety, such as sitting sensibly at the table. Children behave well and form good relationships with each other. Older children show consideration for others, such as picking up a hat and giving it to another child. Children show enthusiasm when assistants arrive to start work and greet them warmly. The childminder and her assistants encourage children to use good manners.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children do not make the progress of which they are capable, due to weaknesses in teaching. At times, children are not supported well enough to develop all the skills they need for school. The childminder does identify and understand the reasons why some children are not making progress typical for their age in some areas of their learning. However, the quality of the childminder's and assistants' interactions do not support children to catch up quickly. Nevertheless, children develop confidence and are able to make their needs known. For example, they approach adults and ask to visit the toilet. Children learn about numbers, for instance while playing with the train track, and enjoy singing number songs. They enjoy looking at books on their own or with adults. Babies show confidence in exploring and investigating their surroundings. They develop physical skills, such as crawling, and learn to pull themselves up to stand using low-level furniture.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY428945 Local authority Westminster Inspection number 1116529 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 12 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 14

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 18 March 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Queens Park in the City of Westminster. The childminder works with a number of assistants. She offers care Monday to Friday from 8am until 6.15pm, all year round, except for three weeks at Christmas.

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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

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.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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