Childminder in Croydon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 February 2018 Not applicable

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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 Good 2

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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 lacks understanding of her safeguarding responsibilities and how to manage any concerns about children's welfare. In particular, she does not have knowledge of how to respond to any allegations raised, to safeguard children's welfare.  The childminder does not risk assess all areas of her home that children use or her resources adequately, to ensure potential hazards are identified, minimised or removed. This compromises children's safety.  The childminder does not keep accurate daily records of children's attendance as required.  At times, the childminder does not use her resources or plan activities as effectively as possible to challenge children's learning even further.  Partnerships with other settings children attend are not fully established. For example, the childminder does not regularly share information to help support a consistent approach to meeting children's needs.

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It has the following strengths

 Children form good relationships with the childminder and are settled in her care. The childminder knows children well and provides toys that reflect their interests.  Children make good progress in their learning and development from their starting points.

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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

 develop an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues, in particular how to respond and manage any allegations raised to safeguard children's welfare 22/03/2018

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Due Date

 use risk assessment effectively, in particular to identify potential choking hazards, and take all reasonable steps to remove or minimise possible risks to children 08/03/2018

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Due Date

 keep an accurate daily record of children's hours of attendance. 08/03/2018

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Due Date

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

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Due Date

 make the best possible use of resources and activities to offer children additional challenge, to extend their learning even further  strengthen the arrangements for working in partnership with other early years settings that children attend, to share information and support a more consistent approach to meeting children's needs.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the indoor and outdoor areas of the childminder's home.  The inspector observed children's play and activities, and their interactions with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times and checked relevant documentation, such as her first-aid certificate.  The inspector and childminder reviewed the quality of an activity together.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is ineffective. The childminder has a poor understanding of managing and responding in the event of an allegation being made. For example, she does not know the procedures to follow, including to whom she must report an allegation, such as the relevant agencies and notifying Ofsted. The childminder does not effectively risk assess all areas of her home to ensure these are safe for children. For example, children sometimes go into other rooms which have accessible resources with small parts. Although, they are always in hearing of the childminder, she does not always directly supervise them at these times to monitor their safety. The childminder does not keep accurate records of the hours children attend, which is a breach of requirement. The childminder works appropriately with parents and communicates with them regularly, to help her understand children's individual needs. The childminder takes some steps to develop her knowledge and skills.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

For example, she reads information to develop her knowledge of how to support children's learning, such as understanding why children play in a particular way. The childminder shows that she is able to evaluate some aspects of her practice well, such as the quality of the activities she provides. However, she does not identify or address all areas of weakness, in particular breaches of requirement.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts with children well. She has a good knowledge of how children learn and about their achievements and progress. This helps her to accurately identify and plan for their next steps in learning. The childminder adapts her teaching effectively to support children of different ages, which helps support each child as an individual. For example, she divides her time equally between children to give each child focused attention and support. The childminder communicates effectively with children, such as teaching younger children the names of things to help them learn new vocabulary. The childminder develops older children's understanding of mathematics through play and activities. For example, she encouraged children to recognise 'big' and 'small' while looking at insects with a magnifying glass.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Weaknesses in safeguarding compromise children's safety and well-being. However, the childminder understands how to support children's personal needs well, including providing a consistent and sensitive approach to children's toilet training. The childminder manages children's behaviour well. She teaches children about being kind to each other, such as sharing and taking turns. This helps children develop a positive attitude to each other and supports their developing social skills well. Children receive regular praise and encouragement from the childminder, which helps to develop their self-esteem and confidence well. The childminder supports children's good awareness of healthy lifestyles, such as providing fruit to eat and explaining why this is good for them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the skills they need for the next stage in their learning and for their future move to school. Older children develop their concentration well, such as listening to stories. Children of all ages have good opportunities to develop their physical skills. For example, they learn to use a range of challenging play equipment outdoors, and develop coordination as they spoon toppings onto pizzas. Children develop independence and learn to do things for themselves, such as cutting up their fruit for snack time. They play imaginatively, such as recreating real and imagined experiences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY492702 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 1025243 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 4 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in South Norwood in London. The childminder is open from 8am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, 50 weeks a year. She also offers overnight care.

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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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