Childminder in Havering

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 February 2018 5 March 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 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 puts children's welfare at significant risk because there are weaknesses in her safeguarding and child protection knowledge. As a result, the childminder does not follow procedures for reporting and sharing any concerns about children's safety and welfare with the local statutory children's agencies consistently.  The childminder is not clear about all of her key responsibilities. She does not keep her knowledge and skills up to date adequately. She does not have a secure knowledge of the wider safeguarding issues, including the 'Prevent' duty guidance.  The childminder does not reflect carefully on all aspects of the provision. For example, she is unable to identify weaknesses in her knowledge and understanding of effective safeguarding practice to protect children.

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It has the following strengths

 The environment is bright and stimulating. The childminder is a good teacher. Children are motivated to play and learn. They make good progress in their development.  The childminder is friendly and she gets to know children well. She sensitively adheres to their routines and personal care needs and helps them to feel comfortable attending.

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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

 implement procedures in line with the guidance of the Local Safeguarding Children Board, to ensure prompt referrals are made if any safeguarding concerns arise about a child or in the event of an allegation being made 16/03/2018

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Due Date

 demonstrate knowledge of current safeguarding legislation, including the 'Prevent duty guidance’. 16/03/2018

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed teaching practice and conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding and held discussions with the childminder.  The inspector looked at the documents, records, policies and procedures available.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector sought the views of parents from the written evidence provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective. The childminder's knowledge in this area is poor. She does not know how to identify all indicators of potential child abuse or neglect. She does not understand the potential threat of children being exposed to extreme ideas about right and wrong or how to manage an allegation made against her or anyone she works with. The childminder has a limited understanding about how to follow safeguarding procedures and when to liaise with the relevant professionals to protect children. The childminder does not keep her knowledge up to date. This means she has a poor understanding of her responsibility to protect children from harm. This jeopardises their safety. However, the childminder is qualified and she accesses some mandatory training, such as first aid. She has a basic understanding of her role in supervising the work of her assistant.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a clear overview of children's progress and she has good expectations of their learning. She observes children and uses the information to assess their abilities. The childminder provides activities that help to promote their interests and the next key steps in their development. For example, children enjoy building using construction bricks, playing with role-play resources and drawing using crayons. The childminder models how to use resources, talks to them about what they are doing and adds explanations to their play. This helps to expand their creativity and imaginative skills. The childminder shares a two-way flow of information about children's learning with parents and other providers, which helps to promote some continuity.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The weaknesses in the leadership and management of the provision compromise children's safety and welfare. However, the childminder promotes children's physical skills and health appropriately. For example, she ensures children adopt good hygiene routines and encourages their independence in getting themselves dressed, regular handwashing and using the toilet. She provides children with nutritious meals and snacks. The childminder encourages children to get involved in cooking and uses the opportunity to talk to them about eating healthily. Children really enjoy making bread to have with their soup for lunch. The childminder fosters positive behaviours in the setting. She helps children play well with others, and they learn how to be respectful and polite. Children learn about their differences.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning and development. Children are confident. They make choices about what they want to do and what they want or need, with minimal support. Children talk about what they are doing and clearly communicate their thoughts and ideas. Children are developing skills in literacy and mathematics in preparation for school. For example, they enjoy sharing stories with the childminder and they are beginning to recognise and sound out letters of the alphabet. Children enjoy completing puzzles and playing games that help them to identify different shapes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY308030 Local authority Havering Inspection number 1092344 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 5 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Hornchurch in Essex. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 2. She works with an assistant on an ad-hoc basis as needed. The childminder is in receipt of funding to provide free early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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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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