Childminder in Merton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 June 2018 23 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 has not informed Ofsted in a suitable timeframe as required about changes to people aged over 16 living in her household. This is also a breach of the Childcare Register requirements.  The childminder lacks knowledge of some aspects of safeguarding, with particular regard to her understanding of disqualification  The childminder does not ensure all measures are taken to promote children's good physical health. This is particularly with regard to hygienic nappy changing procedures and encouraging basic hygiene practices with children.  The childminder does not fully encourage children's self-help skills so that they learn to do more for themselves.  The childminder does not use self-evaluation well enough to help her identify any breaches in requirements and make improvements to benefit outcomes for children.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder has developed a positive rapport with the children. They are settled and contented. Children behave well.  The childminder assesses and monitors children's development. She plans activities that help to build on children's curiosity and interests. Children make some progress in their development.

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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 and understanding of changes that must be notified to Ofsted, with particular regard to changes to people who live on the premises 18/06/2018

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Due Date

 improve safeguarding knowledge with regard to disqualification and the matters which may make the registered person disqualified 18/06/2018

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Due Date

 ensure all equipment is kept consistently clean and hygienic to promote children's health and safety 18/06/2018

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Due Date

 ensure appropriate steps are implemented to help support children to keep themselves safe, healthy and promote their physical development. 18/06/2018

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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

 encourage children consistently to manage more age-appropriate tasks for themselves, in order to develop their independence  evaluate practice more effectively, to identify and address areas for improvement and benefit outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and discussed the benefits to children.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children during the inspection.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's records and the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector took into account the written feedback from parents.  The inspector had a tour of the areas of the childminder's home, discussed safety and other adults living in the household.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is not effective. The childminder does not have sufficient knowledge of her responsibilities to keep children safe. For example, she has not informed Ofsted about all adults living in the household in the required timescales. However, this person was not living with the childminder on a full-time basis. The childminder has now taken action to provide Ofsted with the required details for completion of the required suitability checks. The childminder is aware of the signs that could indicate that a child is at risk of harm and the reporting procedures to follow if she has any immediate concerns about a child’s welfare. However, she is not aware of what matters could make her disqualified from working with children. The childminder does not ensure that the equipment she uses to change children's nappies is constantly clean. She does not consistently reduce the risk of cross-infection or ensure children’s health is well supported. Although the childminder

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

regularly reviews her service and evaluates her practice, this is not effective enough to help her identify areas for improvement. Parents comment that they are happy with the level of support for their children, who enjoy coming to the childminder.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

Although the childminder assesses and monitors children's developmental progress, she does not ensure that all areas of learning are effectively considered. The childminder does not support children's physical development as well as possible. For example, she does not teach children the importance of basic hygiene to promote their health and self-care skills. The childminder plans activities that help to build on children's curiosity and interests and that challenge their learning. For example, they play with large jars, stacking them and organising them on the floor and then transferring them to the shelf. The childminder provides interesting opportunities to support children's attention skills. For instance, children listen to stories well and talk about the pictures. The childminder sings number songs and counts with children and uses mathematical language such as 'tall' and 'more'. Children make some progress in their development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The breaches in requirements of the early years foundation stage compromise children's safety and welfare. Although the childminder supports children with potty training, she does not encourage them to attempt personal tasks for themselves, such as dressing and undressing independently. The childminder does not consistently encourage children to follow effective hygiene practices and develop healthy habits. However, she provides opportunities for children to be active and supports their emotional well-being. For instance, children know they can approach her for comfort if they are upset. The childminder provides a happy, welcoming environment for children. She interacts positively with them and promotes their confidence and self-esteem well.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Although children make some progress in their learning and development, the weaknesses in the quality of teaching mean that they do not consistently achieve to their full potential. However, they are confident and motivated to learn. For example, young children are keen to investigate and develop their imagination. They learn to make marks and carry out simple instructions. Children are respectful and value each other.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY423171 Local authority Merton Inspection number 1137005 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 September 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Wimbledon, in the London Borough of Merton. The childminder operates her service Monday to Friday from 8am until 6pm all year round, with the exception of public bank holidays.

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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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