Childminder in Croydon

Inspection date 19 February 2019 Previous inspection date 16 April 2018

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Met Effectiveness of leadership and management Inadequate 4 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Inadequate 4 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4 Outcomes for children Inadequate 4

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This provision is inadequate

n The childminder does not have enough understanding of her role and responsibilities to keep children safe and to ensure the requirements of the early years foundation stage (EYFS) are always met. She has not notified Ofsted of events which may affect the suitability of those living or working on the premises. n The childminder does not follow her own safeguarding policy and procedures to keep children safe from the use of mobile phones and cameras on the premises. n The childminder does not ensure that those working on the premises are suitable to do so and that roles and responsibilities are clearly defined. Parents do not always know who is caring for their children. Additionally, parents are not asked to give permission for their children to be left in the care of assistants. n The childminder does not maintain accurate records about the children she cares for on the premises and their daily hours of attendance.

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This provision is inadequate

n The childminder does not identify potential risks to children's safety. She leaves children unsupervised with hazards, such as access to the internet, large scissors and overloaded extension leads. n The childminder does not provide an environment that is conducive to children's positive learning and well-being. She does not manage children's behaviour in a positive and consistent manner. n The childminder does not ensure that food hygiene practices are always maintained and that those who prepare food for children are competent to do so. n The childminder does not obtain, and share, sufficient information with parents and other professionals to be able to meet children's individual development needs. n The childminder does not plan opportunities and experiences for children that engage them in learning and challenge them sufficiently. She does not prepare them for the next stage in their development, particularly in relation to communication and

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It has the following strengths

n There is a wide range of resources available for different ages of children.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

The provision is inadequate and Ofsted intends to take enforcement action: We will issue a Welfare Requirements Notice requiring the provider to: Due date ensure that the policy and procedures for the use of mobile phones and cameras are adhered to at all times by visitors and other people living or working on the premises 15/03/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

provide Ofsted with the information required to carry out suitability checks on all those living or working on the premises 15/03/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure all those caring for children are clear of their roles and responsibilities and have the knowledge, understanding and skills to provide children with quality care and learning opportunities 15/03/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

demonstrate that parents know who is looking after their children and that permission is obtained for their children to be left in the sole care of assistants, even for short periods of time 15/03/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure hygiene practices for the preparation of food are always maintained and that those who prepare food for children are competent to do so 15/03/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure children's behaviour is managed positively and consistently to enable children to feel secure and supported to improve behaviour, cooperation and understanding of why some behaviour is not appropriate 15/03/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

organise the premises and equipment, considering the needs of all children, in a way that promotes children's learning and positive well- being 15/03/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure that all hazards to children are identified and take action to remove or reduce the risk of harm, including unsecured and unsupervised access to the internet and mobile phones 15/03/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

make sure that sufficient information is obtained from, and shared with, parents and other professionals to ensure all children's needs are met 15/03/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure that records are kept for all children cared for, as required, including the full name, date of birth, name and address of every child's parent(s), which parent(s) the child usually lives with and their emergency contact details 15/03/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure that records of children's daily hours of attendance are completed consistently and accurately 15/03/2019 improve knowledge and understanding of the role and responsibilities to meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and keep children safe, particularly in relation to what must be notified to Ofsted. 15/03/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register the provider must: Due date plan and provide appropriately challenging experiences and opportunities for children, informed by observations, assessments and information obtained from parents and other professionals 10/04/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

develop understanding of how to support children's communication and language development through their own play and adult-led activities. 10/04/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed activities indoors. n The inspector spoke to children, the childminder and other adults working at the setting. She held a meeting with the childminder. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector looked at children's records, evidence of training and a range of other documents, including policies and procedures. n The inspector took account of parents' views via questionnaires the childminder had asked parents to complete.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is ineffective. The childminder does not follow the setting's safeguarding procedures. She allows visitors and those living on the premises to use their mobile phones in the presence of minded children. The childminder works with an assistant and another childminder on the premises. However, she has not given Ofsted the information needed to carry out suitability checks, as required, nor checked their suitability to work with children. The childminder has not informed all parents of who is caring for their children or sought their permission for their children to be left with an assistant. In addition to this, the childminder failed to notify Ofsted of significant events which may affect the suitability of those living or working on the premises. Enforcement action was previously taken in relation to recording children's daily hours of attendance, managing behaviour, risk assessment and improving the environment in which children are cared

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

for, which the childminder took appropriate action to meet. However, she has failed to sustain these improvements over time. Additionally, during the inspection, the childminder played loud music continuously and a television was on throughout the morning. This, along with the constant visitors and telephone calls that the childminder received, added to the chaotic environment and has a negative impact on the childminder's ability to meet children's care and learning needs. The childminder does not have enough understanding of the requirements of the EYFS to identify what she is doing well and what needs to improve. This means that the childminder cannot support her assistants to understand their roles and responsibilities and develop their practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The childminder does not support the development of children's communication and language skills. She does not really listen to them, follow up on what children say and extend their learning through their play. For example, when an older child says that the slime looks like honey, the childminder asks what texture it is but does not pursue this when children do not respond. Activities provided for older children do not give them enough challenge. The childminder does not obtain sufficient information from parents of pre-school children and other professionals working with them in order to be able to provide for the next steps in their learning. For example, she has not carried out accurate assessments of children and obtained information from other professionals for children who also attend nursery. This has led to a lack of understanding of what those children can do. Older children enjoy activities such as games and arts and crafts.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

However, pre-school children are not always engaged in any activities and wander between rooms with little adult supervision. Older children can choose what to play with from the wide range of resources available. However, resources are not easily accessible to younger children, and the childminder does not provide enough space for children to play. She does not organise activities in a way that allows all children to take part if they choose.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The childminder does not know enough about children to meet their individual needs. For example, she does not remember how to pronounce children's names. The childminder reports that children who speak English as an additional language do not speak much at the setting, but she does not know if they use their home language with their parents at home. The childminder reminds older children when there is unwanted behaviour, such as play fighting, but does not explain why the behaviour is inappropriate. She rewards other children to get them to do what they are asked. This inconsistent practice does not support children's understanding of what is expected and why. The childminder does not notice the achievements of pre-school children, such as when they tell her they have matched two shapes with the dominoes. She does not praise older children when they lead the activity to make slime or when they explain the

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

rules of the 'Guess Who' game they organise. This does not promote children's self- esteem. Children are encouraged to wash their hands before snacks and after using the toilet. However, the promotion of children's health and well-being is inconsistent. The childminder does not ensure that assistants maintain hygiene standards when they prepare food, such as by allowing the pet cat onto kitchen surfaces.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Children do not make as much progress from their starting points as they could. The childminder does not seek appropriate advice from other agencies when she has assessed delays in children's development, to help them catch up with their peers. This does not support children to be ready for their transition to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY540613 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10097313 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 15 Date of previous inspection 16 April 2018

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Thornton Heath, in the London Borough of Croydon. She offers care from 7.30am to 6.30pm during term time only.

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Registers

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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