Childminder EY269356

Inspection date 12 March 2019 Previous inspection date 19 February 2016

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 allows unvetted assistants to have unsupervised access to children. Additionally, she does not request permission from parents for their children to be left in the care of her assistants. This compromises children's safety. n The childminder does not ensure that her assistants fully understand the signs that could indicate that a child may be at risk of extremist acts, views, radicalisation or terrorism. This is a serious concern. n The childminder fails to meet the requirements for ratios. She does not keep accurate records of all children's attendance. For example, she is unable to identify unexplained absences which could highlight safeguarding concerns. n The childminder has poor procedures for fire safety. For example, fire exits are obstructed for parts of the day, and assistants and children do not know the fire evacuation procedures. This places children at risk of harm in the event of a fire. The

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This provision is inadequate

childminder does not take all the reasonable steps to minimise risks for children in the environment to ensure that they are always safe. n The childminder does not provide assistants with induction training or ongoing supervision to help them understand their roles and responsibilities. For example, assistants do not fully understand the safeguarding and fire safety procedures. n The childminder fails to obtain and hold the required information about children and families in her care. This is a serious risk to children's welfare. n The childminder does not complete ongoing assessments of children's skills to effectively plan activities and experiences that challenge their development. As a result, children do not make sufficient progress in their learning.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder and assistants talk to children about the importance of being healthy. For example, they provide children with nutritious meals, and assistants teach them to manage their personal hygiene. Children enjoy outdoor play and exercise each day.

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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 any person having unsupervised contact with children is suitable to work with children 03/04/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

obtain permission from parents and/or carers to leave children with an assistant, including for very short periods of time 03/04/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

improve assistants' knowledge of safeguarding procedures, including the 'Prevent' duty, to ensure they are able to identify and respond to possible signs of abuse 03/04/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

adhere to ratio requirements to ensure the safety of children 03/04/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

maintain an accurate record of all children's attendance, including their names and times of arrival and departure 03/04/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

take all reasonable steps to risk assess the premises and equipment to ensure that children are not exposed to risks and hazards 03/04/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure that fire detection equipment is in place, that there are no obstructions to fire exits and there are secure procedures for emergency evacuation 03/04/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

provide assistants with induction training to help them understand their roles and responsibilities 03/04/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

put appropriate arrangements in place for the supervision of assistants to provide support, coaching, training and to discuss sensitive issues 03/04/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

record information for each child in their care: full name; date of birth; name and address of every parent; and emergency contact details for parents. 03/04/2019

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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 complete ongoing observations and assessments of children's skills to effectively monitor their progress and achievements 03/04/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

plan activities and experiences that challenge children's learning and development in preparation for school. 03/04/2019 Inspection activities n This inspection was carried out following a risk assessment for concerns received. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors. She assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector discussed the educational programmes for children with the childminder and observed activities. n The inspector held meetings with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the suitability checks, training and qualifications held by the childminder and assistants. n The inspector spoke to a small selection of parents during the inspection. She also took account of their views through written feedback.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is ineffective. The childminder fails to complete suitability checks for her assistants and fails to meet ratio requirements. She cares for more children than is allowed for her registration and allows unvetted assistants to have unsupervised access to children. Additionally, the childminder does not obtain permission from parents for their children to be left in the care of these assistants. This poses serious risks to children. The childminder and her assistants can explain some of the signs of abuse and know the referral steps to make for concerns. However, they do not understand the signs that may indicate a child and their family are at risk of being exposed to extreme views and ideas. This compromises children's safety. The childminder does not provide assistants with appropriate induction, support and training. As a result, assistants have a poor understanding of their roles and responsibilities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The childminder does not regularly assess or plan for children's progress. She does not securely identify their stages of development or their next steps in learning. Although she carries out some observations, they are very infrequent. Some children do not have any observation or assessment of their learning throughout their placement with the childminder. The childminder provides some opportunities for children to role play. For example, children explore together the 'home corner' in the summerhouse outside and enjoy pretending to cook. However, teaching is weak. The childminder and her assistants do not attend professional development opportunities to continuously enhance their teaching skills and experiences for children.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The childminder and her assistants do not effectively risk assess the environment and at times, children reach for items that can hurt them. The childminder does not ensure that children are safe. For example, assistants and children do not practise fire evacuation and the childminder does not have the necessary fire safety equipment in place. At times during the day, fire exits are blocked with pushchairs. Children build bonds with the childminder and with assistants. They are generally happy and behave well. The childminder does not keep required information about all children and families in her care. She also fails to keep accurate records of children's attendance. Children's welfare is not adequately protected.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Children do not benefit from close assessments of their skills, in order to identify gaps in their learning. There is an ongoing exchange of information between the childminder and parents. This is mainly focused on children's interests and life at home. For example, children enjoy celebrating important dates together. Children play indoors and outside; they choose a book from the shelf and take it outside to read. Children show secure concentration during stories. The childminder and assistants have a poor knowledge of children's skills and do not challenge them enough to ensure their good progress in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY269356 Local authority Westminster Inspection number 10099710 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 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 19 February 2016

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The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Westminster. She operates from Monday to Friday all year round, except for bank holidays and for family holidays. Sessions are from 8am to 6pm. The childminder works with assistants.

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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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