Childminder, Out-of school day care in Croydon

Inspection date 30 April 2019 Previous inspection date 4 January 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 Not Applicable

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This provision is inadequate

n The childminder does not meet the Early Years Register and the Childcare Register requirements and this has a significant impact on children's well-being and safety. She has failed to notify Ofsted about her assistant to ensure that all suitability checks are completed as required. n The childminder and her assistant are not able to protect children from harm. They do not have enough knowledge and understanding about safeguarding. For example, they do not know what an allegation is and the correct procedures to follow to ensure concerns are reported without any delay. n The childminder has failed to ensure, for over a year, that there is at least one person with a current paediatric first-aid qualification on the premises at all times when children are present. n The childminder is unable to provide a safe environment for children. She does not ensure she has sufficient space for the number of children she cares for. Also, she does

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This provision is inadequate

not identify all risk and hazards in her provision that could have an impact on children's safety and well-being. For example, she has no procedures in place to ensure children are safe around visitors who stay at her home during childminding hours. n The childminder does not maintain an accurate attendance register or record and keep the required information for children. n The snacks and meals the children receive are not always nutritious and balanced. They do not have enough fruits and vegetables to promote healthy lifestyles.

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It has the following strengths

n Children enjoy playing games outdoors which help contribute to their daily exercise. n The childminder and her assistant develop good relationships with the children and parents.

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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 maintain a secure understanding of safeguarding procedures and keep up to date with current safeguarding issues in order to identify and respond to concerns about children in a timely manner, including what to do in the event an allegation is made 03/06/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure assistants have an up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding matters to enable them to identify all signs of possible abuse and neglect at the earliest opportunity, and to respond in a timely and appropriate way to protect children from harm 03/06/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure all suitability checks are completed and Ofsted is notified about people working with children 03/06/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure that there is at least one person on the premises and on outings at all times when children are present who holds a current paediatric first-aid qualification 03/06/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure suitable space is available for the number of children cared for 03/06/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

put effective risk assessment procedures in place, including for visitors, to ensure children are safe and to identify and eliminate all potential safety hazards to children 03/06/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure a daily record of attendance is kept 03/06/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

maintain a record of the required information about the children cared for 03/06/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure children receive healthy, nutritious and balanced snacks. 03/06/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspection was carried out as part of the risk assessment process. n The inspector observed the practice of the childminder and her assistant and assessed the impact this has on children's learning and development. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and her assistant and sampled other documentation, including policies and procedures to safeguard children's welfare. n The inspector spoke to children, the childminder and her assistant at appropriate times during the inspection and considered feedback from parents. Inspector Anja Eribake

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is ineffective. The childminder has a poor understanding of her role and responsibility to safeguard children, including meeting and implementing the early years requirements. She has not informed Ofsted of her assistants, so required checks can be completed to ensure their suitability to work with children. The childminder has a limited knowledge of safeguarding matters, for example identifying when a child is at risk or what to do if there is an allegation made against her or her assistant. The childminder holds informal meetings with her assistant to talk about the provision and share information regarding the childcare. However, she is unable to identify weaknesses in the practice. For example, the childminder fails to keep an accurate attendance register and she does not record the required information for all children in her care. She does not ensure that the space available is suitable for the number of children in her care. During

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

the inspection, children sat at tables without having enough space to move around. This also poses a risk to children as they are prone to trip and get hurt.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The childminder does not plan activities and resources for children to help them engage in play and learning. There are limited resources available for children to choose from. The childminder hands out some workbooks and says to the children that they should choose something they know. The childminder and her assistant fail to provide clear instructions to all the children as to what they need to do and how. Activities and tasks are not age-appropriate and do not take the interests of the children into consideration. This results in children being disengaged. When children read from the books, the childminder listens. However, the television in the background distracts the children from staying on task.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The childminder does not ensure that she or people working with the children have a valid paediatric first-aid certificate. This means that the welfare of the children is at risk should there be an accident. Additionally, the childminder does not ensure that the environment used for childminding is safe and secure. Children have access to cleaning products, and visitors who are at the home during childminding hours are unsupervised and in areas where children are in. The bathroom children use is not risk assessed and compromises children's safety. There are razors in reach of children. Children are sufficiently supervised during outdoor play. They enjoy playing games outside, including 'It' where children have to avoid being 'tapped' by another child. This helps them to keep active. However, there are very limited resources or activities available for the children who are not participating in the games. This does not help to promote equality. The

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

childminder does not provide balanced and nutritious snacks and meals. Children talk about having hot dogs, burgers, pasta and chips but no fruits or vegetables. During the inspection, children had rice with chicken. Those who did not like that meal had chocolate cereal instead.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY438268 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10062389 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 4 January 2016

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The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in New Addington, Croydon. The childminder cares for children between 7am and 6pm each weekday before and after school, during term time only.

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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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