Childminder in Havering

Inspection date 4 July 2019 Previous inspection date 14 August 2015

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Met Effectiveness of leadership and management Inadequate 4 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is inadequate

n The childminder does not have a secure understanding of the requirements of the early years foundation stage. Aspects of her practice do not meet the requirements of the Childcare Register. n The childminder's understanding of safeguarding reporting procedures is weak. She lacks understanding of procedures to follow if there are safeguarding concerns about a child in her care or if an allegation has been made. This compromises children's safety and welfare. n The childminder does not maintain the environment well enough to promote children's health. She does not ensure that areas of her home and the equipment used by children are clean. n The childminder does not implement effective professional development practices to ensure that she meets all legal requirements, such as for data protection. n The childminder does not reflect appropriately on her practice to identify areas for development and improvement.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder supports children's language and communication development well. She gently introduces new vocabulary to children as they play and as they take part in daily routines. n The childminder plans interesting activities for children, following their interests, to support their good progress.

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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 gain a secure knowledge of the action to take when there are safeguarding concerns about a child and in the event of an allegation being made against adults living in the household, in line with the guidance and procedures of the Local Safeguarding Children Board 31/07/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

implement robust and effective risk assessments to ensure any potential hazards to children are identified and removed to continuously maintain children's health and safety 31/07/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

undertake appropriate training and professional development to ensure safeguarding knowledge is up to date and to implement all legislation that relates to the care of children, such as requirements under the Data Protection Act. 31/07/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n improve self-evaluation processes to identify and address areas for improvement.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning and development. n The inspector discussed children's learning and development with the childminder. n The inspector spoke with the childminder about her knowledge of safeguarding and child development matters. n The inspector reviewed the areas of the childminder's home. n The inspector reviewed documentation including children's development records and evidence of the childminder's suitability.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective. The childminder does not know the procedure to follow to make a safeguarding referral to the relevant authorities. For example, she is unclear about what to do in the event of an allegation made against her or if she has concerns about a child's welfare. This means she would not be able to take prompt action to keep children safe. The childminder can, however, recognise the signs and symptoms when a child is at risk of harm. She has completed some training to update her knowledge of the 'Prevent' duty so that she can identify the signs of extreme views or behaviours. The childminder does not evaluate her setting suitably. She does not provide a clean environment for children to play and take part in routines. For example, the floor where children play, and skirting boards and walls in the hallway, are visibly dirty. Children have access to dirty laundry in the bathroom and the doors, tiles

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

and floor in this room are not clean. This has an impact on children's safety and health. The childminder does not reflect on her own knowledge and understanding of the requirements of the early years foundation stage. For example, she does not fully understand her legal responsibilities for data protection. She does, however, understand how to keep children's information safe, such as photographs and records.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children in her care well. She carefully makes plans for how to support children in the next steps in their learning and shares her observations with parents. This helps children to continue their learning at home. For example, the childminder plans a range of activities for children to explore shapes and colours and gives up-to-date, precise information to parents. The childminder provides books that engage and interest children. Children enjoy pointing at and naming items and characters as they share books with the childminder. This helps to encourage their early interest in literacy.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The weaknesses in the childminder's understanding of safeguarding compromise children's safety. She does not provide a suitable environment to promote children's good health. Despite these weaknesses, children feel comfortable with the childminder and are relaxed as they learn and take part in activities. The childminder provides opportunities for children to run around and play on large equipment in the fresh air, such as in local parks. This helps children to develop physically as they learn new skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are beginning to learn about sharing and taking turns with good support from the childminder. They play alongside other children such as during visits to local groups to help develop their blossoming social skills. Children are beginning to show an interest in drawing and counting as they develop curiosity and interest in the available resources.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY452577 Local authority Havering Inspection number 10104637 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 2 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 14 August 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Romford in the London Borough of Havering. The childminder provides flexible childcare during term times 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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