Childminder in Greenwich

Inspection date 19 July 2019 Previous inspection date 15 January 2016

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of 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

n The childminder does not monitor or evaluate the quality of the provision effectively. She has not ensured that weaknesses identified at her last inspection have been fully addressed. For example, she has not considered how to help children learn more about other cultures and communities. n The childminder does not have a secure understanding of how to respond if an allegation is made against her. n Risk assessments undertaken by the childminder are not effective. In addition, she does not take action to address potential hazards when they are identified. n The childminder does not plan challenging opportunities for children to build on what they know and can do, using their interests. Children do not make the progress of which they are capable. n At times, the childminder does not provide sufficient explanations to children about the impact of their actions on others. This hinders their ability to develop more positive

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This provision is inadequate

social skills. n The childminder does not help parents to fully understand how they can support their child's learning at home.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder builds warm relationships with children, who demonstrate that they feel happy and secure in her care. n Children make choices about what to do and show that they enjoy using the accessible resources.

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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 improve knowledge and understanding of what to do in the event of an allegation being made against her or members of her household 16/08/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

improve understanding of how to identify and manage potential risks to ensure children's safety 16/08/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

use observations of what children know and can do to plan activities that take account of their needs and interests 16/08/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

provide opportunities for children to value their backgrounds, and learn about other cultures and communities. 16/08/2019

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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 strengthen the support given to children to recognise the impact of their behaviour on others n enhance communication with parents so that they better understand how to support children's learning at home.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed activities and the interactions between children and the childminder, and assessed the impact of these on children's learning and development. n The inspector reviewed documents including children's records, evidence of the childminder's professional development, and policies. n The inspector jointly observed and discussed a children's activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at the areas of the childminder's home used by children. n The inspector sought the views of parents during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is not effective. The childminder does not demonstrate that she knows how to respond if an allegation is made against her. She does not identify potential hazards in her home effectively and fails to take action when made aware of possible risks to children's welfare. For example, she does not remove cleaning materials that children can reach when alerted by the inspector. The childminder does not monitor her service well enough to ensure that children participate in activities that consistently challenge and engage them. Although the childminder has completed training to improve the quality of her planning, she has not implemented this in practice fully. Although the childminder shares some information with parents, this does not support them to engage in their child's learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder uses her observations of children's learning to identify potential gaps in their development and shares any concerns with parents. However, she does not consistently consider children's interests and what they already know, and does not plan effectively to extend their learning. The childminder uses songs, rhymes and shared stories to support children's communication and language development. She supports children to develop an emerging understanding of technology. Toddlers demonstrate this as they press buttons to hear sounds. The childminder has some resources in the nursery that reflect the ethnicity of the children attending. However, she does not routinely plan activities that support children to value their backgrounds, and to learn about other cultures and communities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The childminder's failure to identify and respond appropriately to potential risks compromises children's safety and welfare. Despite this, she meets some individual care needs of children. She has flexible sleep and rest routines that meet children's needs. The childminder works collaboratively with school staff, for instance to help children write their names independently. She shares information about healthy diets with parents. For example, she discusses how to reduce the amount of milk that children drink as they get older. The childminder encourages children to share resources. However, she does not give clear and consistent explanations of what she expects of them, and why. The childminder develops warm relationships with children, who seek her out for comfort and reassurance. Children quickly settle into her routines.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Older children enjoy using their imaginations as they play in the pretend kitchen. They develop an understanding of how things work and begin to recognise colours as they explore electronic toys. Toddlers babble along to music, bang bricks together and move their bodies rhythmically. They show an understanding of their friends' achievements as they clap their hands. Children develop some of the basic skills they need as they move on to their next stages of learning, but do not make the good progress that they are capable of. For example, they do not learn about others or participate in challenging activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY431496 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 10074863 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 - 4 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 15 January 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Woolwich, in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. She operates Monday to Friday between 8am and 6.30pm. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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