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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Fakunmoju, Christianah Oluronke

Inspected 31 Jul 2019 · published 20 Aug 2019 · URN 107185

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Summary

Requires improvement

Jane Morgan

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  • Inspection date verified

    31 Jul 2019

  • Inspectors verified

    Jane Morgan

  • Early years verified

    Met

  • Leadership and management verified

    Requires improvement

  • Outcomes verified

    Requires improvement

  • Overall effectivenesssingle source

    Requires improvement

  • Personal development, behaviour and welfare verified

    Requires improvement

  • Previous overall verified

    Met

  • Teaching, learning and assessment verified

    Requires improvement

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder report

  • URN verified

    107185

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  • OverallRequires improvement
  • Early yearsMet
  • Leadership and managementRequires improvement
  • OutcomesRequires improvement
  • Personal development, behaviour and welfareRequires improvement
  • Teaching, learning and assessmentRequires improvement

6% of comparable inspections in the last three years were graded Requires improvement (17,905 inspections).

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−31Criticalmore positive than 9% of reports of this type graded Requires improvement
OutstandingGoodMetRINot metInadequate

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Praiseenjoywarmhappyeffectivestrengthsenjoymentpositiveconsistent
Criticismrequires improvementnot good enoughweaknessesnot robustnot consistentlyconcernsnot alwaysnot make good progress

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FindingsWhat needs to improveAbout the inspection positive critical
  • Findings38w−75
  • What needs to improve842w−18

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Words of findings
863
about usual (typical 743)
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Flesch 49, typical 47
Average sentence
14 words
Next steps
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typical 8
Hedged sentences
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Findings 3%What needs to improve 67%About the inspection 30%

Full report text

Inspection date 31 July 2019 Previous inspection date 20 January 2015

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Effectiveness of leadership and management Requires improvement

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement

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Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This is a provision that requires improvement

n The childminder does not have a robust understanding of wider safeguarding issues, particularly the 'Prevent' duty. Additionally, the childminder does not fully promote British values. n The childminder does not gather in-depth information from parents when children first attend to help identify their starting points. She does not precisely assess and monitor children's progress to help her identify any gaps in their learning. n Teaching does not consistently provide enough challenge to help extend children's learning to a higher level. n Links with other professionals are not good enough. For example, the childminder does not share information with other settings when children move to nursery and school to promote a consistent approach in their learning and development. n Children are not taught the importance of a healthy diet to help further their understanding of a healthy lifestyle.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder has built warm relationships with children. They settle quickly when they first arrive. n Parents speak highly of the childminder, and are happy with the care of their children.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage the provider must: Due date improve some aspects of safeguarding knowledge, particularly the 'Prevent' duty. 30/08/2019

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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 systems to gather in-depth information from parents when children first start, to help identify starting points in their learning and accurately assess their progress over time n provide more challenging experiences and activities to help extend children's learning to a good level n make better links with teaching staff at other settings to help support children's move to nursery and school n provide a range of healthy snacks and drinks to further support children's understanding of eating healthily n explore other professional development opportunities to raise knowledge and skills to a higher level, in particular to help promote fundamental British values.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views. n The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector observed teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector jointly evaluated the quality of teaching and experiences on offer with the childminder. n The inspector toured all areas of the premises used for the purpose of childminding.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has suitable understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse and the local procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare. However, her understanding of other wider aspects of safeguarding, such as the 'Prevent' duty, are not as robust. The childminder assesses risk in her home and prior to outings to help her identify potential hazards to children. She helps children learn how to keep themselves safe, such as in the event of a fire. Even though the childminder has undergone training, she has not yet improved her knowledge of how to promote and embed British values. The childminder reflects on her practice with support from the Southwark early years team. This helps her to identify some strengths and where she can improve.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The quality of teaching is variable. The childminder provides a range of activities and resources. However, many are not age-appropriate and consequently do not challenge and extend children's learning to a higher level, and some resources are not easily accessible. This limits children's independence, enjoyment and play choices. Occasionally, the childminder promotes children's learning. For example, she supports early speaking skills well, such as when children snuggle up to her as they look at a book. Children eagerly point out and name different animals, such as 'flamingo' and 'octopus'. The childminder provides some opportunities to promote early mathematics. For example, she helps children count as they keenly build a tower from construction pieces. The childminder completes a short summary of all children's development when they are two. However, she does not always share this with parents and it does not

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

clearly show where a child's progress is less than expected. Overall, the childminder promotes positive relationships with parents and daily conversations with parents keeps them informed.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder does not teach children the importance of eating healthily. For example, she offers sugary drinks and snacks. The childminder's limited knowledge of teaching British values restricts children's experiences and opportunities to help prepare them for the next stages in their learning and eventual move to school. The childminder promotes children's self-help skills well, for instance, children go to the toilet and wash their hands independently. Children mix with other children and have plenty of exercise, for example, they enjoy daily trips to local parks and the library. Children enjoy their time with the childminder. They blow bubbles with her and excitedly watch them pop.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Due to the weaknesses in teaching, learning and assessment, children do not make good progress. Despite this, children learn some key skills. For example, children enjoy looking at books. They develop social skills as they mix with other children at playgroups and engage in imaginary play. Children hold pencils firmly and form some letters of their name.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 107185 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 10112762 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 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 20 January 2015

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The childminder registered in 1992. She lives in Canada Waters, Southwark. The childminder offers care for children from Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 6pm, for most of the year.

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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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procedures set out in the guidance Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted, which is available from Ofsted's website: www.ofsted.gov.uk . If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk . achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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