Childminder in Greenwich

Inspection date 30 July 2019 Previous inspection date 15 June 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 has a poor understanding of the action to take in the event of an allegation being made. She does not understand her responsibility to liaise with outside agencies and inform Ofsted of such matters. These weaknesses have a significant impact on children's welfare. n During the inspection, the childminder is unable to explain clearly her policies and procedures in relation to safeguarding. Although she has completed some training relating to this, it is not fully effective. n The childminder does not ensure that documents are easily accessible and available for people who have a professional need to see them. She was unable to provide evidence of adequate insurance for the vehicle she uses occasionally to transport children. n Children do not have consistent opportunities to engage in moderate exercise as they play. This does not fully support their physical well-being. n Although the childminder provides some opportunities for children to learn about

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This provision is inadequate

important people in their lives, she does not consistently help children to strengthen their understanding of other cultures and communities. n The childminder has not made sufficient progress towards the recommendations raised at the last inspection. Children do not have opportunities to build on all aspects of the basic skills that help to prepare them for future learning.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder builds warm relationships with children and shows affection to those in her care. She supports children's emotional well-being effectively. n Children show that they enjoy and engage with the activities provided. They use accessible resources and make choices about what to do. n The childminder demonstrates positive interactions with children. They respond well to the praise and encouragement she gives for them to participate in activities.

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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 about child protection procedures, including how to recognise and respond to an allegation, and when to make notifications to Ofsted 30/08/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure that information and records are easily accessible and available, with particular regard to vehicles used to transport children 30/08/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

increase the range of opportunities available for children to develop an understanding of other cultures and communities. 13/09/2019

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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 extend the provision for physical development to include more opportunities for active play n strengthen self-evaluation and monitoring so that areas for development are prioritised and addressed.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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 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 considered written testimonials from parents as part of the inspection visit. n The inspector looked at the areas of the childminder's home used by children, both inside and outdoors.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is not effective. The childminder does not have a secure understanding of safeguarding procedures. She does not understand how to correctly respond if an allegation is made. She does not have a secure understanding of the significant events that must be notified to Ofsted. The childminder completes some research to improve her knowledge and skills. However, her training on safeguarding has not been effective. The childminder fails to ensure that required documents are available and accessible. On the day of inspection, she was unable to provide documentation for the motor vehicle used to transport children. These weaknesses do not assure children's welfare. The childminder does not monitor her service well enough to ensure previously identified areas for development are fully addressed. This hinders her ability to maintain required standards.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

There are inconsistencies in the quality of teaching. Children have fewer opportunities to participate in suitably challenging activities that support their physical development. Although the childminder speaks with children often about their family members, she does not provide a wide range of activities that support their understanding of other cultures and communities. The childminder shares her assessments of children's learning with parents. She uses children's interests to provide activities that they enjoy. The childminder demonstrates a flexible approach to her teaching and is aware of what may have an impact on children's ability to participate in planned activities. She provides extra support to children who need additional reassurance in the presence of unfamiliar adults. This helps to successfully engage these children in learning. The childminder encourages less-confident children to identify and name pretend vegetables. She uses

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

mathematical language as she models how to cut pretend fruit in 'half'.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The significant weaknesses in the childminder's understanding of safeguarding children put children at risk. Despite these, the childminder provides effective support for children's emotional well-being. Children show that they feel secure in her care. The childminder supports children to become more independent. For example, she encourages children to put on their shoes before going outdoors. Children demonstrate that they know where to place them when back inside. The childminder offers warm reassurance to children and interacts with them effectively. She gives plenty of hugs and cuddles when children feel insecure in the presence of unfamiliar adults. Children behave well and show that they understand what is expected of them. The childminder shares information with parents to help meet children's individual care needs.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Some aspects of children's learning are not supported well enough. Children have fewer opportunities to practise their physical skills or learn more about others. Children show that they enjoy taking responsibility and completing tasks as they water plants outdoors. They develop mathematical awareness as they play. Children learn how to make healthy food choices and care for living things. They build on their interest in books during library visits. Children learn some of the basic skills that they need for their next stage of learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY467968 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 10075551 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 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 15 June 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Woolwich, in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. She operates her provision Monday to Friday from 7am to 6.30pm, all year round. The childminder holds a qualification at level 3.

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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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