Childminder in Greenwich

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

The quality of education Requires improvement Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement Personal development Inadequate Leadership and management Inadequate Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is inadequate

Children's welfare is compromised. Some children are left in the sole care of the childminder's assistant without their parents' consent, despite this being identified as a breach of requirements during the last visit. The childminder has not considered how to ensure the ongoing suitability of those who work with her, which puts children at risk. Children sometimes play in unsafe surroundings, where their safety is not adequately considered. The childminder and her assistant do not have access to children's personal information to ensure they can meet each child's needs.

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The provision is inadequate

Children develop their hand muscles as they build with interlocking bricks. This helps them to develop early writing skills. Children enjoy using their imaginations as they engage in pretend play in the home corner. They share their achievements with those who care for them. However, they do not often make choices about what to do from the available resources. Their learning is further hindered by weak teaching. For example, children become confused because the adults do not communicate the purpose of activities to them effectively. Despite this, children learn some of the basic skills that they need for their future learning. They use large play equipment and experience the natural environment during visits to the park, although these are less frequent in colder months. Children learn how to stay safe when away from the childminder's home and meet others during local outings. However, they do not have a broad range of opportunities to learn about other

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The provision is inadequate

cultures, traditions and communities or those of their friends.

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need to do better?

n Although the childminder has addressed concerns previously raised relating to fire safety, she fails to identify other risks. The childminder does not recognise potential hazards in her garden such as an unstable fence or the risk of toys falling onto children. This does not help to keep children safe. n Important information and records are not maintained. The childminder does not ensure that she has permission from all parents to leave their child in the sole care of her assistant. In addition, all personal records for children were not available on the day of inspection. This means that the childminder and her assistant lack the information needed to ensure children receive appropriate care, or to help them respond appropriately in an emergency. n The childminder lacks knowledge and understanding of suitable person requirements. She does not understand her responsibility to check that her assistant remains suitable to care for children. The childminder does not have

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need to do better?

arrangements in place to ensure she is alerted to significant events that may affect her assistant's suitability. n The childminder does not work with her assistant to plan activities that build well

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need to do better?

26 November 2019 on what children already know and can do. They do not think carefully about what children need to learn next, or consider children's interests, as they plan and carry out activities. This limits the progress that children make. n Overall, children behave well. However, they sometimes becoming agitated or upset during activities when resources are not used well by the childminder and her assistant. For example, children become upset when the childminder breaks chalk in half for them to use, rather than providing a sufficient range of colours and pieces for them all to use. n The childminder has failed to prioritise previously identified weaknesses in order to make improvements. She has not taken action to ensure that she complies with regulations. Self-evaluation is weak and improvements made at the last inspection have not been sustained. n There are few resources that reflect the ethnicity of the children in the

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childminder's care. Opportunities for children to learn more about other cultures, traditions and communities are limited. n Although children exercise and play outdoors during mild weather, these experiences are less frequent during certain times of the year. This does not fully support their physical well-being.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

Risk assessments are not rigorously implemented as potential hazards are overlooked. The childminder does not seek permission from all parents for children to be left in her assistant's care, and she is unaware of the need to check the ongoing suitability of her assistant. The childminder and her assistant have completed training to update their safeguarding knowledge. They know how to respond if a child is at risk, or if an allegation is made against them. The childminder has fitted a new fire blanket and the smoke alarms now work. She maintains accurate records of children's attendance. The childminder and her assistant know how to respond to a medical emergency, although children's personal records are not all available, which limits how effectively adults can meet their needs.

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Due date

26 November 2019 ensure that risk assessments are rigorous and help to identify and address potential risks to children's safety, with particular regard to the garden 31/12/2019

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Due date

make sure that written permission for children to be left in the assistant's care is sought from the parents and/or carers of every child 31/12/2019

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Due date

implement a system for checking the ongoing suitability of staff 31/12/2019

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Due date

ensure that the required information is kept for all children being cared for 31/12/2019

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Due date

ensure self-evaluation is used to address identified weaknesses, and accurately targets areas for development. 31/12/2019

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Due date

use observations of children's learning to provide challenging experiences that focus on what children need to learn next, and take account of children's individual needs and interests. 31/12/2019

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should:

n broaden the range of opportunities for children to learn about other cultures and communities n enhance opportunities for children to exercise and play in fresh air throughout the year.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY424630 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 10074731 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 to 10 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 18 July 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Plumstead in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. The childminder operates on weekdays from 7am to 6pm, all year. She receives funding for the free early education of children aged three and four years. She holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder works with an assistant each day.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector looked at the areas of the childminder's home used by children, inside and outdoors, and discussed how the childminder supports children's learning and development. n The inspector observed activities and the quality of interactions between the childminder, her assistant and the children, and assessed the impact of these on children's learning. n Documentation was reviewed, including records relating to children, evidence of the suitability of the childminder's assistant and household members, and evidence of professional development. n The inspector observed a children's activity and discussed this with the childminder. n Discussions were held with the childminder and her assistant at appropriate times.

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Inspection activities

26 November 2019 We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

26 November 2019 regulates and inspects to 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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