Childminder in Croydon

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Inadequate Leadership and management Inadequate Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder has not evaluated her safeguarding practice. She does not have an adequate understanding of what to do if an allegation was made against her, a household member, or her assistant. She does not deploy her assistant effectively at the beginning of the day. In addition, the evacuation procedures are not robust. Despite this, children settle quickly into the childminder's care and show that they enjoy each other's company. Children understand routines and develop independence. They count while wiping their feet, remove shoes by themselves and show determination as they attempt to take off coats. Children show that they have a strong sense of themselves and proudly show off their achievements. Their experiences away from the childminder's home are valued. Children speak often about family members and events. The childminder and her assistant help children to build on what they know. For example, children recognise Arabic numbers and

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The provision is inadequate

letters and use sign language with their friends. However, some activities lack challenge. Children practise using the hand muscles they need for writing, such as when they use brushes outdoors to mix mud with rainwater. Children happily help to prepare tables for lunch and recognise the names of their friends on place mats. Opportunities to help them learn about the benefits of healthy food are sometimes missed. Children eagerly recall familiar stories, discuss characters and point to illustrations. They enjoy interacting with their friends and have fun as they crawl through tunnels together indoors.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is unable to correctly explain the action she would take in the event of an allegation being made against herself, her assistant, or a member of her household. She has completed training to improve her safeguarding knowledge but it is not effective. n The childminder does not deploy her assistant effectively. On the day of inspection, the childminder had more children in her care than requirements allow while she waited for her assistant to arrive. n The childminder does not ensure her emergency evacuation procedures to evacuate children from all areas of the premises in an emergency are robust. On the day of the inspection, neither the childminder or assistant took the keys with them when they went in to the garden with the children. They became locked out of the house. This hindered a prompt evacuation from the garden to move the children to a place of safety until they could return to the home.

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need to do better?

n The childminder and her assistant use effective methods to build children's literacy skills. For example, children take part in activities that develop their small hand muscles, such as threading with pipe cleaners. They go on to confidently self-select accessible materials to write or draw with. n The childminder and her assistant use resources in the community to extend

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need to do better?

19 November 2019 children's learning. Children show their developing awareness of mathematics and of the world around them, for instance, when they pretend to pay for food during role play. n Children play together and behave well. They are confident in the presence of unfamiliar adults and express themselves well. The childminder and her assistant model positive interactions and children learn what is expected of them. Children's emotional well-being is supported effectively. n The childminder gives effective support to her assistant. She shares information regularly so that her assistant is updated on children's care and learning needs or important events. They work together to evaluate children's learning. However, this does not help the childminder to identify that some children need more challenging experiences. n The childminder and her assistant sometimes miss opportunities to explain the benefits of healthy eating to children. This limits their understanding of how to

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need to do better?

make healthy food choices, and why this is important to their health and well- being.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a poor understanding of what to do in the event an allegation is made about adults working with children or those living in the household. She does not deploy her assistant effectively to help safely supervise children during busy drop off times. Although the childminder has an emergency evacuation procedure, she has not considered how to exit from the garden in an emergency. Nonetheless, the childminder is aware of the need to work effectively with parents and liaise with relevant agencies to help keep children safe. The childminder and assistant recognise the signs of abuse and neglect and know who to report any concerns to. She checks the suitability of those she employs. The childminder and her assistant complete training to help them take action in the event of a medical emergency.

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Due date

improve knowledge and understanding of how to respond if an allegation is made against the childminder, an assistant or a household member 20/12/2019

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Due date

19 November 2019 deploy assistants effectively so children are supervised adequately, especially during busy drop off times 20/12/2019

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Due date

make sure that in an emergency, all exits are easily accessible to aid a prompt evacuation from the premises. 20/12/2019

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should:

n extend opportunities for children to use their thinking skills to solve problems n enhance children's understanding of healthy food and how to develop healthy lifestyles.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY547450 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10109949 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 3 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in South Norwood in the London Borough of Croydon. She operates Monday to Friday from 7am to 7pm, all year. The childminder receives funding for free early education of children aged two, three and four years. She works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home used by children, inside and outdoors, and discussed with the childminder how she supports children's learning and development. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including children's records, suitability of those working with children and evidence of professional development. n The inspector jointly observed a children's activity and discussed this with the childminder. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and her assistant at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of activities and interactions between the childminder, her assistant and children, and assessed the impact of these on children's learning.

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Inspection activities

19 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

19 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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