Childminder in Greenwich

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

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

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The provision is inadequate

Risk assessments are not effective and there are a significant number of new potential risks in the environment since the last inspection. The childminder does not demonstrate any continuous improvement in her practice. This compromises children's safety and well-being. The fire exit is blocked, which means children are not safeguarded in the event of a fire or emergency. In the kitchen the work surfaces are covered with potential hazards, and in the front room there are even more risks. The resources and equipment in the front room are not organised in a way to meet the needs of the children. There is insufficient floor space because of the hazards and clutter, which hinders children's learning and development. Children are not given daily opportunities for activities outdoors, which significantly hinders their well-being and health. The childminder does not have high enough expectations for the children, because she does not provide a safe environment or

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develop their speech. There are limited opportunities for children to develop their communication and language, to help prepare them for school. The childminder welcomes children when they arrive and is kind and caring towards them. Young children are happy. They smile and interact with unfamiliar adults.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not ensure risk assessments are effective. This was an area for development at the last inspection that has not been actioned. Risks have significantly escalated. The childminder does not take steps to minimise potential danger to children and this compromises their health and well-being. In the kitchen the work surfaces are covered with hazards; for example, a large block of knives and an iron that was left on the edge of the worktop. The hazards extend to the front room and include two large clothes dryers, piles of clothing and numerous hazardous objects that are accessible to young babies and children. n The childminder does not have a sufficient understanding of child development and promoting children's language and communication skills. She does not provide a rich language environment to support younger children to learn new vocabulary. She fails to help them develop the skills they need for their future

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lives. n There is insufficient floor space for children to play freely without bumping into each other. Children cannot enjoy playing with the resources because the toys are positioned too close together and children are restricted in their movements. During the inspection they became bored and began to climb furniture and pick up hazardous items on the floor. n The fire exit is blocked by large baby buggies. This means that, in an emergency, the childminder and children could not escape the premises immediately. Children are not sufficiently safeguarded.

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need to do better?

13 January 2020 n Partnerships with parents are satisfactory. Parents are complimentary about the bonds their children have with the childminder and report that their children are happy to attend. They are happy with the progress their children are making. n The childminder has updated her safeguarding knowledge. This was an action set at the last inspection. She has worked with the local authority advisers to obtain support and guidance. However, any learning is not reflected in her practice as she has not evaluated all the weaknesses in her provision. There are now more concerning areas for development than at the previous inspection and children's needs are not being met. n Young children follow instructions well. For example, during nappy changing they know to lay down on the changing mat. They understand how to hold their water cups and feed themselves. Children are generally well behaved. However,

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they have to be constantly reminded not to climb on small chairs to reach hazards on the large table and all around the front room, which is the main play space. n The childminder is aware of children's backgrounds and obtains a few key words from parents to speak to children in their first language. This appropriately supports children to settle when they start at the childminder's provision. n Children do not have daily opportunities for outdoor activities. This hinders their developing physical health and welfare. Children who learn better outdoors are not having these opportunities. They are unable to explore the wider environment and learn about the world from different perspectives.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder does have an appropriate understanding of how to identify possible signs and symptoms of abuse. She understands how to follow reporting requirements to help keep children safe from harm. The childminder has improved her knowledge of how to follow safeguarding procedures in the event of any allegations of abuse made against household members. She is alert to any signs of extreme views and behaviours. However, the significant risks posed to children in the childminder's home mean that children are not safeguarded effectively.

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Due date

13 January 2020 make sure that all reasonable steps are taken to ensure that children are not exposed to risks in the environment and that risk assessments are effective in helping to keep children safe from potential hazards 27/01/2020

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ensure that that the premises and floor space are fit for purpose and suitable for the age of children on roll 27/01/2020

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ensure that the equipment and resources are organised in a way that meets the needs of the children 27/01/2020

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Due date

ensure that children have access to outdoor activities on a daily basis 27/01/2020

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Due date

make sure reasonable steps are taken to ensure the safety of children on the premises in the case of fire or any other emergency. Fire exits must be free of obstruction and easily opened from the inside. 27/01/2020

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Due date

ensure children are provided with opportunities to develop their language and communication, to help develop skills for their future lives. 10/02/2020

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY431496 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 10119144 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 to 4 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 19 July 2019

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Information about this early years setting

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.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector carried out a shared observation with the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector held a meeting with the childminder and looked at relevant documentation and the suitability of adults living on the premises. n The inspector held discussions with childminder about children's learning and how she develops her professional practice.

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Inspection activities

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

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