Childminder in Barnet

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 Met

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Children's health and safety are not promoted effectively. The childminder does not take enough steps to minimise risks to children's safety. For example, the radiators in the hallway are excessively hot. The childminder's knowledge of safeguarding is weak, particularly, in the event of an allegation being made. Furthermore, the childminder does not make sure her assistant can identify possible signs a child may be at risk of harm. Children are at increased risk of cross-infection. The childminder does not follow good hygiene routines to protect children's health, such as when changing nappies. Children enjoy learning and play cooperatively. The childminder wants children to do well and plans some activities that help them gain important skills such as speaking and listening. Children enthusiastically take part in the daily singing and story times which helps them to practise sounds. However, the quality of education is not good enough. This is because some

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activities are not planned or delivered at the right level to spark children's interest and ensure their good progress. Occasionally, children lose interest in activities that require them to answer questions repeatedly. The childminder recognises children's aptitude and desire to take part in physical activities and ensures they go on daily walks to gain fresh air. However, these daily walks do not provide opportunities for children to develop and practise their coordination and agility.

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need to do better?

n Children's good health is not promoted. The childminder does not make sure all areas used by children are hygienic. Children are at increased risk of cross- infection as the childminder does not follow hygienic nappy changing routines. While the childminder takes children to local parks. Young children do not have access to outdoor activities daily to help expend their energy and develop their physical agility. Children enjoy a range of healthy foods, such as fresh fruit. n The childminder does not ensure a risk-free environment for the children to play safely in. For example, children have access to chemical cleaning products in the bathroom. Although, she has some safety measures in place, she does not check them to ensure they are robust enough to prevent injury or check that they are in place, such as window stoppers to help promote children's safety. n Overall, children benefit from suitable learning experiences. However, the quality

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of teaching is not consistent enough to ensure children's good progress. Children engage well in activities that they choose for themselves, such as drawing. They competently pick farm animals that match the characters in the stories they enjoy. They develop concentration when carefully slicing their favourite banana into manageable size chunks. However, they quickly lose interest in some planned activities where they are required to participate for too long and respond to the childminder's repeated questions. For example, about colours and shapes.

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7 February 2020 n Children are happy and settled and form strong relationships with the childminder and her assistant. Adults are effective role models and promote positive behaviour. They remain calm and work well together and treat children with kindness. Children respond to their instructions and learn to build friendships and respect for each other. Children show genuine levels of affection for the childminder and her assistant and approach them for cuddles with confidence and ease. n The childminder plans activities that mostly take account of the children's individual needs and personalities, which she knows well. Children gain effective listening and speaking skills as the childminder prioritises this aspect of children's learning. She makes good eye contact with the children and pronounces words clearly for them to repeat. Children extend their vocabulary and begin to find their voice through the daily programme of singing. Books are

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easily accessible and children look at them frequently. They know when to press the button to make the sound of vehicles as the childminder reads to them. n The childminder works well with parents and treats them as partners in their children's welfare and learning. Parents are guided to settle their children gradually to foster a smooth transition. The childminder gathers all necessary details about the children before they start. The childminder and parents exchange information on a daily basis to support consistency in children's care and learning. The childminder encourages parents to seek further guidance where it may be required to support their child. n The childminder introduces children to the wider world through the celebration of a wide range of festivities. She is aware of how to challenge stereotypes, to help children to learn to value differences. n The childminder is beginning to reflect on her practice. The childminder and her

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assistant attend necessary training, such as in paediatric first aid. She is keen to improve and welcomes the support of the local authority to guide her. In addition, she uses references materials, such as books, to help her to improve the quality of teaching. However, she does not reflect on her practice well enough to ensure she identifies the risk to children's health and safety.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

Despite being aware of the different ways in which a child may be at risk of harm or abuse, the childminder does not follow her safeguarding procedures robustly and report any allegations made to the correct agencies. She has also not ensured that her assistant has a secure knowledge of child protection to be able to identify and report concerns. The childminder is aware of the types of things she must tell Ofsted about. She is aware of the importance of monitoring children's attendance and keeps a record of when they are in her care.

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Due date

protect children from the risk of cross infection within the environment and when changing nappies 28/02/2020

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Due date

identify risks to children and take steps to reduce them to keep children safe 28/02/2020

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make sure childminding assistants are aware of how to identify and report safeguarding concerns, in particular in the event an allegation is made against any adult working with children 28/02/2020

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provide children with access to outdoor activities daily, to ensure they can expend their energy and develop their physical skills. 28/02/2020

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implement the safeguarding policy and procedures, with particular regard to when allegations are made against adults 28/02/2020

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ensure the quality of teaching is consistently good, make sure planned activities provide children with meaningful experiences which allow them sufficient time to explore their ideas and extend their play. 27/03/2020

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY464153 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 10104424 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 5 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 18 April 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in the London Borough of Barnet. The childminder operates five days a week term time only. She holds a home-based childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder works with a registered assistant.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector and the childminder had a tour of the premises to look at the provision of activities and safety measures. n The inspector observed the childminder's and her assistant's practice and talked to the childminder about the activities in place to help children learn. n The childminder provided the inspector with documentation, including children's records and safeguarding procedures.

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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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