Childminder EY355681

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

The quality of education Inadequate Behaviour and attitudes Inadequate Personal development Inadequate Leadership and management Inadequate Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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The provision is inadequate

Children have very limited opportunities to play, learn and develop at this setting. The childminder does not understand their role and responsibilities within the early years foundation stage (EYFS) and how children learn best. Children are restricted to very few resources that do not stimulate them and are not appropriate for their age and stage of development. For example, the childminder gives young children a 24-piece puzzle to complete when they have not previously been able to complete much simpler puzzles. As a result, young children appear bored and do not get the enjoyment, problem-solving and success associated with completing puzzles. The childminder creates a very controlled environment, and children conform to the expectations for behaviour. Children spend long periods sitting without resources and communication to capture their interest and excite them. They do not show the curiosity and exploration typical of children their age. The

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The provision is inadequate

childminder lacks the skills to engage young children, such as during story time, and uses very basic language with children, which limits their communication development.

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need to do better?

n Since the last inspection, the childminder has not taken enough action to meet the requirements of the EYFS and improve knowledge and understanding of how to meet children's learning and development needs. As a result, children fail to thrive at this setting, and their safety and well-being are compromised. n The childminder lacks understanding of their role and responsibilities. For example, the childminder has failed to notify Ofsted of changes which may affect their suitability to remain registered, as required. n The childminder is caring towards children but does not fully carry out the role as their key person. For example, the childminder does not plan and provide opportunities for children to learn and progress to the next stage in development. This does not support children to become active learners and limits the overall progress children make. n The childminder does not obtain written permission from parents for the

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need to do better?

administration of medication and does not record when medication is administered. Failure to do so could put children at potential risk of harm. n The childminder does not understand their responsibilities under the Data Protection Act 2018. For example, confidential records about children are not stored securely. n Children do not learn about people and their community beyond what they already know and have experience of. This is because the childminder lacks knowledge and understanding of diversity and their role in helping children to learn about differences and preparing children for life in modern Britain. n The childminder continues to lack understanding of how to observe and assess

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need to do better?

12 February 2020 children's development and use this information to plan appropriate activities that meet their individual learning needs. n The childminder does not ensure that the premises are safe for young children. For example, there are hazards such as deep buckets of water and sharp, metal poles sticking out of the concrete in the garden where children play. n Parents describe the childminder as 'loving', 'caring' and 'hardworking'. They say that their children have formed 'healthy and positive' relationships with the childminder.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder does not know the procedures to follow to protect children from harm. The policy for safeguarding children does not include the action to take if there are concerns about children's welfare or in the event an allegation is made against anyone living or working on the premises. The childminder has not undertaken a course to be able to act as the lead person responsible for safeguarding, in line with the local authority and local safeguarding partnership guidance. Furthermore, the childminder does not have regard to the government's statutory guidance for safeguarding, including the 'Prevent' duty. As a result, the childminder is unable to identify, understand and respond to safeguarding concerns, including wider issues such as extremism.

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Due date

implement a safeguarding policy and procedure that includes the procedures to follow if there are concerns about children's welfare and in the event of an allegation against anyone living or working on the premises 26/02/2020

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Due date

undertake a training course, in line with local authority and local safeguarding partnership guidance, to be able to identify, understand and respond to indications of abuse, including wider safeguarding concerns such as extremism 26/02/2020

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Due date

12 February 2020 improve knowledge and understanding of the childminder's role and responsibilities to meet requirements of the EYFS, including what must be notified to Ofsted and how to provide children with high-quality learning and care experiences 26/02/2020

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Due date

improve knowledge and understanding of the role of the key person in tailoring care and learning for each child so that their individual developmental needs are met 26/02/2020

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ensure written parental permission is obtained for the administration of medication to each child and that a written record is kept each time a medicine is given to a child 26/02/2020

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Due date

ensure hazards are identified and that action is taken to minimise or remove any risks of harm to children, particularly in the garden 26/02/2020

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make sure that confidential information about children is kept securely and in line with General Data Protection Regulation guidance. 26/02/2020

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Due date

use information gathered from parents and observations and assessments of children to understand what they know and can do 20/03/2020

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Due date

plan appropriate activities and opportunities across the seven areas of learning so that children progress to the next stage in their development 20/03/2020

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Due date

12 February 2020 improve knowledge and understanding of how to teach children about differences in others and in the community so they are prepared for life in a diverse society. 20/03/2020

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY355681 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10104507 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 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 6 February 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Thornton Heath, in the London Borough of Croydon. The ground floor and upstairs bathroom are used for childminding, and there is an enclosed rear garden for outside play.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder led the inspector on a learning walk of the setting, where they discussed how the childminder uses the premises and resources for children's care and learning. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and the children. The childminder and the inspector discussed the quality of the activities and teaching. n The inspector considered the views of parents via written testimonials. n The childminder showed the inspector some documents relating to children, staff and the organisation of the setting.

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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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