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 Not applicable

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The provision is inadequate

Children do not make sufficient progress from their starting points in learning. The childminder lacks a clear understanding of the way children learn. She introduces too many activities at a time, which confuses the children. When younger children show an interest in something, she quickly joins in and disrupts their play and learning. In addition, the childminder sets unrealistic expectations for children. For instance, she expects very young to develop focus and concentration skills and therefore plans activities which are not age-appropriate. As a result, children lose interest quickly and move from one activity to another. Children do not feel safe and secure in the childminder's care and their individual needs are not met. For example, although the childminder recognised that a child had soiled themselves, she did not attend to their needs but carried on playing with them until inspector prompted her. Children who have additional learning needs are left to wander and

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The provision is inadequate

run around aimlessly, without any meaningful engagement from the childminder. At times, children's behaviour puts themselves and others at risk. For instance, they throw toys, climb furniture and run in the indoor learning area. Overall, younger children are gaining some independence skills, such as using cutlery to feed themselves.

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need to do better?

n The childminder lacks a secure understanding of how to keep children safe. For example, on the day of the inspection, she did not follow safe practice while handling a younger child. In addition, her risk assessment is not rigorous enough to help keep children safe. This mean's children's safety cannot be assured. n The childminder does not explain to the children what behaviour is acceptable and what is not. For example, on the day of the inspection, she sat and watched the children throw toys and climb on the computer chair without taking any effective approach to stop the unwanted behaviour. She also allowed the children to run indoors, and this led to a child falling down and bumping into the wall. This kind of behaviour puts children and others at risk. n Partnerships with parents are weak. The childminder does not share relevant information with parents to help meet the individual needs of children,

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need to do better?

particularly those with additional learning needs. In addition, she fails to work closely with parents to access the right support and intervention to help close gaps in children's learning. n The childminder does not record children's daily attendance accurately to help support their welfare. n The childminder provides a range of resources for children to choose from. However, she does not organise her learning areas well to help develop children's curiosity to explore. She leaves toys scattered on the floor, which also becomes a trip hazard to the children.

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need to do better?

10 February 2020 n The childminder assesses the progress children make. However, she does not use this information well enough to plan challenging activities to help children make the progress that they are capable of. Activities lack purpose, and do not always match children's stages of development. In addition, the childminder does not provide learning experiences beyond what children already know, to help them develop skills for life. n Overall, children have developed secure bonds with the childminder to some extent. However, the childminder does not always pay close attention to children's individual care needs to further support their emotional well-being. n The childminder takes children out to the local parks and playgroups to use different play equipment. In addition, she provides children with healthy snacks, such as fruits, to help support their physical well-being.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder fails to understand her role in keeping children safe. For instance, she does not follow safe practices when handling younger children to keep them safe. In addition, her risk assessment is not robust to ensure children's safety. For example, the childminder has not considered the risk of choking when she gives younger children uncut grapes to eat without close supervision. Moreover, she fails to identify the risk of trailing wires and scattered toys to children's safety. This puts children at significant risk of harm. The childminder does not record children's attendance accurately to help her monitor this closely if any welfare concerns arise. The means that children's safety cannot be assured.

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Due date

improve understanding of safeguarding, in regard to safe handling of children, to ensure their safety 03/03/2020

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Due date

ensure risk assessment is effective and takes into account anything that a child may come into contact with, to help keep them safe 03/03/2020

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Due date

10 February 2020 use effective strategies to manage children's behaviour to help them understand what is expected of them 03/03/2020

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Due date

keep an accurate daily record of the hours children attend 03/03/2020

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Due date

develop effective partnerships with parents to ensure that all children's individual care and learning needs are met consistently. 03/03/2020

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Due date

improve understanding of the way children learn, in order to provide exciting activities and learning experiences that meet their learning and developmental needs. 10/07/2020

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY551526 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 10143518 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 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in the London Borough of Greenwich. She provides all day care, each weekday, throughout the year.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed activities and interactions between the childminder and children,e and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector completed a learning walk of the play areas and discussed with the childminder how she organises and implements the early years foundation stage curriculum. n The inspector viewed relevant documentation, including evidence of the childminder's suitability and paediatric first-aid qualification. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she evaluates her practice and plans for improvements.

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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

10 February 2020 10 February 2020 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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