Childminder in Redbridge

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 arrive at the setting eager to learn. There is a wide range of resources, but children are not able to access some resources independently and they must ask the childminder or her assistant to get them. The childminder and her assistant are not proactive enough in identifying the potential risk to children. Children are not taught how to play safe. They climb up on a plastic table and try to balance. This poses a significant risk to their safety. The childminder and her assistant provide opportunities for children to engage in role play, for instance children push a shopping trolley filled with play food and pretend they are cooking with saucepans and wooden spoons. At other times, the childminder and her assistant support children with their reading and literacy, but the assistant does not always engage in communication fully to develop children's communication and language skills further. The childminder joins in with children's play but she does not

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The provision is inadequate

consistently support children to share or take turns. This causes children to feel frustrated as they are not able to manage their feelings. Some children go on trips and visit the local and wider community.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is not proactive enough in ensuring that her safeguarding knowledge is up to date. She has limited knowledge of the 'Prevent' duty guidance, which places children at risk from extreme views and behaviours. This compromises children's welfare. n At times, the childminder does not know how to ensure the safety of children. She does not adequately identify potential hazards and fails to take appropriate steps to minimise risks to children's welfare. For instance, the kitchen door is not always kept closed to prevent children from having access to dangerous cleaning resources, which puts them at risk. She does not take time to reflect on how her practice affects the safety of children in her care. n The childminder obtains views from parents about her service. For example, parents receive questionnaires to complete throughout the year. They say they are happy with the service and how their children settle very quickly and develop

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need to do better?

close relationships. However, the childminder does not use self-evaluation effectively. She has not identified her weaknesses in order to help her improve the outcomes for children further. Children engage in activities such as painting and drawing. The childminder joins in and children have fun. However, the childminder and her assistant do not support children to respect others when playing. n On occasions, children are not supported well enough during play. They disagree and shout when they do not want other children to play next to them. The childminder is not swift enough to recognise and tackle weaknesses to support children's learning during their play. She promotes some aspects of children's

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need to do better?

24 September 2019 health. For example, she provides a well-balanced diet of fruits, vegetables and fresh drinking water during lunch and snack and times to encourage good eating habits. She keeps parents regularly informed of their children's day. n The childminder does not monitor her assistant's teaching practice effectively or provide support and coaching where areas of teaching are poor. The assistant does not ask enough questions when playing with children to promote their thinking skills, and stories are not read with enthusiasm. This causes children to lose interest quickly and they do not make the full progress in their learning that they are capable of. The childminder lacks knowledge and understanding of how to support her assistant to better the outcomes for children. n The childminder and her assistant are warm and friendly, and children enjoy their time in their care. They provide opportunities for children to go outside for

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need to do better?

fresh air in the garden. Children learn about others beyond their own immediate families and communities as they celebrate festivals, including Eid and Christmas. The childminder gathers information from parents from the onset to find out what children already know and can do, and stores children's confidential information securely.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is not aware of the 'Prevent' duty guidance. This means she is not vigilant in protecting children in her home. Children are not kept safe, for instance cleaning chemicals not stored securely. Children do not learn to respect others as the childminder and her assistant allow play to become overly physical and chaotic. They do not consistently reinforce expectations for good behaviour or teach children how to keep themselves and others safe. However, the childminder knows when to notify Ofsted of any relevant changes within the correct time frame, and staff arrangements and adult-to-child ratios are met.

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Due date

develop knowledge and understanding of the government statutory 'Prevent' duty guidance 31/10/2019

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Due date

plan professional development opportunities to improve knowledge and understanding of how to support and manage children's behaviour. 31/10/2019

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should:

n use self-evaluation to identify and address any weaknesses in provision and to offer support, coaching and training to the assistant, to help with their professional development and to improve the quality of teaching for children n consider ways to support and extend children learning more during play n support children to be kind, share and take turns.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY544099 Local authority Redbridge Inspection number 10109940 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

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 Ilford, in the London Borough of Redbridge. She provides childcare from 6.30am to 7pm Monday to Friday, throughout most of the year.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises. n The inspector discussed the childminder's management of her provision, including safeguarding measures. n The inspector viewed relevant documentation, such as evidence of training. n The inspector looked at the childminder's resources available to children.

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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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