Home Childcarer in Southwark

Not met (with actions)

Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder does not ensure that the premises are organised effectively to meet the needs of children and to ensure their well-being and safety. n The space available for children's play is limited. The arrangements to regulate ventilation is insufficient, particularly in areas that children use. The childminder was unable to demonstrate how she would meet children's health and safety needs, particularly during hot weather conditions. n The childminder does not ensure that there are adequate arrangements for children to sleep or rest. n Risk assessment is ineffective. The childminder does not take reasonable steps to ensure that children do not have access to materials that pose a risk to their safety. n The childminder does not have a secure understanding of the procedures to follow should she have concerns for children's home life. She does not have a clear understanding of the referral procedures to follow in the event of a

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This provision does not meet requirements

safeguarding allegation. n The childminder does not ensure that records, particularly suitability checks for household members, are available for inspection. n The childminder does not demonstrate compliance with the requirements of the Childcare Register. She does not have a clear understanding of her responsibility, as a home childcarer, to inform Ofsted of the address from which she provides childcare. n The childminder understands her responsibility to complete the progress check for children aged between two and three years. She plans to work in partnerships with parents to address gaps in children's learning and to manage children's behaviour appropriately. n Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates an understanding of the importance of helping children to learn to value differences. n The childminder has made some improvements since the previous inspection. She ensures that there is a valid public liability insurance in place. However, self-

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This provision does not meet requirements

evaluation is not effective to identify all weaknesses to practice and provision. The quality of the setting has deteriorated since the previous inspection.

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This provision does not meet requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Due date

ensure that the premises and space are organised effectively to meet the needs of children, including appropriate arrangements for children to sleep or rest 06/09/2021

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ensure that the registered premises is suitable for the provision of childcare, including appropriate arrangements to support children's health and safety needs 06/09/2021

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ensure risk assessments are thorough to identify and minimise risks to children's safety and ensure that they do not come in contact with materials and equipment that are not meant for their use 06/09/2021

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improve knowledge and understanding of safeguarding matters, particularly the procedures to follow in the event of an allegation and matters that concern children's home life 06/09/2021

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ensure that documents, including suitability checks, are easily available for people who have a professional need to see them 06/09/2021

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develop a secure knowledge and an understanding of the responsibility to inform Ofsted, in a timely manner, of significant changes, including changes to household members. 06/09/2021

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY395208 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 10104811 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 0 Date of previous inspection 7 June 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in the London Borough of Southwark. The childminder operates from 8am to 8pm, all week, except on bank holidays. She holds a degree in early years.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the provider. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder to assess her knowledge and understanding of the requirements of the safeguarding and welfare and learning and development requirements of the Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage n The inspector assessed the effectiveness of the childminder's self-evaluation process. n The inspector viewed relevant documents, including suitability checks for household members. n The inspector accompanied the childminder on a tour of the areas of the premises used for childminding.

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Inspection activities

13 August 2021 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

13 August 2021 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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