Childminder in Haringey

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 are settled in the childminder's care and in her home. However, the childminder has a poor understanding of how to support children in their learning. She does not know what she wants the children to learn or how to plan effectively for their individual needs. She does not have a clear enough awareness of her role and has a poor understanding of the areas of learning within the early years foundation stage: she is unable to demonstrate effective teaching because of this. The childminder does not consider the importance of play well enough for young children. For example, there are very few toys, books, or resources, and a lack of engagement and support for children as they play. Consequently, children do not have enough opportunities to be challenged or stimulated, and do not receive the necessary support and interaction from the childminder to extend their learning. Despite these weakness being identified at the childminder's previous inspections,

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The provision is inadequate

she has not taken sufficient action to address the matter.

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder has not updated her safeguarding knowledge sufficiently. She is not able to confidently identify concerns and does not understand when and how to report concerns appropriately. This means she is unable to keep children safe and protect them from harm. The childminder does not prioritise children's safety and well-being. She is not able to demonstrate that she holds a valid paediatric first-aid certificate, as required, to ensure she can provide children with the care they need, for example, in an emergency.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not review or evaluate the provision she offers or identify the weaknesses in her practice. This is evident in her lack of understanding of how to help children learn and make good progress. She does not demonstrate the capacity to improve the quality of the early years provision. n The childminder does not take advantage of training to support her professional development. She does not link the gaps in her knowledge and understanding of how to promote children's learning to appropriate training opportunities. As a result, curriculum planning is poor, and activities are not well matched to children's individual needs. n The support for children's learning is not good enough. The childminder watches children as they play but does not join in effectively at their attempts in make- believe play and does little to encourage them in promoting their imagination. n The childminder has some understanding of children's needs, gained through

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need to do better?

information from parents. However, she does not discuss with parents what children can already do or are learning next. She fails to establish how they can work together to support children's ongoing development. n Regular outdoor play is limited which means children do not have opportunities

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need to do better?

28 October 2021 for fresh air and physical exercise. Children's social skills are not well supported because the childminder does not take them to places where they can meet and play with other children. n The childminder acknowledges that she needs to improve her practice, but she has not made every effort to do so. While it is recognised that the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted on the delivery of some training, the childminder has not embraced other opportunities available to her to help her improve outcomes for children. n The childminder knows that she must assess children when they are between the age of two to three years. However, she cannot demonstrate a robust understanding of what it is she needs to assess, or how to record a child's development for this statutory progress check. n Record keeping is disorganised and haphazardly kept. The childminder does not obtain permission from parents such as for the administration of medication.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not support children's communication and language effectively. She does not consistently model language, for example, by providing an ongoing narrative to younger children so that they begin to link words to actions and objects to promote their communication and language skills. n The childminder maintains friendly relationships with parents. They say that she is supportive and helpful with practical childcare arrangements, such as being flexible with her working hours.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder does not demonstrate a good enough understanding of safeguarding to keep children safe. She has some understanding of child protection issues, such as basic signs and symptoms that may indicate concerns about the child's welfare. She is unclear of her procedure about how and when to record possible concerns, and is not confident in conveying her knowledge on how to make a referral to the relevant authorities, should it be necessary. Children's safety and welfare are at risk because the childminder does not know what to do should there be an allegation about an adult. The childminder has not yet completed all parts of mandatory paediatric first-aid training and this remains outstanding. As a result, her knowledge of what to do should a child sustain an injury or become ill while in her care may be reduced.

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Due date

28 October 2021 develop an understanding of safeguarding policy and procedures, and have an up-to-date knowledge of all aspects of child protection, including procedures for reporting safeguarding concerns to the appropriate agencies 24/12/2021

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Due date

ensure you undertake appropriate training and professional development opportunities that enable you to provide quality learning experiences for all children; and that develops your understanding of how to accurately assess children's development so that gaps in development are identified promptly 24/12/2021

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Due date

develop a sound understanding of the procedures to follow when dealing with concerns and complaints from parents/and carers 24/12/2021

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Due date

complete an approved course of training in paediatric first aid. 24/12/2021

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Due date

ensure children are able to learn and develop by allowing them to initiate their own play and take part in adult-led activities; and provide appropriate resources to support their growing confidence and promote their good progress across all areas of learning. 24/12/2021

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY232356 Local authority Haringey Inspection number 10120013 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 1 Date of previous inspection 12 February 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives with her husband and son. They live in the North Tottenham area within the London Borough of Haringey. The childminder uses the ground floor of her house for childminding. The childminder does not currently use her garden for childminding. The childminder operates from Monday to Friday, 8am until 6pm, all year round.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the setting. n Discussions were held with the childminder to consider the childminder's knowledge, understanding and procedures. n The inspector observed activities indoors and assessed the impact these have on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector during a phone call. n The inspector sampled the childminder's documentation and discussed her knowledge of the requirements of the early years foundation stage.

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Inspection activities

28 October 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

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