Childminder in Lewisham

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

The quality of education Requires improvement Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement Personal development Requires improvement Leadership and management Inadequate Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Met

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder does not hold valid first-aid training as required. This is a breach of requirements that puts children's safety at risk. In addition, she does not undertake other professional development opportunities to help keep her skills and knowledge up to date. As a result, the childminder does not have a secure enough understanding of the learning and development requirements and how to fully promote children's learning across all areas of the curriculum. Furthermore, her expectations for children's learning are not high enough. Children show enjoyment when engaging in a range of activities, such as drawing, sticking, exploring stickers and role play. However, the childminder does not always follow their interests and build on their learning. For example, when a child starts to sing, she dismisses their interest. Children hear some language during play. However, the childminder misses opportunities to fully extend their language and vocabulary. She does not

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The provision is inadequate

maximise opportunities for children to count and learn about different mathematical concepts during activities. This means they do not make the best possible progress in their learning. Despite this, children are well settled and show they have a good bond with the childminder. They generally behave well, have a positive approach towards learning and develop appropriate independence skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder fails to meet some of the requirements of the early years foundation stage. She does not maintain up-to-date first-aid training. This compromises the safety of children in her care. n Although the childminder plans a range of activities to interest and engage children, she does not promote their learning to a high enough level. For example, the childminder provides basic commentary during children's play, but does not offer support to fully expand children's knowledge, understanding and vocabulary. This means children do not make the full progress that they are capable of. n The childminder does not seek useful professional development opportunities to help develop her knowledge and skills. This means she has gaps in her knowledge and does not have clear enough intent for what she wants children to learn and achieve across the seven areas of learning. n The childminder does not evaluate her service well enough to take swift action

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in relation to weaknesses in her practice. This affects the overall quality of the provision. n Parents provide positive feedback about childminder's practice. They express that the childminder involves them in their child's learning and that their children attend with enjoyment. n The childminder shares information with parents about their children's day. For example, they communicate about children's activities and care needs, including

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9 November 2021 eating and sleeping routines. The childminder also encourages parents to continue children's learning at home. For example, she informs parents what children's interests were during the day and suggests some activities, such as cooking, to organise at home. n Children show that they are happy and content. They have a secure attachment with the childminder, who offers praise during activities, and cuddles and reassurance when children become tired. n The childminder sets clear boundaries about expected behaviour. Children generally behave well and are motivated to join in. They are developing good levels of independence for their age. For instance, they help to tidy up and eat independently. n The childminder provides opportunities for children to go shopping and visit local playgroups and parks. This helps them to develop some knowledge about the world around them. n The childminder encourages children to lead healthy and active lifestyles. For

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example, they eat healthy meals and snacks and have opportunities to be physically active, including in the garden and at the park and the meadow. This helps to promote children's good health and well-being. n Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the childminder has made some changes to her provision. For instance, she has increased cleaning and handwashing routines and asks children to use antibacterial gel on arrival. This helps to minimise the spread of infection.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder does not ensure that the safety of children is prioritised. For instance, she does not keep her first-aid training up to date. Despite this, the childminder shows adequate knowledge of how to identify possible signs and symptoms of abuse. She can also discuss how she would monitor and report any concerns and seek additional advice. Furthermore, the childminder shows appropriate knowledge of wider safeguarding issues such as the 'Prevent' duty and identifying children and families at risk of radicalisation and extremist views. She completes ongoing risk assessments of her home. This helps to minimise hazards and promotes good hygiene standards.

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Due date

obtain and maintain a valid pediatric first-aid certificate 30/11/2021

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Due date

9 November 2021 undertake appropriate professional development and training opportunities to increase knowledge and ensure children are provided with a high-quality provision 30/11/2021

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Due date

improve teaching to extend children's learning effectively across all areas of development. This is with particular regard to following children's lead during play, extending their language and vocabulary and incorporating more opportunities to learn about maths during play. 30/11/2021

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Setting details

Unique reference number 128652 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10120389 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 24 November 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2001. She lives in Grove Park, in the London Borough of Lewisham. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, all year round, between 8.30am and 3pm.

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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 their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector discussed the intentions for the children's learning and curriculum with the childminder. n The inspector took account of written feedback from parents. n The inspector looked at a range of documentation, for example suitability information of the adults that live in the household and the childminder's training certificates.

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Inspection activities

9 November 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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