Childminder in Bexley

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

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

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The provision is inadequate

Children feel happy and secure. They behave well and choose from a good variety of play experiences. However, children are not safe because the childminder does not take sufficient action to identify and minimise risks. Children have access to large playing equipment in the garden, for instance a trampoline, swings and a slide. However, there is a gate which is left open leading to a pond at the other section of the garden. This is a danger to children. Children enjoy role play in the front room with large snowmen. They describe what the snowmen are wearing and say 'scarf' and 'hat'. However, the childminder has not identified risks associated with harmful products stored in low cupboards close by while children eat their meals and snacks. Children independently wash and dry their hands before eating. They enjoy the company of the childminder. Children listen and ask questions during story time and giggle while dancing around the room to music. They say 'we

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The provision is inadequate

are ballerinas' and laugh out loud. Children cut out snowflakes to hang on the Christmas tree and stick on the windows. They excitedly explore wooden nesting Russian dolls and discuss the texture and where they are from.

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need to do better?

n The childminder's safeguarding practice is poor. She has failed to meet a number of safeguarding requirements, which puts children at risk. She does not have a valid paediatric first aid-certificate. In addition, her systems for risk assessing the setting are inadequate. This impacts on the quality of the provision. For example, children find a metal toolbox in the front room. They gain access to a mallet from the toolbox, which poses a risk to them and others as they bang this on the floor. n The childminder does not plan effectively to identify children's stages of learning. She shares children's observations from their day with parents regularly but fails to evaluate the impact correctly of children's overall development. During the inspection, the childminder struggles at times to demonstrate how she assesses and plans children's next stages in their learning. She has not kept all her knowledge and understanding of the early years foundation stage up to date.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a calm and consistent approach to managing children's feelings and emotions. At times, children's behaviour is affected by how the learning environment is organised. They complain when they are unable to access their toy. The childminder has ample resources, but they are not arranged well enough indoors and in the outdoor shed where some toys are stored, making them not as accessible to children. The childminder intervenes when children have tantrums, and gives them gentle reminders to help them understand behaviours that are acceptable and those that are not. n The childminder supports children to settle quickly. She gathers information about children's development on entry. The childminder makes the most of the

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3 December 2021 provision in the local area. For example, she takes children to visit local park and to feed the ducks and swans. n Despite weakness in other areas of the provision, the childminder builds trusting relationships with parents. Parents comment how much they value and appreciate the care the childminder provides for their children. The childminder is warm, friendly and praises children for their efforts. n The childminder's self-evaluation of her setting fails to assess the quality of the provision, to ensure weak practices are identified and prompt action is taken to make improvements The resources on offer at times are hard to access, causing children to take unnecessary risks while playing. Children enjoy making three- dimensional objects with building bricks on the dining table, which means they have to stand up on a chair to stretch across the other end of the table to get the brick they require. This places children at risk.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides healthy snacks and home-cooked foods at midday, and after children are collected from school. Children can choose to play indoors or outside, giving them opportunities for physical exercise and fresh air.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder does not have a clear understanding of her role and responsibilities for safeguarding children. Her knowledge of wider safeguarding concerns, such as the 'Prevent' duty guidance and extreme behaviours, is poor. She is not alert to all the possible signs and symptoms that a child is being exposed to extreme views. The childminder is unaware of current statutory guidance documents, including 'Working together to Safeguard Children'. Furthermore, poor risk assessments pose further threats to children. The childminder is aware of the action to take in the event of a child showing signs of abuse or if an allegation is made against herself or a family member.

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Due date

obtain an up-to-date paediatric first-aid certificate and ensure this is maintained at all times 21/01/2022

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Due date

3 December 2021 improve knowledge of safeguarding matters to ensure the welfare of children. This should include wider safeguarding, such as the 'Prevent' duty guidance and extreme views and behaviours 21/01/2022

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Due date

improve systems for risk assessment for all areas of the premises, including the garden, tools and other household items that pose a risk to children 21/01/2022

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Due date

improve and update knowledge and understanding of how to use assessments to plan what comes next in children's learning. 21/01/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY440656 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 10061542 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 4 November 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Welling, Kent. Her provision operates Monday to Friday for most of the year, with the exception of bank holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification.

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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 this into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector conducted a learning walk and viewed the areas of the home used for childminding. n The childminder showed the inspector around the home and together they conducted a learning walk. The inspector checked the childminder's qualification and public liability insurance. n Discussions were held with the childminder about the resources and equipment used for childminding. n The inspector talked with the childminder about her understanding of safeguarding and welfare requirements.

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Inspection activities

3 December 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

3 December 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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