Childminder in Enfield

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's safety and welfare are compromised. Children are exposed to risks because the childminder has not thoroughly risk assessed her home or the outdoor space. Furthermore, children have access to unsafe and unhygienic equipment that does not keep them safe or promote their health.

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The provision is inadequate

Children's learning experiences are poor. They show disinterest in their environment because available activities are poorly considered and do not provide for their specific learning needs. Older children are not provided with sufficient challenge. When children show interest, the childminder and her assistants lack the expertise to further engage and extend their learning. Children receive limited reassurance from the childminder and her assistants. For example, toys are placed in front of young children, to pacify them. Younger children are unsettled and are further upset when left to initiate their own play. Children wander around the home aimlessly with little quality interaction from the childminder and her assistants.

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The provision is inadequate

Children's communication and language skills are poorly supported. This is because there is a lack of language used by the childminder and her assistants within the home. Children do not hear the rhythm of conversation, enthusiastic language or receive sufficient encouragement to listen and use words.

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The provision is inadequate

Children's behaviour is not managed effectively. They do not learn about expected behaviours and how to treat each other with respect and kindness. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are included in the childminder's home. However, there is insufficient, meaningful support provided to promote children's development and learning.

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need to do better?

n The curriculum is poorly planned and activities lack purpose because the individual learning needs of children are not clearly identified. For example, younger children are unable to develop their physical skills, because they are mainly carried by the childminder or her assistants, when moved from one space to the next. Older children cannot confidently learn about shapes, because the childminder does not provide clear examples of what shapes look like. Furthermore, the childminder does not put in place the steps needed, in order for children to achieve their learning goals. n The childminder and her assistants do not provide a rich environment of words and sounds so that children can begin to link words to actions and objects. They complete tasks silently while children wait for something to happen. For example, they put toys on tables without preparation or inclusion of the children. Consequently, children's progress is hindered, particularly in their

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need to do better?

11 February 2022 communication, language, and social development. n The childminder has not kept up to date with changes to the early years foundation stage or completed current relevant training. She identifies gaps in her assistants' practice. However, she has not adequately supported them to make the necessary improvements needed to meet children's needs or to support their learning and development. n The childminder does not promote children's health effectively. For example, highchairs are unclean and have marks and dried food substances left on the surface. The childminder does not support children to know how to stay healthy. For example, children are unfamiliar with simple care practices such as using tissues and placing their hand over their mouth when they cough. As a result, children do not know how to reduce the spread of germs. n Children eat healthy food and snacks and can access water throughout the day.

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need to do better?

However, some children leave beakers lying on the floor, which other children drink from. In addition, children walk around the room and during activities, with snacks. This does not prepare them for their next stage of learning in regard to mealtimes and eating safely. n The childminder does not conduct thorough risk assessments to ensure children's safety. For example, sleeping arrangements for very young children are unsafe. They sleep on mattresses placed on the floor next to the older children's energetic physical activities and unsafe equipment. Children also have access to drawers and cupboards that contain dangerous items, increasing their risk of harm. The childminder provides an outdoor play area to the front of the property with two gates at child height, which are not secured. This does not keep children safe. In addition, the outdoor space is limited and uninteresting to children, which hinders their overall learning and development.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not manage children's behaviour effectively. For example, she does not give children thoughtful explanations of possible consequences when their behaviour is poor. Children are not given constructive or supportive instructions. This impacts on their confidence and self-esteem. Furthermore, children become restless and challenging because they are unable to find tasks or activities that interest them. n Parents provide positive feedback about the childminder's service. They feel informed about what their child has completed during the day. n The childminder's home presents as a child-focused space with attractive displays, posters and information.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder does not prioritise children's safety. The safeguarding policy and procedures are not effectively implemented. The childminder and her assistants demonstrate a limited knowledge of what to do when an allegation is made. Assistants are not familiar with how to protect children from radicalisation and extremism. The childminder is the designated safeguarding lead. However, she has not provided effective safeguarding support and guidance for her assistants to

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Safeguarding

11 February 2022 ensure children's safety. Effective systems are not in place to assess the suitability of adults working with children at the setting. The childminder has not provided a safe and secure environment where children's safety is promoted.

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Due date

implement effective policy and procedures to safeguard children in line with the guidance and procedures of the relevant local safeguarding partners which includes an explanation of the action to be taken in the event of an allegation being made against a member of staff and covers the use of mobile phones and cameras 23/02/2022

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Due date

ensure the designated safeguarding practitioner with lead responsibility for safeguarding to provide support, advice, and guidance to assistants on an ongoing basis and on any specific safeguarding issue as required, is effective and suitable 23/02/2022

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Due date

ensure any person who is likely to have regular contact with children, including those living or working on the premises, are suitable 23/02/2022

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Due date

improve supervision arrangements so that assistants are provided with effective support, coaching and training to help them to provide good quality care and learning experiences for all children 23/02/2022

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Due date

11 February 2022 ensure children are only left in sole care of childminder assistants for two hours at most in a single day and only when all of the assistants' suitability checks have been completed 23/02/2022

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Due date

ensure that children's health is promoted and the necessary steps are taken to prevent the spread of infection 23/02/2022

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Due date

implement a thorough and effective risk assessment that demonstrates prompt action is taken to remove or minimise risk to ensure children's safety at all times and to inform parents, carers or inspectors of how risk is managed both indoors and outdoors 23/02/2022

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Due date

ensure children's behaviour is managed positively to enable children to feel secure and supported, in order to improve behaviour, develop independence, cooperation, and respect for others. 23/02/2022

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Due date

plan a suitably challenging curriculum that ensures activities are tailored to meet children's individual needs and what they need to learn next 23/02/2022

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Due date

ensure the learning environment is conducive to promoting children's development in communication and language, promoting their listening, attention and speaking skills 23/02/2022

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Due date

identify and access training and professional development opportunities to raise the quality of teaching and improve outcomes for children. 23/02/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2542464 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 10222004 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 12 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in the London Borough of Enfield. She offers her service from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder receives funding for two- and three-year-old children. 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 that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she keeps children safe. n The childminder and the inspector had a learning walk discussion together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

11 February 2022 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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