Childminder in Lambeth

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

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

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The provision is inadequate

Children's safety and welfare are significantly compromised. Procedures for risk assessment are not used effectively and children are exposed to risk of injury. For example, they are provided with chairs that are broken and unsafe to sit on during activities and mealtimes. In addition, babies are left in the care of assistants who have not had their suitability fully assessed by Ofsted. Children's well-being is further impacted because the childminder lacks understanding of how to respond to allegations against herself or her assistants.

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The provision is inadequate

Children's behaviour is not managed effectively. The childminder and her assistants do not have high expectations for how children should behave. Children do not learn about the rules and boundaries of the setting and assistants do not act as positive role models. As a result, children behave in a disruptive manner. This impacts on their overall learning experience.

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The provision is inadequate

Despite this, children settle well and form good attachments with adults. They confidently explore the environment. Children are confident to speak to the childminder about things they have been doing at home.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not support the teaching practice of her assistants. Systems are in place to discuss planned opportunities, yet the childminder does not monitor the impact of these. As a result, younger children's learning experiences are poor. n On numerous occasions, the childminder and her assistants leave children unsupervised in the rooms. This includes times when children are eating, which places children at risk of choking. n Children do not access the outdoors daily. Adults prioritise indoor activities such as painting over taking the children outside. This means that children have limited opportunities for outdoor play and fresh air. This has a negative impact on children who learn best outdoors. n The curriculum offered to children is weak and their learning and development needs are not met. Adults lack understanding of how to use what they know about children and their interests to plan effective activities for their next steps.

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need to do better?

For example, the next steps for all children in the setting are colours. The childminder and assistants cannot demonstrate how they differentiate these based on the age and learning needs of each child. Children lack engagement in activities and sometimes become disruptive. n Social interactions between children are not encouraged. For example, at mealtimes the childminder tells children that they must be quiet. She states that lunchtime is for eating and not for talking.

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need to do better?

23 February 2022 n Interactions with toddlers are limited to negative instructions, such as 'no' and 'stop doing that'. Children confidently identify animals from flashcards but assistants do not acknowledge this or praise their achievement. This has an impact on children's attitudes and motivation to learn. n Pre-school children have more opportunity to develop their communication and language skills. For instance, during group- time activities they talk about their own experiences outside of the setting. However, when children incorrectly identify colours, the childminder does not support their understanding. For example, she states, 'No, that is not yellow,' with no further explanation. n The childminder and her assistants support most children's physical development well. Babies confidently use climbing equipment and slides, which supports their large-muscle movements. Pre-school children develop their smaller muscles as

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need to do better?

they use simple tools in their sand play. n Children learn to be independent in their personal care needs. Older children wash their hands before and after their snacks and when using the bathroom. Babies confidently select their own drinks cups when they are thirsty. n Assistants discuss sharing information with parents about what children do at the setting. They share ideas of things parents can do with their children at home.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder lacks understanding of local authority safeguarding procedures. She does not understand the process for reporting allegations to the designated officer. Systems for the safe recruitment of adults are ineffective. The childminder allows assistants without complete suitability checks to carry out children's intimate care routines. Despite this, the childminder and her assistants have some knowledge of how to recognise when children are at risk of or suffering from abuse. They understand how to report these concerns.

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Due date

improve safeguarding procedures to be in line with guidance set out by local safeguarding partners, particularly in relation to when allegations are made against assistants 10/03/2022

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Due date

23 February 2022 ensure children are not left unsupervised with assistants who have not had their suitability checked, in particular during intimate care routines 10/03/2022

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Due date

implement arrangements to provide assistants with the support, coaching and mentoring they need to promote the interests of children 10/03/2022

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Due date

deploy assistants effectively to ensure children are appropriately supervised at all times 10/03/2022

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Due date

ensure children have access to the outdoors daily 10/03/2022

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Due date

improve risk assessments and take all reasonable steps to keep children safe 10/03/2022

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Due date

provide a curriculum that considers the individual needs, interests and development of all children and supports engagement in their learning. 10/03/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY367789 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 10221988 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 18 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 7 July 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in the London Borough of Lambeth. The childminder operates her service from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. She works with two assistants. Both of the assistants hold appropriate qualifications at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n This inspection was carried out following Ofsted's risk assessment process. n The childminder and the inspector held discussions about the curriculum at the setting. n The inspector observed the childminder and her assistants with the children and spoke with them at appropriate times. n A meeting was held with the childminder to discuss the leadership and management of her setting. n The inspector reviewed documents relevant to the inspection process.

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Inspection activities

23 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

23 February 2022 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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