Childminder in Wandsworth

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

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

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The provision is inadequate

Children's learning and development experiences are inconsistent. Older children who command the attention of the childminder receive high levels of interaction and involvement in their play. However, younger children receive much less interaction. For example, babies are not able to join in an activity using small water beads, due to a risk of choking on the small parts. The childminder places babies on the carpet nearby and focuses mostly on the older children in the activity. This means that there are extended periods of time where babies receive little or no interaction from the childminder.

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The provision is inadequate

Despite this, children settle well in the setting. They build secure relationships with the childminder, that enable them to feel safe and secure in her home.

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The provision is inadequate

There are high expectations for children's behaviour. The childminder has clear rules and boundaries, and children, generally, follow these well. Where there are instances of challenging behaviour, she addresses these consistently by reinforcing her expectations with the children and talking to them about the consequences of their actions.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has not made sufficient improvement since the last inspection. Children's hours of attendance are not recorded sufficiently. n Assistants who work with the childminder do not have enough support for their professional development and training. The childminder does not make sure assistants understand the safeguarding training they complete to enable them to keep children safe. This places children at risk of harm. n The curriculum is not ambitious enough to meet all children's needs. The childminder provides a range of activities, that are effective in meeting the needs of some children but lacks understanding of what to provide for others. For instance, she encourages older children to explore the wide range of resources in the setting, yet babies have fewer resources and opportunities available to them. This has an impact upon children's attitudes towards their learning. n The childminder's knowledge and understanding of children's learning and

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need to do better?

development is inconsistent. In particular, she does not demonstrate awareness of how to meet younger children's communication and language needs. For example, during story times, babies are sat in a bouncer chair and the childminder does not speak to them throughout the activity. n Some children independently select their own water bottles and receive encouragement to help clean and set up for lunch. Yet, at times when other children show interest in doing the same, the childminder does not acknowledge

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need to do better?

1 March 2022 this. As a result, some children do not have opportunity to develop confidence in their independence skills. n Children begin to learn simple mathematical concepts, such as quantity and sequencing numbers. The childminder asks older children to tell her how many water beads they have. She sequences numbers one to five as she counts with some younger children. n Some children use tools that support their small-muscle movements and hand- eye coordination. The childminder encourages them to use a small wooden hammer to try and hit the water beads to see what happens. Babies have brief periods where they are able to lay on their tummy to develop their overall strength. n The childminder manages risk well. She clears away spillages to prevent children having accidents. In addition, she talks to older children about using the oven in their role play and how to keep themselves safe. For example, she teaches them

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need to do better?

how to use an oven glove. n Hygiene routines are consistent. Children wash their hands after using the bathroom and before they eat. The childminder cleans surfaces before and after children use them for activities.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

Childminding assistants do not have enough knowledge of how to recognise when children are or may be at risk of abuse. In addition, they do not demonstrate an understanding of how to report these concerns effectively to ensure children are safe. The childminder lacks understanding of the 'Prevent' duty guidance and how to recognise the signs of when children may be being drawn into or exposed to extremist views and behaviours. Despite this, the childminder demonstrates sufficient understanding of when children are at risk of abuse or neglect and how to report this. She is aware of the indicators for female genital mutilation and how to report her concerns.

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Due date

ensure assistants have an up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding issues to enable them to keep children safe 16/03/2022

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Due date

1 March 2022 improve your understanding of the 'Prevent' duty and how to identify children are at risk of being exposed or drawn into extremist views and behaviours 16/03/2022

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Due date

maintain accurate documentation which records a daily record of children's hours of attendance. 16/03/2022

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Due date

improve the curriculum to ensure that all children's individual learning needs are consistently met, particularly the youngest children. 01/06/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY450320 Local authority Wandsworth Inspection number 10208733 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 4 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 6 September 2021

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in the London Borough of Wandsworth. The childminder provides childcare Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, during term time only. She holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder discussed her curriculum and activities with the inspector. n The inspector observed the childminder and her assistant in their practice with the children. n The inspector gave parents opportunity to share their views. n Discussions were held with the childminder and her assistant at appropriate times. n The inspector reviewed documents that were relevant to the inspection process.

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Inspection activities

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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