Childminder in Brent

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

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

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder has failed to meet a number of requirements which relate to children's safeguarding, welfare, learning and development. This has an impact on children's care and learning.

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The provision is inadequate

Although children have a wide range of resources and can independently choose what to play with, the quality of education is weak. The childminder does not ensure that the intended curriculum is constantly implemented throughout the day. She does not make sure that all the assistants have good teaching skills to provide children with stimulating, engaging and challenging activities. The lack of challenge for children means they do not make as much progress as they could. The childminder does not ensure that the assistants effectively engage with children to develop their communication and language skills effectively. For example, they do not use effective questions to help older children think for themselves, or use repetitive language to help younger children extend their vocabulary.

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The provision is inadequate

Children build secure attachments with the childminder and the assistants. When needed, children enjoy cuddles and positive reassurance. However, the childminder does not ensure that all the assistants use a consistent approach in managing children's behaviour to help them understand the consequences of their actions. For example, when children snatch toys and shout at each other, the assistants do not explain the behaviour that is expected of them and why. This does not help children to understand the concept of sharing, and also does not prepare them for later learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not have a secure knowledge and understanding of all the statutory requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register. She does not monitor the quality of the provision effectively to ensure that any breaches and weaknesses are identified and addressed promptly. In addition, at times, the childminder works with three assistants at the same time, which requires a different registration. This is an offence to provide such care without registration. The childminder has acknowledged this and will ensure that this does not happen in future. n The childminder does not monitor the quality of provision effectively. Her one- to-one support, coaching and monitoring for the assistants are ineffective. As a result, the assistants do not provide high-quality teaching and do not consistently manage children's behaviour to support their personal development and preparation for the next stages in their lives.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not comply with the requirements of health and safety legislation, particularly hygiene requirements to avoid any cross-contamination.

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need to do better?

27 June 2022 For example, the childminder and the assistants do not ensure that birds' faeces are removed from all equipment in the garden before children access it. In addition, the assistants do not ensure that changing mats are disinfected between each nappy change. As a result, children's health and welfare needs are not met. n The childminder gathers information about children, when they start their journey at her setting. However, she does not ensure that all children aged between two and three years have their written progress check completed, as required. This means that parents do not receive a report that identifies their child's strengths, and any areas where their child's progress is less than expected. n The childminder has understanding of what she wants children to learn and achieve. However, together with the assistants, they are unable to implement learning opportunities effectively for children. For example, the childminder's

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need to do better?

plans for older children to be independent are not embedded on a daily basis, as the childminder and her assistants do simple tasks for children. Her intention for children to know about healthy food is not implemented every day, as some children are not invited to sit at the table for meals. This means that children do not learn basic social skills and manners. In addition, the childminder and the assistants do not have relevant discussions about healthy and unhealthy food when such opportunities arise, for instance, at mealtimes or in the garden. n Parents express that their children are happy in the childminder's setting. They are satisfied with routine feedback and pictures provided by the childminder. n Children enjoy outdoor play experiences and enjoy playing with water. This particularly benefits children who receive early years pupil premium funding or who may live in flats with no allocated garden.

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need to do better?

n Older children develop their understanding of early mathematical concepts of weight. The childminder introduces some mathematical language, such as 'heavy' and 'not heavy' when comparing rubber ducks in fishing nets.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder knows how to identify that children may be at risk of harm. She knows the correct procedures to follow if there are different child protection concerns or complaints. However, she is not always able to recognise some of them when presented with real-case scenarios and does not differentiate between complaints and allegations. In addition, the childminder does not ensure that all the assistants have an up-to-date knowledge of all child protection concerns, including female genital mutilation. This puts children's welfare at risk. The childminder provides Ofsted with the required information to check the suitability of any new people working on the childminding premises. However, she allows them to perform personal care tasks with children before suitability checks are fully completed. This puts children's safety at further risk.

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Due date

develop a better understanding of the safeguarding policy and procedures, the ability to differentiate allegations and complaints, and what correct procedures to follow if an allegation was raised 25/07/2022

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Due date

ensure that all staff understand the safeguarding policy and procedures, and make sure that all staff have an up-to- date knowledge of safeguarding issues, particularly in relation to female genital mutilation 25/07/2022

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Due date

implement an effective system to ensure that adults living or working on the premises are suitable and are not allowed to perform any personal care tasks with children until suitability checks are fully completed 25/07/2022

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Due date

implement effective supervision with staff that provides support, coaching and training for them, and helps to improve their teaching skills 25/07/2022

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Due date

ensure that all staff implement consistent methods of managing children's behaviour, so that children understand the consequences of their behaviour, know that some behaviour is unacceptable and how this can impact on others 25/07/2022

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Due date

comply with the requirements of health and safety legislation, particularly in relation to hygiene requirements in the garden and during nappy changing times 25/07/2022

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Due date

27 June 2022 ensure that all children aged between two and three years have a written progress check review, which is shared with parents/carers and identifies the child's strengths, and any areas where the child's progress is less than expected 25/07/2022

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Due date

ensure that the childminder and all assistants are able to effectively implement the intended curriculum to help children progress as much as they can. 25/07/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY550059 Local authority Brent Inspection number 10203955 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 15 Date of previous inspection 19 July 2021

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Wembley within the London Borough of Brent. The childminder operates all year round, between 8am and 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She works with assistants. The childminder provides funded early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and the inspector observed children playing and discussed the quality of education. n Children and parents talked to the inspector about their experiences at the childminder's setting. n The inspector observed activities indoors and outside, and assessed the impact of these on children's learning and their progress. n A range of relevant documents were viewed by the inspector, including relevant suitability checks and certificates for adults working with children.

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Inspection activities

27 June 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

27 June 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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