Childminder in Barnet

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 well-being is at risk because the childminder and her assistants have a poor understanding of safeguarding policy and procedures. For example, they do not know the potential indicators of all forms of abuse and fail to recognise their duty to follow up concerns which may arise. This could put children at risk.

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The provision is inadequate

Children receive inadequate learning opportunities to progress at this setting. Children are generally happy and enjoy some activities that the childminder and her assistants provide. However, they are not challenged or stimulated sufficiently and do not receive the necessary support from the childminder to develop their play. Consequently, children spend much of their time wandering around and do not engage in activities that increase their skills and understanding.

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The provision is inadequate

Children are generally well behaved and respond well to the childminder and with each other. They understand the childminder's routines and house rules. However, babies are placed in a playpen with little stimulation for short periods, to prevent any conflict or safety issues with the other children. The babies who are confined to the playpen are not provided with sufficient stimulation, and this containment restricts their ability to explore the environment.

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder has failed to identify the weaknesses in her setting. She has underestimated the impact on children of not working closely with parents to fully identify their children's needs. When children's development or well-being falters, she does not fully explore the reasons for this with parents. She does not seek professional support and guidance.

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need to do better?

n Children do not receive sufficient support and interaction from the childminder to extend their learning. Children are not always engaged in activities that are appropriate to their level of understanding. The childminder plans activities for children to learn about the alphabet and to count. However, she does not consider if the way in which this is taught is meaningful and appropriate to their needs. Some children play contentedly, but others quickly lose interest and move on to something else. n The childminder and her assistants do not consider the learning needs of the babies when planning and organising the play areas. There are few toys, resources and opportunities available to engage and support these youngest children and motivate them to explore and investigate. Consequently, babies do not have enough opportunities to play or practise their skills. n When children play with activities, the childminder and her assistants supervise

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need to do better?

them to make sure they are safe. They comment on what children are doing,

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8 July 2022 but they do not recognise how to support and extend their learning. The childminder does not understand the online learning journal used to record and assess children's development and relies on an assistant to do this. n The childminder does not gather precise information from parents about children's experiences at home, to ensure that she can fully meet their needs. She does not complete the required progress check when children are two years old. She does not develop a targeted plan to support the child's future learning and development that involves parents and other professionals. n The childminder does not comply with health and safety legislation. For example, she does not have a fire or emergency evacuation procedure in place. Standards of hygiene are not maintained robustly enough in the premises. The childminder does not consider the current arrangements for the drying of children's hands so that children's health is protected.

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n The childminder's record-keeping across all areas is disorganised and not easily accessible and available. The daily attendance records for children are variable and the childminder does not keep a record of these for a reasonable amount of time as required. Some children's information is missing. This compromises children's safety and well-being. The childminder's understanding of the need to keep accurate records, such as documentation to ensure the safe and efficient management of the setting, is weak. n The childminder does not ensure that children's care needs and rest routines are consistently met. She does not prepare the environment with the necessary equipment for children to sleep safely and comfortably when needed. For example, when some children are put to sleep in their buggies for significant periods, this does not allow them to lie, roll, stretch or change position should they choose.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder does not safeguard children from harm. Although the childminder and her assistants have completed training in safeguarding, the childminder has not ensured that the assistants' understanding of it is robust enough. The childminder does not keep a record of potential concerns, and she does not ensure that relevant information is passed on to the appropriate agencies in a timely manner. This puts children at risk. Children are, sometimes, cared for by assistants who are unknown to Ofsted and not fully vetted. There are times when the childminder is not present and leaves the assistants for longer than the permitted two hours. This demonstrates serious breaches in child protection.

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Due date

develop a sound understanding of safeguarding policy and procedures, and have an up-to-date knowledge of all aspects of child protection, including procedures for reporting safeguarding concerns to the appropriate agencies 31/08/2022

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ensure that adults working with children are provided with support, advice and guidance on an ongoing basis in respect of understanding and implementing safeguarding policies and procedures 31/08/2022

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ensure that all required information is provided to Ofsted so that suitability checks can be completed in respect of all adults living on the premises and/or working with children 31/08/2022

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ensure that children are only left in sole care of assistants for two hours at most in a single day, and only when all of the assistants' suitability checks have been completed 31/08/2022

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implement effective fire safety and emergency evacuation procedures to ensure the safety of all children 31/08/2022

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ensure that there are effective hygiene arrangements in place, with particular attention to personal care routines 31/08/2022

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ensure that records are easily accessible and available for inspection 31/08/2022

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keep records relating to individual children for a reasonable period of time after they have left the setting 31/08/2022

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8 July 2022 keep accurate records for each child, with all the required information including their name and date of birth, the name, address and emergency contact details of their parents and information about who has parental responsibility 31/08/2022

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keep an accurate and organised daily record of the names of the children being cared for on the premises, their hours of attendance and the name of each child's key person. 31/08/2022

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ensure that the curriculum planned for children includes suitably challenging activities across all areas of learning and takes account of their ages, interests and any previous learning experiences. For the youngest children this must focus strongly on the three prime areas 31/08/2022

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review children's development between the ages of two and three years and provide parents with a short written summary of their child's development in the prime areas 31/08/2022

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ensure that information on the individual needs, interests and development of each child in your care is gathered and used to plan a challenging and enjoyable experience for each child in all areas of learning and development 31/08/2022

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ensure that equipment is used appropriately to meet the care needs of every child, particularly in relation to the playpen and arrangements for sleep. 31/08/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY472312 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 10226529 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 3 October 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Colindale, in the London Borough of Barnet. She operates Monday to Friday, from 6.30am to 6pm. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 2. The childminder employs three assistants who work with her on different days. She accepts funding for children aged two, three and four years.

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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 The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The childminder and the inspector had discussions at relevant points throughout the inspection. n The inspector viewed a selection of documents, including attendance records and children's information. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning.

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Inspection activities

8 July 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

8 July 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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