Childminder in Southwark

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

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

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The provision is inadequate

Breaches in the early years foundation stage (EYFS) requirements mean that children are not adequately safeguarded. The childminder does not have up-to- date paediatric first-aid training, and does not demonstrate enough awareness or action in the face of potential dangers. For example, when unfamiliar animals approach children outside, the childminder fails to act appropriately to ensure the safety of the children.

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The provision is inadequate

The quality of education that the childminder provides is poor. She is unable to link what she intends children to learn to activities. As a result, children do not make enough progress in their learning. Despite this, children feel secure and settle well. They look for her comfort and reassurance when they are upset.

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The provision is inadequate

Children have free access to a range of age-appropriate resources that they access and play with. They go up and down the slide, throw balls and enjoy having their morning snack outside in the communal garden. However, due to the childminder's poor knowledge of how children learn, they do not make as much progress as they could.

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The provision is inadequate

The behaviour-management strategies that the childminder puts in place do not support children's well-being and understanding of right and wrong. Children do not always treat equipment and others with respect and, when they do, this is not consistently recognised by the childminder.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not demonstrate a clear plan of what she wants children to learn. The curriculum is neither ambitious or planned around children's next steps and individual needs. For example, children working on their language skills are not challenged enough to speak during interactions. As such, children do not make sufficient progress in their learning. n The childminder offers some opportunities for children to sing songs, dance and read books. However, due to the lack of challenge and unclear learning intent with the activities, children often lose interest and move from activity to activity without much purpose. This affects their ability to make good progress, as they do not feel positive about their learning. n The childminder uses some mathematical language during play. She counts the number of steps going down the stairs and the number of pieces in a tower. This helps children to develop an awareness of numbers from an early age.

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need to do better?

n Behaviour-management strategies are neither effective or consistent to teach children expectations, such as to know right from wrong. For example, the childminder discusses that children are put on 'time out' when they are unkind

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need to do better?

27 July 2022 towards others. This does not support children's well-being or help them to understand their emotions. n The childminder does not encourage children to develop their independence. For example, she washes their hands herself and serves their food. This does not help children learn how to do things by themselves or build their independence skills. n Potential risks to children are not consistently identified and mitigated. For example, when children wrap strings around their neck, the childminder does not intervene or speak to children about the risk this could pose. This puts children at risk of harm and does not teach them how to keep safe. Nevertheless, there are times when the childminder talks to children about how to manage some small risks. For example, she talks to them about walking slowly up and down the stairs. n At times, the childminder praises children for some of their achievements, such

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as when children use strings to thread through holes in boards. This helps children to feel unique and proud of their achievements. n The childminder is kind and friendly. She provides freshly prepared nutritious meals. Children enjoy going out and benefit from fresh air in the garden each day. This supports them to make healthy choices. n Parents are not consistently kept informed of their children's learning progress. Nevertheless, they are complimentary of the childminder and feel reassured when they leave the children in her care. She gives them daily feedback on how well the children ate and how much they slept. n The childminder recognises that she has not kept herself up to date with her professional development. This impacts on the quality of the learning experiences children have access to.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder does not hold a valid and current paediatric first-aid training. She has not kept herself up to date with the requirements of the EYFS. This compromises children's safety. The childminder has some knowledge of child protection and safeguarding issues. For example, she is aware of possible signs and symptoms of abuse, including female genital mutilation. The childminder is aware of the 'Prevent' duty and signs of radicalisation. However, she is unclear on the correct procedures and who to contact to report possible signs of abuse and allegations against her or anyone in the household.

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Due date

27 July 2022 complete an approved course of training in paediatric first aid 26/08/2022

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Due date

improve knowledge and understanding of child protection and safeguarding procedures, including what to do in case of allegations 11/08/2022

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Due date

improve awareness of risks and ability to identify dangers to ensure children are kept safe at all times while also teaching them how to manage own risks successfully 11/08/2022

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Due date

improve knowledge and understanding of behaviour-management strategies and implement those that support children's well-being and understanding of boundaries 25/08/2022

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Due date

ensure parents are kept informed of and involved in their children's learning, both at the setting and at home 25/08/2022

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Due date

complete relevant and appropriate training to be able to provide quality learning experiences for all children and address the weaknesses in the provision 25/08/2022

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Due date

implement a curriculum that is ambitious and challenging, that is built on children's next steps and promotes opportunities for all children to make good progress in the seven areas of learning 25/08/2022

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Due date

improve the quality of interactions with children to fully promote their engagement and help them make good progress, particularly in their communication and language skills 25/08/2022

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Due date

provide opportunities for children to practise their independence skills. 25/08/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY265045 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 10219703 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 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 2 August 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003. She works as a co-childminder with her daughter, who is also a registered childminder. They work from a first-floor flat in Sydenham Hill, in the London Borough of Southwark. There is lift access to the home. The childminder operates Monday to Thursday, all day, for most of the year, with the exception of Bank Holidays and family holidays.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector spoke with parents to gather their views on the childminder. n The childminder and inspector held discussions about the curriculum. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children and spoke with them at different times during the inspection. n The childminder and the inspector discussed aspects of the leadership and management of the setting. n The inspector reviewed documents relevant to the inspection process.

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Inspection activities

27 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

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