Childminder in Waltham Forest

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

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

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder continues to fail to meet the statutory requirements of the early years foundation stage (EYFS). The childminder's lack of understanding of the EYFS affects her ability to provide safe and stimulating care and education for children. However, the childminder is kind and builds warm relationships with children in her care. For example, she comforts children and reassures them if they become tired or unwell. The childminder praises children regularly and teaches them to be kind and polite. Young children learn to say 'thank you' and they build friendships with their peers. However, the childminder's care practices, such as those for eating and sleeping, compromise children's health and well-being.

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The provision is inadequate

Although the childminder has started familiarising herself with the learning and development requirements of the EYFS, this is not fully understood or embedded. As a result, the quality of learning experiences and interaction from the childminder are not good. For instance, the childminder provides activities to keep children busy, but does not have a plan for why they are provided and what she aims children to learn from those activities. Children have limited opportunities to make choices and explore their own ideas and interests. The childminder knows the children in her care well and has some ideas of what they should learn next. However, she does not use this knowledge effectively to help children to develop. For example, the childminder wants children to become more independent but does not implement it throughout the day. Consequently, children do not learn skills of completing simple tasks for themselves. The childminder's lack of

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The provision is inadequate

understanding of how to teach restricts children's communication and language development. For example, she does not use a wide range of words through her interactions with children to improve their vocabulary. Stories and books are not provided routinely, and when children ask for them, the childminder does not encourage this interest to further extend children's learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has not addressed actions raised at her last inspection. Her lack of understanding of the EYFS has resulted in further breaches of the statutory requirements. This means that there continues to be significant weaknesses in self-evaluation and the quality of care and education provided. n The childminder does not help children learn to be healthy. She does not ensure she provides healthy, balanced and nutritious meals, in line with the government healthy menu guidance. This means that children do not receive a range of essential nutrients at each meal, that they need to grow and develop. n The childminder does not make sure safety equipment is in good working order to keep children safe in the event of a fire. Neither does she ensure that nappy changing practices prevent any cross-contamination.

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need to do better?

18 October 2022 n The childminder has not familiarised herself with the latest government safety guidance around sleeping arrangements. For example, she does not know how to put infants and young children safely for sleep and what equipment is approved for safe sleeping. This puts children's safety at risk. n The childminder has eliminated hazards identified at the previous inspection. However, she has failed to identify other risks to children's safety. For example, she does not consider what risks there are to young children when planning activities. This means that some resources are not suitable for young children's play and puts children's safety at risk. n The childminder has started familiarising herself with guidance on how children develop and learn. However, she does not plan age-appropriate experiences for each child that builds on what children already know and can do. For example, she focuses on mathematical development with children under two years old

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need to do better?

when they have not yet developed the communication and language skills they need to fully understand. In addition, the childminder does not allow enough time for children to think and respond to questions. This does not help children to extend their vocabulary. n Children enjoy activities, such as playing with water, both inside and outside. However, the childminder does not respond to children's development and emerging interests. For example, she is aware that some children love pressing the buttons on the toys. However, she does not provide opportunities or resources where they could enjoy and explore this interest. n Children enjoy access to fresh air on a daily basis. They also learn about nature and how to look after the childminder's pet rabbits. n The childminder has improved communication with parents and regularly updates them about their child's day. Parents provide positive feedback.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder does not ensure that Ofsted is informed about required changes within 14 days. This includes information required for Ofsted to assess the ongoing suitability of those living or working on the premises. The childminder continues to fail to accurately record children's attendance and have effective risk assessments in place to keep children safe. The childminder can describe different types and signs of child abuse and knows how to report concerns about children's welfare. However, she does not know the correct procedure to follow if an allegation is raised against any adult living or working on the premises. This is because the childminder's safeguarding policy is not in line with the guidance and procedures of the local safeguarding partnership. In addition, the childminder has failed to comply with data protection legislation and keep any personal data stored electronically safe and protected.

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Due date

ensure the safeguarding policy is understood by staff and in line with the guidance and procedures of the local safeguarding partnership and includes an explanation of the action to be taken in the event of an allegation being made against anyone working or living on the premises 04/11/2022

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ensure meals provided are healthy, balanced and nutritious, in line with government healthy menu guidance 04/11/2022

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comply with requirements of health and safety legislation, including fire safety and hygiene requirements 04/11/2022

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improve knowledge and understanding of how to put children to sleep, having regard to the latest government safety guidance 04/11/2022

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implement an effective risk assessment system to ensure children are not exposed to any potential risks of harm 04/11/2022

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comply with data protection legislation, particularly to ensure the required registration with the Information Commissioner's Office is maintained 04/11/2022

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maintain an accurate daily record of children's attendance, which includes their hours of attendance 04/11/2022

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improve knowledge and understanding of what must be notified to Ofsted. 04/11/2022

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Due date

18 October 2022 improve knowledge and understanding of how to provide children with a broad curriculum that considers the individual needs, interests and development of each child 30/11/2022

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improve the quality of teaching and plan suitably challenging experiences for each child in all areas of learning and development, focusing on the prime areas for the youngest children to support their good progress 30/11/2022

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Due date

ensure children have access to a wide range of interesting toys and resources, including books, to help them learn and develop various skills 30/11/2022

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Due date

implement effective self-evaluation and professional development to swiftly identify and address any weaknesses and breaches in the requirements of registration. 30/11/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2523577 Local authority London Borough of Waltham Forest Inspection number 10247730 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 5 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 22 June 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019. She lives in Higham Hill, in the London Borough of Waltham Forest. The childminder provides her service from Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, throughout most of the year.

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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 inspector spoke to the parents, the childminder and children and took account of their views and experiences. n The childminder and the inspector discussed the organisation of the setting and the educational programmes. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, inside and outside, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector had a joint discussion with the childminder about the activities observed. n A sample of required documentation was viewed by the inspector.

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Inspection activities

18 October 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

18 October 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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