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 learning and development is compromised when the childminder exceeds the usual adult-to-child ratios. This means that she is unable to provide attention and high-quality interactions for all children within her care. Furthermore, the childminder does not have the required records for some children, such as attendance records, medical information and emergency contact details. This has an impact on her ability to keep children safe. For instance, the childminder does not know when children have been in her care and would be unable to share this information with other agencies should a safeguarding concern arise about a child. These are significant breaches in the early years foundation stage requirements.

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The provision is inadequate

Children have positive relationships with the childminder and she shows care and affection for them. Children play together cooperatively most of the time and the childminder offers them regular praise and encouragement. However, there are times when the childminder's use of the television and high chairs is not an appropriate way to manage their behaviour. For example, distractions from the television often mean that some children quickly lose concentration and, at times, this also hinders their listening and attention. Some children are put in high chairs when it is not appropriate for their age or stage of development, for example, when they are upset. Therefore, the childminder is not fully supporting children in learning to manage their feelings and emotions appropriately.

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The provision is inadequate

Children's learning is not fully supported as the curriculum is not consistently planned or reflective of the individual learning needs of the children. Children have access to a limited number of resources from which to choose. Other toys are kept out of reach to children in cupboards that are blocked by furniture. This limits their ability to make choices and take the lead in their own learning. At times, children's independence is hindered by the childminder. For example, they do not use the wash-hand basin and instead the childminder washes their hands herself. This does not help children learn how to do things by themselves or build their independence skills.

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need to do better?

n The quality of provision has declined significantly since the previous inspection. The childminder has not kept her knowledge of the requirements up to date. As a result, she has failed to meet some of the safeguarding and welfare requirements and she does not provide an adequate standard of education. n The childminder has some understanding of children's needs and undertakes basic observations of children's development. She provides parents with feedback about their activities and routines. However, she does not plan for an ambitious curriculum that provides children with opportunities to challenge and

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need to do better?

28 October 2022 build on what they know and can do. n The childminder does not have a sufficient understanding of the progress check for children between the age of two and three years. This prevents her from working effectively with parents to ensure early action is taken to address gaps in children's development and to offer suggestions of how to support them at home. n The childminder does not fully comply with health and safety legislation. For example, the trampoline in the garden is worn. In addition, the childminder has not considered safety guidelines regarding young children's use of this equipment and their level of physical development. Inside the premises, the childminder does not consider the current arrangements for the drying of children's hands so that their health is protected. Furthermore, she has not considered other hazards nearby while children are having their nappies changed. n The childminder's record keeping across all areas is disorganised and not easily

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need to do better?

accessible and available. Her understanding of the need to keep accurate records, such as documentation to ensure the safe and efficient management of the setting, is weak. n Children are unable to settle to sleep because the childminder does not create a calming environment. For example, she uses the television and loud music from her mobile phone as an aid to help them to sleep. This is not conducive to creating an environment for children to rest in. n The childminder provides opportunities for children to go on local outings to the park, childminder groups and the library. This helps children to socialise with others. n Children enjoy painting activities. However, the childminder fails to teach some children how to mange their own play and be independent due to the restriction of the high chairs. n The childminder does not always recognise how to adapt the way she communicates with children in order to help support their emerging language

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need to do better?

skills. For example, she does not provide children with enough time to think and answer before she responds for them.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder does not demonstrate a good enough understanding of safeguarding to keep children safe. She has some understanding of child protection issues, such as basic signs and symptoms that may indicate concerns about the child's welfare. She is unclear of her procedure on how and when to record possible concerns and does not demonstrate a robust knowledge of how to make a referral to the relevant authorities, should it be necessary. Children's safety and welfare are at risk because the childminder does not know what to do should there be an allegation about an adult. Risk assessments are not thorough enough to ensure children remain safe in her home. The childminder does not identify and remove cleaning products that are in easy reach of children in the utility room,

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Safeguarding

28 October 2022 which children pass through to access the bathroom. The childminder does not provide a safe outdoor environment for children. For example, the trampoline is unsafe.

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Due date

maintain the required adult-to-child ratios at all times 21/11/2022

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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 21/11/2022

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Due date

provide effective behaviour management strategies, to ensure that children's behaviour is managed appropriately and in a positive way so that children begin to learn to self-regulate 21/11/2022

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Due date

ensure that the curriculum and the activities provided to implement it are challenging, purposeful, easily accessible and enhance children's learning 30/11/2022

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Due date

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. Ensure they are easily accessible and available for inspection 21/11/2022

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Due date

ensure that a daily record of the names of the children being cared for on the premises and their hours of attendance is always maintained 21/11/2022

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Due date

28 October 2022 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 30/11/2022

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Due date

ensure that there are effective health and safety arrangements in place, with particular attention to personal care routines and the equipment in the garden 21/11/2022

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Due date

provide opportunities for children to practise their independence skills. 21/11/2022

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should:

n allow children enough time to think and respond to questions, to increase their language and communication skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY374356 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 10260671 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 9 Date of previous inspection 20 February 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Finchley in the London Borough of Barnet. She operates from Monday to Friday, 7am to 7pm, all year round, except 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 provider. n This inspection was carried out following a risk assessment process where concerns were raised. n The inspector looked at a sample of documents and certificates. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at various points during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education and the impact this has on children's learning.

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Inspection activities

28 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

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