Childminder in Sutton

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

The quality of education Inadequate Behaviour and attitudes Inadequate Personal development Inadequate Leadership and management Inadequate Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is inadequate

Children's safety and well-being are not assured. The childminder has not ensured that she takes the necessary steps to meet all of the needs of the children in her care. She does not demonstrate the professional curiosity needed to ensure that she is alert to all indications that a child may be at risk of harm. These are breaches to the requirements of the early years foundation stage, which have a significant impact on children's education, safety and well-being. Children have daily access to trips within the local community. However, the childminder has not fully explored the impact on children's individual needs of being out of the house all day. For example, children have limited opportunities to develop their personal care skills, such as toilet training.

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The provision is inadequate

Children are not fully engaged in planned activities to enhance their learning experience. Although the childminder knows what the children like to do, she does not have sufficient understanding of each child's developmental stage. She fails to gather information regarding children's development from parents to support her understanding of what each child can do in order to plan challenging learning opportunities for the children.

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder shows some awareness of how to promote children's language and vocabulary. Children enjoy sharing books with the childminder during visits to the library and are eager to join in actions to familiar rhymes. She is supporting children with English as an additional language as she uses dual-language books from their home as well as parent-made videos of familiar words children may use.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not have a good enough understanding of her role in promoting children's learning and development. As a result, children do not benefit from a well-planned curriculum with activities that build on what individual children already know and can do. The childminder does not plan activities for children. Therefore, the childminder misses many teachable moments when children are playing. n Children currently spend the majority of the day outside the childminder's home due to refurbishments to the premises. The childminder fails to complete robust risk assessments for when she is out of the premises. She has not considered all things to keep children safe when outdoors. She does not teach children to be aware of safety while crossing the road, although children hold onto the buggy while walking. She fails to recognise the importance of having a first-aid kit with her when outdoors. She has not considered children's needs for eating or the

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need to do better?

provision for suitable sleeping arrangements for children when out of the house all day. This impacts on children's safety, well-being and development.

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need to do better?

21 September 2022 n The childminder makes use of some professional development opportunities, such as child protection and first-aid training. However, she does not focus her own professional development sufficiently on developing her understanding of how children learn and how to plan a meaningful curriculum. Consequently, the curriculum is not well planned to ensure children make the progress they should. n Parents provide positive feedback about the childminder and the care she provides for their children, commenting that their children are happy. The childminder shares some information about what the children have been doing at the end of the day. However, she has not developed a partnership whereby she seeks information about what the children can already do when they start or how parents can support their child's learning. Therefore, a lack of partnership working hinders children's continuity of care and education.

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need to do better?

n However, there are some positive aspects. When playing in the park, children enjoy running and being physically active. The childminder provides healthy snacks and meals. n Children form positive relationships with the childminder, as they seek comfort and cuddles when needed. The childminder builds children's self-esteem well as she praises them for their achievements. This helps to build their confidence.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

Weaknesses in the childminder's safeguarding knowledge and practice undermine her ability to safeguard children. Although the childminder completes regular safeguarding and child protection training, she does not fully demonstrate an understanding of how to recognise signs of abuse. She has a written safeguarding policy and knows the correct procedure to follow in line with other professionals should she be concerned about a child. Although the childminder has identified risks within the premises, she does not continue these assessments outside the setting. Consequently, children's safety is at risk. The childminder understands what to do should an allegation be made against her or a household member.

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Due date

gain a secure knowledge and understanding of how to safeguard children, underpinned by professional curiosity, in order to swiftly identify and respond to any concerns about children 25/10/2022

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Due date

21 September 2022 develop a curriculum to provide enjoyable and appropriately challenging activities, which help children to deepen and consolidate their learning 25/10/2022

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Due date

complete effective risk assessments for both indoors and outdoors, to ensure that risks to children's safety are identified and minimised or removed 25/10/2022

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Due date

develop effective partnerships with parents whereby relevant information is gathered and shared to ensure children's well-being and learning is of the most importance. 25/10/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2545458 Local authority Sutton Inspection number 10215535 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 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019. She lives in Sutton, in the London Borough of Sutton. She operates Monday to Friday, 8am until 6.00pm, all year round, excluding bank and family holidays. She holds a relevant childcare qualification. The childminder offers funding for children aged three and four years.

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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 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities outdoors and assessed the impact this had on children's learning. n The inspector had discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. She also spoke to the children. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children. n Parents spoke with the inspector to share their views. n A sample of the childminder's documents were reviewed by the inspector. This includes safeguarding policies, training certificates and suitability checks for household members.

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Inspection activities

21 September 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

21 September 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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