Childminder in Lewisham

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

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

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The provision is inadequate

Children's welfare is compromised, due to significant weaknesses in the childminder's leadership and management. The childminder has not informed Ofsted of household members or assistants. This means that children are in regular contact with adults whose suitability has not been checked. In addition, the childminder has failed to notify Ofsted of changes to her service. She cares for children outside of the age range for which she is currently registered. This puts children at risk.

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The provision is inadequate

Children are put at further risk, due to the childminder's lack of understanding about her legal responsibilities. The childminder operates with more than three adults working together at one time. She is unable to provide evidence that she has sought permission from parents to leave children in the sole care of her assistants. In addition, accurate records of children's attendance are not maintained.

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The provision is inadequate

Children have some positive experiences. They settle well in the childminder's home and enjoy attending her setting. Children are encouraged to pour and mix ingredients to create play dough. Adults talk with them about what they do, supporting them to engage in activities.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not evaluate her service, so that she complies with the conditions of her registration. She lacks knowledge and understanding of what events to notify Ofsted of and the records that must be maintained. The childminder fails to recognise the impact of these significant breaches of requirements. n The childminder does not ensure that information about all assistants and household members is provided to Ofsted, so that the required suitability checks can be completed. The childminder works with more adults, and with older children, than her registration allows. This exposes children to risk. n On occasions, the childminder leaves children in the care of assistants, whose suitability has not been checked. She is unable to provide evidence that parental permission is obtained, as required. This further heightens risks to children's safety and welfare. n The childminder does not keep accurate records of daily attendance for children.

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need to do better?

She records children's expected attendance, rather than the actual hours that children arrive and depart. This means that important information about who is on the premises is not available in the event of an emergency. n On the whole, the childminder works with parents to meet the individual needs of the children in her care. She has arrangements in place that keep them

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need to do better?

24 November 2022 informed of their children's day and their progress. n Children behave well. They listen to the childminder and follow simple instructions. They listen intently to stories that are read to them. The childminder praises children's efforts as they build with blocks and name colours, helping to build their confidence and self-esteem. n The childminder listens to the children and follows their lead around activities they would like to do. She engages in role play with them, for example pretending to cook, and asks the children to gather all the ingredients and equipment they will need, fostering their imagination. n Children learn about the diverse world we live in and the differences between people through a variety of books and resources available in the childminder's home. They regularly have discussions about what makes people unique, particularly when they are on outings and experiencing the diverse make up of

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need to do better?

society for themselves. If children's home language is not English, the childminder ensures she provides opportunities to use their home language in play and learning by repeating key words frequently throughout the day. n The childminder ensures children are physically active and have opportunities for fresh air. She is keen for children to learn about the world around them and encounter real life experiences. They enjoy daily walks to local parks and playgrounds, where they run and climb and she takes them on regular trips to museums.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder's safeguarding practice is weak. She is unclear about her responsibility to notify Ofsted about changes to people living and working on her premises, therefore, children's safety is compromised. The childminder has allowed new assistants to work alone with children before Ofsted can complete the required checks. The childminder has not kept accurate records of children's attendance, therefore, important information is unavailable in the event of an emergency. The childminder keeps up to date with mandatory training. She is aware of how to identify and report concerns about a child at risk of harm or abuse. The childminder's home is kept clean and hygienic. She checks her home for hazards daily.

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Due date

24 November 2022 ensure that information about all assistants and household members is provided to Ofsted, so that the required suitability checks can be completed 08/12/2022

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Due date

provide evidence that parent permission is obtained for each child before they are left in the sole care of assistants 08/12/2022

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Due date

maintain an accurate daily record of the hours that children attend, including their times of arrival and departure 08/12/2022

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Due date

improve knowledge and understanding of events to be notified to Ofsted. 08/12/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2572585 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10250870 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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Total number of places

Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020. She lives in Sydenham, in the London Borough of Lewisham. The childminder has a qualification in childcare at level 6. She is available to care for children each Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 6pm, throughout the year. The childminder works with two assistants.

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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 childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

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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