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 Not applicable

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The provision is inadequate

Children do not play and learn in a safe environment because the childminder does not identify and minimise risks appropriately. Children's overall learning experiences are variable, as the childminder does not have a secure understanding of how to use the youngest children's interests to provide sequenced learning and build on what they know and can do. Despite this, most children behave well, and older children are often happily engaged in adult-led activities.

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The provision is inadequate

Throughout the day, children participate in a succession of activities planned by the childminder. For example, children are shown how to paint a sliced apple and then print with it on paper, and stick eyes on spots of glue that the childminder has put on paper. While older children do enjoy these activities, they do not meaningfully support the youngest children to make progress in the prime areas needed to provide a foundation for learning.

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The provision is inadequate

Babies are content in the setting and form bonds with the childminder and her assistants. They enjoy being lifted up and down the slide and exploring a basket of treasures. However, they are often called away from play that is engaging them to join in with activities that do not attract their curiosity or enthusiasm. For example, babies playing contentedly with a car are asked to stop and join in with a pretend picnic. The childminder asks questions about what colour the plastic food is. This does not offer these youngest children opportunities to learn based on their interests and next steps in development.

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need to do better?

n Children do not play and learn in a safe environment because the childminder does not demonstrate a secure knowledge and understanding of how to keep children safe. Risks are not minimised appropriately for children. The childminder completes written risk assessments. However, these are not specific to the setting or effective in ensuring that children are not exposed to serious risk of injury. Hazards include a metal parasol pole sticking out of the ground and hidden by overgrown weeds, which poses the risk of children falling on it. Adult bicycles propped against a fence may fall or be pulled onto children as they play close by. The poor organisation of the garden means that there is insufficient space for children to play safely. For example, logs for climbing and balancing on are positioned close to the end of the slide, then covered by a play tent. As a result children may fall on them as they go down the slide.

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need to do better?

n Older children wash fruit ready for snack and help themselves to water using a jug on a table. This supports their independence. However, younger children are not offered similar, developmentally appropriate opportunities to develop their independence. For example, assistants lift younger children on and off outdoor

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7 December 2022 equipment and open objects for them. This means children are not given the opportunity to practise their physical skills or persevere for themselves. n Children's good health, hygiene and well-being is not promoted consistently. For example, babies have their nappies changed and are lifted into high chairs to eat snack without washing their hands. At mealtimes, babies lean over, unobserved by an adult, and take food which has already been handled or partially eaten by others. Babies play and crawl through dirt which has not been cleaned up after being trailed into the room from outside. n Parents say that they feel their children are known and loved at the setting. The children learn about kindness, respect and sharing. Parents share that the childminder takes time to get to know the children and families. However, while the childminder shares much information with parents, she does not always

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work proactively with them to address safety or developmental issues, such as when young children learning to walk drink from a bottle as they play. n Babies do not progress as they could in their learning. This is because they do not receive appropriate teaching from either the childminder or her assistants. The childminder is aware of ways in which she can support the professional development of her assistants. For example, she holds regular meetings with them to offer guidance on how they can support children in achieving identified next steps. She makes suggestions such as reading books and encouraging children's speech by helping them to retell the story. However, the childminder's own understanding of the learning needs of babies is insufficient. As a result, the support given does not enable assistants to develop their practice effectively to meet the learning needs of the youngest children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

Children's health, welfare and safety is compromised because of weaknesses in identifying and minimising health and safety risks. The childminder and her assistant have a clear understanding of child protection issues. The childminder is clear about the importance of making prompt referrals should she have any concerns about a child or adult. Safer recruitment procedures are followed to ensure that assistants are suitable to work with children.

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Due date

7 December 2022 ensure that the childminding environment is risk assessed effectively and risks of accident and injury are minimised 06/01/2023

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Due date

ensure that children's good health is supported by cleaning dirty floors before babies are able to crawl and play on them 06/01/2023

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Due date

ensure that effective handwashing and hygiene routines are in place to reduce the risk of cross-contamination 06/01/2023

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Due date

ensure that the environment is organised to offer children safe and appropriate spaces in which to eat, play and learn 06/01/2023

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Due date

ensure that the expectations for babies' learning are based on what they can do and appropriate teaching strategies are used to support their development 06/01/2023

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Due date

ensure that all children are provided with challenging and engaging learning experiences appropriate for their age and stage of development. 06/01/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2579504 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 10250968 Type of provision Childminder Registers Early Years Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 8 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020 and lives in Peckham, in south-east London. She operates Monday to Friday, all year round, from 8am to 6pm. The childminder employs several assistants. She holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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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 and the inspector completed a learning walk by discussing the curriculum and the childminder's implementation throughout the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n Several parents emailed their views to the inspector, which were taken into account. n The childminder shared relevant documentation and the inspector reviewed evidence of the suitability of the assistants working alongside her. n The inspector talked to assistants at appropriate times during the inspection,

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and took account of the information they shared.

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7 December 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

7 December 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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