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 Good

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The provision is inadequate

Leadership failures in meeting safeguarding and welfare requirements compromise children's safety. The childminder does not ensure that risk assessments are strong or consistently followed, which puts children at risk of harm. In addition, she does not provide activities that fully support their learning in the seven areas of learning. The childminder shows a lack of understanding of how to keep children engaged and stimulated in the activities. As such, they do not make enough progress in their learning. Despite this, they are happy and settled. Children enjoy having cuddles and share a close bond with the childminder. This helps them feel secure.

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The provision is inadequate

Children do not consistently learn about behaviour expectations and boundaries. For example, they throw around toys and do not help tidy up when asked to. They move from one activity to the other without much purpose and become disruptive to others. Despite this, children make choices as to what they want to play with and how. They ride cars and mix water and soil in the garden. Children are curious and confident to speak to adults and express their needs, such as asking for water or more food.

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need to do better?

n The childminder shows poor awareness of danger and does not consistently identify or remove risks to children. For example, she leaves children unattended for periods of time and leaves dangerous tools out while children are playing in the garden. As such, children are at risk of harm. n The childminder does not consistently teach children about how to stay safe. For example, when they climb furniture, she tells them not to do it but does not explain why that could be dangerous. As such, children do not learn how to avoid and manage risks safely. n The childminder does not support children's understanding of behaviour expectations consistently well. Strategies she uses are neither effective or consistent enough. For example, children bang the safety gates against the wall and show unkind behaviour towards others and the environment around them. As such, they do not learn boundaries and right from wrong.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not offer children opportunities to learn across all the areas of learning. Interactions and teaching are mainly limited to specific topics, such as colours and numbers, and do not meet their development needs appropriately. Despite this, interactions are pleasant. Children enjoy spending time with the childminder. n Children are often disengaged from the activities and become disruptive due to poor activity planning and unclear intentions. This impacts their learning and the learning of others. n The childminder uses some language in context and introduces new words

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need to do better?

16 January 2023 during play, such as 'helicopters' and 'seeds'. The childminder offers some opportunities for children to sing and listen to stories. This helps children develop their vocabulary and language skills. n The childminder encourages children to be independent in some of their needs. They try to put their shoes and coats on and learn how to pull their zippers up with her help. This supports them in the next stages of their learning. n Children benefit from nutritious meals. For instance, they enjoy eating different types of fruits at snack time and vegetables at lunchtime. This contributes to children's physical health. n Partnership with parents is not consistently effective. The childminder does not keep parents fully informed of their child's progress check at age two in a timely manner. Despite this, they feel well supported and appreciate how flexible the childminder is in meeting their family needs.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has not kept her knowledge and skills up to date with recent changes. This has not allowed her to be able to offer continuous good quality care and education to children. The childminder has poor knowledge of what she must notify Ofsted of. Despite this, she has done some mandatory training, such as safeguarding and first aid.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder does not safeguard children sufficiently well due to weaknesses in how she risk assesses the environment. Despite this, she has undertaken safeguarding training and shows good understanding of what to do in case she suspects children might be at risk of harm. She is familiar with wider safeguarding issues, such as female genital mutilation and radicalisation, and knows who to contact if she has a concern. The childminder is aware of what she must do if an allegation is made against her or anyone in her household. This helps reduce the risk to children.

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Due date

improve knowledge and awareness of risk assessments in order to offer safer environments for children 23/01/2023

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Due date

implement behaviour management strategies that help children understand boundaries, expectations and risks 23/01/2023

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Due date

16 January 2023 improve knowledge of significant events that must be notified to Ofsted 23/01/2023

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Due date

improve partnership with parents to make sure that, as required, they are kept informed of their child's development at age two 23/01/2023

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Due date

undertake professional development opportunities in order to provide high- quality standards of care and education to children 13/02/2023

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Due date

implement a curriculum that is centred around children's needs and interests and offers rich and engaging learning opportunities in all seven areas of learning. 13/02/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY303854 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 10234917 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 8 Date of previous inspection 7 March 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in Nunhead, in the London Borough of Southwark. The childminder provides care from Monday to Friday, all year round. She holds a relevant level 3 qualification in childminding.

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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 setting. n The childminder and inspector held discussions about the curriculum. n The inspector observed the childminder implementing an activity and jointly evaluated it. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children and spoke with her at appropriate times. n The childminder and the inspector held discussions around the leadership and management of the setting. n The inspector spoke to parents and read written feedback to gather their views on the childminder. n The inspector reviewed documents relevant to the inspection process.

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Inspection activities

16 January 2023 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

16 January 2023 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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