Childminder in Waltham Forest

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 welfare is compromised. The childminder's knowledge of risk assessments and safeguarding is weak. Children do not consistently access a well- planned curriculum. The childminder is unclear about what she wants children to learn. Children take part in activities. However, they are not based on the individual children's interests or stage of development.

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The provision is inadequate

Children have a choice of resources. They play with play dough, rolling pins and shape cutters. They use the rolling pins to flatten the dough and choose what shape they want to cut. However, the childminder does not let children freely play and explore, which limits their learning and creativity. Despite the weaknesses in practice, the childminder is caring towards the children, and they seem to enjoy their time and form positive bonds with her.

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The provision is inadequate

Children do not have enough opportunities to practise their physical skills. The childminder understands the need to provide children with activities to support their physical development, but does not do this on a regular enough basis. The childminder does not have an ambitious enough curriculum to target children's next steps in their learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides the children with a range of activities, both inside and outside. However, the equipment and activities are not adequately risk assessed. Broken and inappropriate resources are accessible to children outside. Children cannot access toys and activities independently inside as these are stored in boxes. These are stacked very high and are at risk of toppling. This compromises children's safety. n The childminder does not have clear learning intentions for each child and, therefore, children's learning needs are not consistently met. There are gaps in the delivery of the curriculum for physical development and supporting children's curiosity. For example, when children can crawl and cruise around furniture and are learning to walk, the childminder continually carries them. This does not help them progress to the next stage in their learning. n The childminder demonstrates some understanding of child development in the

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need to do better?

early years. For example, she knows that very young children need to focus on their physical, language and social and emotional development. However, when interacting and playing with the children, she talks to them about letters, number and shapes. n The childminder has undertaken professional development. She has attended several training courses. However, this knowledge has not been embedded into her practice, which has had an impact on the quality of the provision. Children

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16 February 2023 do make some progress while in the childminder's care. However, this is incidental and, therefore, not as rapid as it could be. n The childminder does not consistently follow good hygiene procedures. She encourages the children to wash their hands after playing outside and before meals. However, the toys and resources available to the children to play with outside are dirty. There are also occasions when the childminder wipes the children's hands with the sponge that she is cleaning the highchair with. n Parents speak highly of the childminder. They like that she is flexible and that she takes the children on regular trips and outings. The childminder sends parents photos of what the children have been doing throughout the day and provides feedback about their care when they collect at the end of the day. The childminder adapts her settling-in approach to meet the individual children's

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need to do better?

needs. This flexible approach helps children settle quickly and they form secure attachments with the childminder. n The childminder provides the children with healthy meals and snacks. She is aware of how to support children with allergies and intolerances. n Children have various opportunities to explore the wider community. The childminder takes them on regular outings, including visits to the farm, local parks, and the library. Children learn about nature and the world around them.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder does not have sufficient knowledge of how to identify if children are at risk of harm. She is not aware of wider safeguarding issues, such as the 'Prevent' duty, female genital mutilation, or grooming. However, she is aware of the main signs and symptoms of abuse. The childminder is unclear of what constitutes an accident and does not keep accurate written records. The childminder is not able to identify risks to children and does not act appropriately when risks are highlighted to her. She does not carry out robust risk assessments of the environment or the resources in the setting.

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Due date

develop knowledge of safeguarding procedures, particularly wider issues such as the 'Prevent' duty, county lines and the indicators that female genital mutilation may occur 03/04/2023

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Due date

16 February 2023 ensure effective risk assessment systems are in place to identify and remove or minimise risks 03/04/2023

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develop the curriculum to ensure it clearly identifies what it is that all children need to learn, how this reflects their individual needs and offers appropriate challenge, to help them make at least good progress 01/05/2023

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Due date

improve teaching skills to help support children in building on what they already know and can do 01/05/2023

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Due date

ensure good hygiene procedures are followed to promote and support children's health and well-being 01/05/2023

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Due date

keep an accurate written record of any accidents to a child. 03/04/2023

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should:

n make the most of positive interactions to help promote children's curiosity and physical development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2595918 Local authority London Borough of Waltham Forest Inspection number 10264043 Type of provision Childminder Registers Early Years Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in November 2020. The home is situated in Walthamstow, in the London Borough of Waltham Forest. The childminder provides care between 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. She provides early years funding for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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 childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises used for childminding. n The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children. She held discussions with the childminder regarding what she wants children to learn. n The childminder shared a sample of documents with the inspector. This included evidence about the suitability of those living on the premises.

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Inspection activities

16 February 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 February 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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