Childminder in Lewisham

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

The quality of education Inadequate Behaviour and attitudes Inadequate Personal development Inadequate Leadership and management Inadequate Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Requires improvement

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The provision is inadequate

Children's safety is compromised. The childminder fails to assess risks effectively when providing activities for children, placing them at risk of harm. For example, a child fell into a paddling pool of water when trying to reach for a toy. While the childminder was close by to lift the child up, the activity was not appropriate for the ages of the children present. The childminder does not ensure small objects are not within reach of babies, such as small pieces of tape. As a result, they are at risk of choking.

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The provision is inadequate

Babies show curiosity when exploring the playroom. They move towards toys that interest them. However, the childminder frequently disrupts their play when she picks them up and brings them back to her. Children are not able to make independent choices and their learning is continuously disturbed. This limits the progress that children are able to make in their learning and development and reduces the skills they gain in preparation for the next stage of their learning.

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The provision is inadequate

Children generally behave well and are encouraged to say 'please' and 'thank you' at appropriate times. However, the childminder does not intervene when, for example, older children snatch toys from younger children. This results in children becoming upset and frustrated, which impacts negatively on their well-being.

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The provision is inadequate

Children benefit from opportunities to visit the local parks and attend local supermarkets to buy fruit and vegetables. This helps them to learn about their local community and meet new people, supporting their social skills. Children are happy to sit with the childminder when they are tired or upset. She offers cuddles and offers plenty of reassurance, which helps to soothe and calm them.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a weak knowledge of the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage', which has resulted in some breaches to the requirements. She does not record required details for all children on roll. This means she is unaware of children's individual needs and contact information in the event of an emergency. n The childminder does not have a secure understanding of the learning and development requirements. She does not plan a challenging curriculum that is appropriate for the ages of children and their next steps in learning. For example, babies become restless as they sit in front of posters while the childminder sounds out different letters of the alphabet. As a result, children's individual learning needs are not being met effectively. n The childminder has accessed training to improve her practice. For example, she attended training to improve her teaching skills and her environment. However,

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need to do better?

23 March 2023 this has had a limited impact on enhancing her knowledge and skills to support children's learning and development. n The childminder fails to adequately supervise children, which means their safety is compromised. For example, at the time of the inspection she regularly left children with the inspector while completing other tasks such as changing children's clothing or answering the front door. The inspector had to draw the childminder's attention to the potential choking and drowning risks and guided her to address these. n The childminder has poor hygiene practices, which compromises children's health and well-being. For example, when children return from the garden, the childminder does not encourage them to wash their hands. Furthermore, fresh drinking water is not available and accessible to children throughout the day. n The childminder collects basic information about what children know and can do

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need to do better?

when they first join. This gives her an indication of what they need to learn next. n The childminder does not encourage children's love of reading. They show an interest in books and try to point to the characters and turn the pages. However, the childminder does not recognise the importance of this and moves the book out of their reach so she can continue to read. Therefore, children become uninterested at such times. n Children enjoy exploring sand in the garden and spend time scooping and transferring. This builds on their fine motor skills. However, the childminder misses opportunities to extend children's learning. For example, although children enjoy counting, she does not consider what she can teach the children next to build further on what they already know and can do. n The childminder does not ignite the children's curiosity during play. For instance, she paints babies' fingertips and places them once onto a piece of paper to

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need to do better?

make marks. The childminder then immediately tidies the activity away. This does not allow children to explore, think and use their own ideas during play. n The childminder has some knowledge of what she wants to teach children next. For example, she provides walkers to enable young children to take their first steps. She is also aware of completing progress checks for children aged between two and three years.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is in breach of the safeguarding and welfare requirements, which contributes to children's safety not being assured. She regularly completes safeguarding and other mandatory training such as first-aid. The childminder is able to describe possible signs of abuse and neglect. She understands the procedures to follow if she has any child protection concerns. This includes allegations against herself or another adult who works with children. The childminder maintains accurate records of accidents and attendance, as required. She checks the identity of visitors and records the details of their visit.

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Due date

develop strategies to manage children's particular behaviours in a way that helps children to learn about right from wrong and the impact of their behaviour 20/04/2023

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Due date

undertake relevant training and seek professional development opportunities to ensure that all children have quality learning and development experiences 20/04/2023

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Due date

ensure children are adequately supervised at all times so they are always within sight or hearing 20/04/2023

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ensure that all children have access to fresh drinking water at all times 20/04/2023

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Due date

gain a secure understanding about risk assessments to be able to identify potential safety hazards, and take prompt action to remove or minimise risks to safeguard children's safety and well-being 20/04/2023

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maintain a record of the required information about the children cared for 20/04/2023

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Due date

ensure good health and hygiene procedures are followed to support children's health and well-being, as well as teach them about staying healthy. 20/04/2023

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Due date

23 March 2023 consider the individual needs, interests and stages of development of each child to plan a range of challenging and enjoyable experiences to promote the learning of each child 20/04/2023

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Due date

develop an ambitious curriculum that builds on what children already know and can do. 20/04/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY551574 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10244019 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 10 Date of previous inspection 21 April 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in the London Borough of Lewisham. She provides childcare from 7.30am to 7pm, weekdays, throughout the year. She holds a relevant childcare qualification. The childminder offers funding for children aged two, three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together and discussed the early years curriculum. 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 childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

23 March 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

23 March 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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