Childminder in Newham

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

The childminder does not assure children's welfare, because significant weaknesses in her leadership and management compromise their safety. The childminder is in breach of requirements relating to assessing the suitability of her assistant. This means leaving children alone with adults who have not undergone the correct suitability checks with Ofsted. In addition, there is a lack of proof to ensure that she has the required records, documents, and proof of training. That said, children are happy and settled in her care.

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The provision is inadequate

The curriculum is not ambitious or well designed. Children make do with what is offered and they are not making good progress effectively, as much as they should do. The childminder does not ensure that children receive challenging, high-quality, and stimulating learning experiences. The learning resources are not reflective of children's individual age and stage of developmental or offer stimulating challenges. Learning experiences are limited because the curriculum planned for them is not effective. The childminder does not build on what children already know and what they need to learn next. This has a negative impact on children's next steps in education.

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder builds warm relationships with the children and they are confident around visitors and, in general, children behave well. However, occasionally there are times when the childminder overlooks negative behaviour without intervening to continue to build on children's understanding of right from wrong.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has not informed Ofsted that she has an assistant working with her. Although, Ofsted was notified of this person, the required checks for assessing suitability to work with children have not been completed. This puts children at risk from harm with adults not suitably vetted by Ofsted. n The childminder does not manage her provision effectively to ensure that she fulfils the registration requirements. She has failed to update her own professional knowledge and skills. This means there are significant breaches in the service provided. This impacts on children's safeguarding and welfare, and their learning and development. n The childminder is unable to provide access to relevant records and documentation. For example, children's required records are not as required, attendance records are not fully maintained as required, and she is unable to provide proof of her paediatric first-aid qualification, and public liability

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insurance. Therefore, children's safety is not assured. n The childminder has a limited understanding of how to assess children's current stages of development. Although, she can talk about what children like to do,

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4 April 2023 she is unsure of what the gaps are in their learning and cannot explain her plans effectively to support them. n The childminder plans some activities for children, such as tracing their name. However, she does not know what they need to learn next, the quality and range of stimulating learning experiences are limited. Children become restless as their learning needs are not being sufficiently met. n Children have some opportunities to develop their interest in early reading and writing, but there are missed opportunities to extend on this. For example, books are stored in closed containers. n Children are familiar with the childminder and her family; they arrive happy and talk freely with the childminder and her family members. n Children are generally able to address their personal needs and gain levels of independence with routine tasks, such as handwashing. However, resources are not always accessible within their reach. For example, no access to a towel to

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dry their hands. n The childminder's lack of awareness of the requirements means she is unable to fully evaluate her provision and plan appropriate, targeted improvements for her setting.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

There are significant breaches in the welfare requirements. These relate to using an assistant without ensuring all required checks are undertaken with Ofsted, not able to provide proof of required records, no proof of first-aid qualifications, and no proof of public liability insurance. This compromises children's safety. However, the childminder does have a basic understanding of the roles of the different safeguarding agencies and understanding of what to do should there be an allegation made against her, or somebody living or working in her home.

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Due date

inform Ofsted of any person who has regular contact with children, including any assistants, so that the required checks on their suitability can be completed 11/04/2023

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4 April 2023 maintain required records to ensure they are available to share with parents, relevant professionals and Ofsted as and when requested 11/04/2023

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ensure all records are easily accessible and available, and you are aware of the responsibilities under the Data Protection Act (DPA) 1998, including the registration with the Information Commissioner's Office 11/04/2023

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maintain a daily record of the names of the children being cared for on the premises, their hours of attendance, this includes the times when children are collected and dropped off to and from their own homes 11/04/2023

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ensure that a valid paediatric first-aid training course is completed, and proof of certificate is available when requested 14/04/2023

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maintain appropriate public liability insurance at all times 11/04/2023

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improve the quality of teaching to provide children with appropriate challenges and to build on their learning in all areas, including their language development and motivation to achieve 31/05/2023

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improve the use of assessment to develop a clear understanding of children's development from the time they start and ongoing, use this information to plan purposeful activities to support children's learning across all areas of the curriculum 31/05/2023

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Due date

evaluate the quality of all aspects of the provision and ensure this consistently meets the statutory requirements of the early years foundation stage, so that weaknesses in safeguarding and the educational needs of children are swiftly identified and addressed. 31/05/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY389654 Local authority Tower Hamlets Inspection number 10283975 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 2 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 24 August 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. She is available to care for children throughout most of the year, Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm. The childminder provides care for children receiving funding.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider 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 gave the inspector a tour of the premises, and showed what resources she has for use with minded children. n The inspector discussed with the childminder her understanding of the delivery of educational programmes for children. n The childminder and inspector had discussions at relevant points during the inspection, and the inspector spoke to the children when appropriate. n The inspector looked at documentation and records, and discussed any changes in the childminder's and her household members' suitability. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about how she addresses self-evaluation to develop her knowledge and practice. n The inspector took account of parents' views from their written feedback.

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Inspection activities

4 April 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

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