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

There has been a significant decline in the quality of provision since the last inspection. There are several weaknesses in the safeguarding and welfare and learning and development requirements which put children at risk. The childminder does not maintain an up-to-date daily record of children's attendance. This is a requirement of registration.

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder has little awareness of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children's learning and progress. The childminder does not have a secure understanding of child development. This prevents her from knowing that what she is teaching children is matched to their age and stage of development. The childminder does not track children's learning and progress effectively to assess and plan for their next steps in learning. While children are happy and engage in activities, much of the learning that takes place is incidental. As a result, children do not make the progress they are capable of.

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The provision is inadequate

Despite this, children form close bonds with the childminder. They approach her readily and with confidence. Children enjoy it when the childminder gets involved in their play. They learn to take turns and tidy up with her. Children begin to develop self-care skills, as the childminder teaches them to wash their hands as part of their daily routines.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not monitor the quality of her provision to ensure she is compliant with meeting the requirements of registration. Although the childminder completes various online training courses to support her practice, this does not translate into practice. She has not reflected on or embedded what she may have learned in her practice and delivery of the curriculum, to support children's progress. n The childminder makes sure she is aware of and follows changes to children's dietary requirements. However, she does not record this information about children's dietary requirements. This is a requirement. n The childminder does not consider the poor health implications and impact of offering young children snacks that are high in sugar, such as biscuits. Children are offered biscuits alongside fresh fruit. The childminder does not correlate the effect of the mixture of natural and artificial sugars with children's good health

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need to do better?

and well-being. n The childminder has not taken effective measures to make sure the childminding premises are safe. She does not identify several hazards, such as trailing wires and unsafe storage of toys and resources, that pose a risk of harm to children. n The childminder's planning is poor. This results in children waiting around while

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need to do better?

7 March 2023 she organises their activities, leaving them feeling uncertain about what it is they are waiting to do. n The childminder supports children's communication and language adequately. She narrates and comments as they play, introducing new words. However, this is counterproductive when she routinely uses negative phrases in response to children's actions. This has an impact on children's behaviour and self-esteem. n Parents report that they value the childminder and the feedback she gives them about their children's care and the activities they take part in. However, the childminder does not ensure that she follows up information gathered from parents to meet children's care needs.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder compromises children's well-being because of the serious failings in leadership and management and her safeguarding knowledge. The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection matters. However, she has a limited awareness of the multi-agency safeguarding hub and the role of the local authority designated officer. She is not familiar with the correct reporting procedures to follow should a welfare concern arise about a child or if an allegation is made against her. The childminder's lack of knowledge puts children at risk and could potentially jeopardise any other statutory agency investigations.

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Due date

improve knowledge of how to manage concerns and the reporting procedures to follow, in line with the local safeguarding partners' procedures 21/03/2023

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Due date

ensure information obtained about children's special dietary requirements is recorded 21/03/2023

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Due date

ensure children's snacks are healthy and nutritious 21/03/2023

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Due date

7 March 2023 identify aspects of the environment that need to be checked to ensure risks to children's safety are identified and then reduced or removed 21/03/2023

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Due date

ensure information gathered from parents to meet children's care needs is followed up and met 21/03/2023

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Due date

maintain a daily record of children's attendance, including their hours of attendance. 21/03/2023

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Due date

improve the quality of the curriculum planning and delivery so that children benefit from age-appropriate and consistent learning and development experiences 07/04/2023

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Due date

improve observation, assessment and planning to support children's next step in their learning. 07/04/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY334619 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 10281657 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 4 Date of previous inspection 13 October 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Peckham, in the London Borough of Southwark. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. She operates weekdays from 8am to 6pm, for most of the year.

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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 setting. n We carried out this inspection as a result of a risk assessment, following information we received relating to the provision n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises her early years provision, including the aims and rationale for her early years foundation stage curriculum. n The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with the children and how she was implementing the curriculum. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n Parents spoke with the inspector to share their views on the provision.

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Inspection activities

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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