Childminder in Croydon

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

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

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The provision is inadequate

Children's safety is compromised as the childminder does not ensure all hazards are identified and removed. Poor planning of the garden layout means children do not have enough space to move around safely. As a result, children regularly bump into each other and become frustrated.

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder and her co-childminder do not plan a curriculum that is broad enough to meet the needs of all children. This means some children are not sufficiently stimulated to make progress in their learning and development. The childminder and her co-childminder plan next steps for children's development. However, the resources and activities provided do not provide children with opportunities to develop these skills. The childminder does not consider how to use children's interests to engage them in learning. This means children quickly lose interest in the resources set out, which negatively impacts on their behaviour.

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The provision is inadequate

Despite the concerns raised in this report, children are generally happy and settle in quickly. They are warmly greeted by the childminder when they arrive and are supported to separate from their parents. The childminder gives them cuddles and reassurance as they settle in. Children enjoy being physically active outdoors. They gain confidence as they climb, slide and ride bikes.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has not taken adequate action to improve since the last inspection. She has taken action to improve the hygiene arrangements during nappy changing. However, there are no systems for removing or cleaning mouthed toys, which puts children at risk of cross-infection. In addition, she does not carry public liability insurance, which is a breach of requirements. n The childminder does not ensure child-to-adult ratios are maintained. This has a significant impact on the quality of her interactions. This means children do not benefit from interactions that support their learning or extend their thinking. n The curriculum is not well planned and does not provide children with opportunities to learn across all seven areas of learning. Planning does not consider the different ages and abilities of children, therefore, does not provide children with opportunities to build on what they can already do.

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need to do better?

n Children do not have an allocated key person. They develop a good relationship with the childminder and her co-childminder. However, the childminder does not effectively use observation and assessment to get to know children's individual needs well. For example, potty training routines are not tailored to meet the developmental needs of all children. n Children's personal, social and emotional development is not supported well. Children do not learn to keep themselves safe. For example, they do not learn to

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need to do better?

8 June 2023 wash their hands after using the potty. The childminder does not encourage children to become independent, such as dressing and undressing themselves. This impacts on their preparation for school. n The childminder shares information with other professionals to meet the needs of children with additional needs. However, as mentioned previously, she does not consistently tailor her plans to meet children's individual needs. n Children do not learn to regulate their own behaviour as the organisation of the day becomes chaotic at times. This leads to minor altercations between children and impacts on children's ability to consider the feelings of others. n Parents give positive feedback about the childminder and her co-childminder. They say there is a family feel to the setting and that they feel well supported. Parents receive updates via a digital app and say communication is good.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

Children's safety is compromised. Child-adult ratios are not maintained which impacts on supervision of children. Risk assessments are ineffective as not all hazards are identified and removed, which puts children at risk of harm, particularly in the garden. Hygiene practice is poor which puts children at risk of cross-infection. The childminder recognises the signs and symptoms of abuse and knows how to report her concerns. This includes whistle-blowing any inappropriate behaviour towards children by her co-childminder, for example. The childminder holds a suitable first-aid certificate and knows how to provide emergency treatment, including for allergic reactions.

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Due date

ensure risk assessments identify all hazards are identified and removed to keep children safe outdoors 30/06/2023

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Due date

ensure child-adult ratios are maintained 30/06/2023

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Due date

ensure appropriate public liability insurance is in place 30/06/2023

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Due date

improve hygiene arrangements to minimise the risk of cross-infection, including handwashing and toy cleaning 30/06/2023

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Due date

8 June 2023 implement a key-person system, so that children's individual needs are identified and consistently met 30/06/2023

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Due date

consider the individual needs, interests and development of each child to provide a broad curriculum that provides suitable challenge and enjoyable experiences that promote the learning and development of all children 30/06/2023

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Due date

improve the quality of interactions with children to fully promote their engagement and help them make good progress. 30/06/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY364020 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10281509 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 7 Date of previous inspection 1 February 2023

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in South Norwood, in the London Borough of Croydon. She works as a co-childminder in Thornton Heath, in the London Borough of Croydon. The childminder operates from Monday to Friday, 8am until 6pm, all year round. She provides funded early education for two-year- old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector discussed safeguarding issues with the childminder. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and the children she cares for. n The inspector viewed key documents to understand how the childminder manages the setting. n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder took the inspector on a learning walk and discussed the curriculum.

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Inspection activities

8 June 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

8 June 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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