Childminder in Thurrock

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder does not have a curriculum in place that can support children across all areas of learning. Furthermore, the childminder has a poor understanding of the resources required to provide a range of activities and experiences to help children follow their interests and make progress in their development. n The childminder cannot confidently explain how she would assess children or use information about what children already know and can do to plan for their learning. The childminder is unclear about how to communicate with parents about their child's learning to ensure continuity for children. n The childminder does not have a secure understanding of local safeguarding procedures to ensure that children at risk of, or experiencing, abuse get timely support. The childminder does not know who she should contact if there is any indication that children being cared for are at risk of abuse or neglect.

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This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder has demonstrated a lack of knowledge and understanding of notifiable events such as allegations against her or a household member. She has consistently failed to notify other agencies as required when incidents arise to comply with statutory requirements. n The childminder lacks a secure understanding of the early years foundation stage framework and this has had an impact on her ability to comply with requirements and ensure her knowledge is current. n The childminder is unable to share records and information when requested, including evidence of suitability checks and records related to setting management. This means she cannot evidence that the setting is managed effectively. n Records relating to individual children, including attendance registers, are not retained for a reasonable period of time after they have left the provision. The childminder has no attendance records for children currently attending the

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This provision does not meet requirements

setting. This is a breach of requirements. n The provider has failed to inform Ofsted of all significant events likely to affect the suitability of any household member to be in regular contact with children. This is a breach of requirements.

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This provision does not meet requirements

There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Due date

understand the safeguarding procedures to be followed if there is any indication children being cared for are at risk of abuse or neglect 28/07/2023

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Due date

improve knowledge and understanding of notifiable events, managing allegations, when other agencies must be notified and compliance with statutory requirements 28/07/2023

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develop an understanding of the resources required to support children to safely access toilet and handwashing facilities 28/07/2023

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share records and information when requested, including evidence of suitability checks and records related to setting management 28/07/2023

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ensure records relating to individual children, including attendance registers, are retained for a reasonable period of time after they have left the provision 28/07/2023

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improve understanding of circumstances when Ofsted needs to be informed, including significant events likely to affect the suitability of any household member 28/07/2023

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Due date

understand how to design and implement a curriculum that involves activities and experiences for children to support their development across all seven areas of learning 28/07/2023

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Due date

develop a secure understanding of how to ensure every child's learning and care are tailored to their individual needs and how to share this information with parents. 28/06/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY454152 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10297562 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 1 Date of previous inspection 20 May 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Brockley, in the London Borough of Lewisham. The childminder operates five days a week, from 8am to 6pm, for most of the year. There were no children in the early years age range on roll at the time of the inspection.

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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 childminder. n The inspector asked the childminder about her curriculum and the resources she uses to support children's learning. n The childminder shared some of the documents required to evidence that she meets the requirements of the register. n The inspector asked the childminder questions to asses her understanding of child protection and local safeguarding procedures. n The childminder showed the inspector the areas of her home where she cares for children.

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Inspection activities

15 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

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