Childminder in Lambeth

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

Breaches in the safeguarding and welfare requirements mean children's safety is not assured. For example, the procedures to manage children's allergies are not effective. Hygiene practice is poor which puts children's health at risk.

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder and her assistants have unrealistic expectations for children's behaviour at times. There are regular planned activities for the whole group, which some children are not yet ready to take part in, such as 'circle time'. This impacts on their well-being as they become frustrated. Furthermore, the childminder and her assistants move children on to different activities before they are ready. This impacts on children's attitudes to learning and means they do not have opportunities to become more curious in their play.

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder has not planned a broad learning programme that meets the needs of all children. Although the childminder has considered what she wants them to know, such as the days of the week, the learning opportunities are not tailored to meet children's individual learning needs. At times, babies and toddlers are not sufficiently stimulated to make good progress in their development.

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The provision is inadequate

Despite these concerns, children are settled well. The childminder and her assistants greet them warmly and join in with their play. Children join in with familiar songs and rhymes in English and Spanish.

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need to do better?

n There are weaknesses in the childminder's procedures for children who require medication. For example, the childminder has not obtained written permission to administer all medication, which is a breach of requirements. Furthermore, she is not clear about the medication some children required for their allergies. n The systems in place for children with allergies are ineffective. Although the childminder has gathered information about children's dietary requirements, she has not put steps in place to minimise the risk of food becoming contaminated. This increases the risk of children eating foods that they are allergic to. n The key-person arrangements are not effective. The childminder and her assistants do not consistently tailor their care to meet children's individual needs, including how they consider younger children's privacy during nappy changing. These weaknesses impact on how children learn to manage their own

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needs. n Weaknesses in the design and implementation of the curriculum means children's learning needs are not consistently met, particularly the needs of babies and younger children. The childminder plans a variety of activities throughout the day, such as painting and colouring Valentine's Day pictures.

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1 February 2024 However, the planning does not consider individual children's developmental needs and interests. This means some children, particularly younger children, are not sufficiently stimulated and wander aimlessly at times. n Hygiene practice is poor. Adults do not consistently wash their hands or clean the changing mat during nappy changes. Children are not always reminded to wash their hands after using the bathroom. This increases the risk of cross- infection and does not help children learn to keep themselves safe. n The childminder has not ensured that all risks are identified and removed to maintain a safe environment. For example, an aerosol spray was left at child level and within their reach. This compromises children's safety. n The childminder teaches children about the 'rules', such as using 'listening ears' and 'being kind'. As a result, older children learn to follow simple instructions,

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need to do better?

such as taking turns as they pass around a plate of bananas at snack time. n Children learn some skills to become independent. For example, adults encourage them to put on their own coats and shoes before going outside. The childminder works with parents as children learn to use the toilet by themselves. n Children develop physical skills through their play. They develop control and coordination in both large and small movements. For example, they use tools for digging in soil and make marks with pens and paint brushes. n Parents receive regular communication about their children's day. They say they like seeing photos of the activities their children take part in. Parents say the childminder is friendly and welcoming.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

There is not an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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Due date

implement effective policies and procedures for administering medicines to children, including ensuring that written permission is obtained to administer all medication 16/02/2024

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Due date

1 February 2024 implement systems for managing children's dietary needs, particularly those with allergies, to minimise the risk of cross-contamination 16/02/2024

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Due date

strengthen the key person system so it is tailored to meet every child's individual personal care and learning needs 16/02/2024

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Due date

improve hygiene practice to minimise the spread of infection, including during nappy changing and toileting 16/02/2024

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Due date

improve risk assessments to ensure that all hazards are identified and removed or minimised. 16/02/2024

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Due date

plan an education programme that considers the individual needs, interests, and development of each child to ensure all children make good progress. 01/03/2024

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY448301 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 10304898 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 9 Number of children on roll 19 Date of previous inspection 5 February 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Streatham, in the London Borough of Lambeth. The childminder works with two assistants. She operates Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, all year round. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder has a level 3 childcare qualification.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they assess the safety and suitability. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development and how she plans activities. n The inspector talked to assistants at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of group activities with the childminder. n Parents shared their views via parent questionnaires which were reviewed by the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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