Dumbuya, Kadija

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

The quality of education Inadequate Behaviour and attitudes Inadequate Personal development Inadequate Leadership and management Inadequate Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder does not have sufficient knowledge and understanding of safeguarding arrangements to keep children safe. She did not recognise signs and symptoms of potential safeguarding when provided variety of scenarios. The childminder does not know what to do should there be an allegation made against her. This lack of knowledge does not support children's safety or promote their wellbeing.

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder takes care to ensure favourite toys are available to entice the children to play. However, the childminder disturbs children as they play and does not adequately respond to cues. For example, children show concentration and enjoyment in posting balls into a tower. They look at the different sizes of the ball and problem solve deciding which will fit the hole. The childminder insistently calls them, whereby breaking their engagement to do something else. The childminder then dominates the activity, not allowing children to learn at their own pace.

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The provision is inadequate

Children are left unattended for long periods of time. The childminder leaves the room to cook lunch leaving young children to entertain themselves. Children are not engaged or stimulated. They wander about, then bounce and climb on sofas. The room is not adequately risk assessed, the floor is cluttered, and children frequently trip over. They use the small slide and have difficulty swinging their legs around from the stairs to the slide, leaving them at risk from falling.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is not confident in describing the curriculum or what learning is offered for the children. The childminder is unclear with regards to the starting point of the children and therefore is unable to support them in their progress. She is not confident to inform parents of any potential gaps in development. This means children who may need additional support may not benefit from early intervention. n The childminder uses limited language and age-appropriate speech. The childminder speaks and waits for the child to repeat the word. However, the childminder sits behind the children, so they are unable to see how the words are formed. Children do not see the mouth of the childminder and therefore make a similar sound but not the word. This is not picked up, children continue to mispronounce uncorrected, this inhibits speech and language development. n Parents and the childminder describe a long settling in process to ensure the

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need to do better?

childcare are happy to be left, as a result children are settled. The childminder begins the process with home visits, once starting the parents are welcome to stay with their children until they are comfortable. Parents then confidently leave and are happy to call and check in later.

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need to do better?

20 June 2024 n Children are not given clear expectations and are not encouraged to sit down at snack time. They wander around eating with their mouths full, leaving them at risk of choking. At lunch children are offered home cooked lunches and eat well using forks. However, they do not learn about hygiene and keeping healthy as no handwashing practices are observed. This is the same for nappy changing time. The childminder does not wash her hands or use a changing mat. This poor hygiene practice may impact child health. n The childminder fails to keep accurate records and does not recognise the significance of doing so. For example, the register is marked with times children should be attending, not times they are. The childminder is not aware or understanding of requirements regarding suitable people, employing an assistant and what makes you disqualified to look after children. This means children's

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need to do better?

safety is not prioritised. n The childminder is inconsistent with her approach to looking after, teaching, and caring for children. The childminder shows warmth and care for the children; however, she can leave them alone for long periods with no interaction or supervision. The childminder responds to children's likes and preferences but does not allow children to make their own decisions about play. For example, deciding when they have finished when they are still engaged and showing interest. This inconsistent approach impacts the quality of experience and lessens opportunities for learning and development.

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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

provide effective ways to ensure that any person who is likely to have regular contact with children (including those living or working on the premises) are suitable 12/07/2024

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Due date

20 June 2024 take action to improve safeguarding knowledge and understanding with particular regard to identifying risks to children, signs and symptoms of abuse and what action to take to keep children safe 12/07/2024

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Due date

implement a thorough and effective risk assessment that demonstrates prompt action is taken to remove or minimise risk to ensure children's safety at all times and to inform parents and/or carers of how risk is managed 12/07/2024

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Due date

provide effective and age-appropriate ways to support children to manage their own basic hygiene and personal needs 12/07/2024

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Due date

ensure effective supervision of children to promote their wellbeing, support their safety and to meet their individual needs at all times 12/07/2024

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Due date

take action to implement a curriculum that suits the learning and development needs of all children 12/07/2024

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Due date

maintain a daily record of the names of the children looked after on the premises and their hours of attendance 12/07/2024

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Due date

improve understanding of when and how to interact with children to support learning and development 12/07/2024

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2731496 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10352167 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2023 and lives in Deptford, in the London Borough of Lewisham. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

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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 into account in the evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision including the aims and rationale for their EYFS curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of the education being provided and assessed the impact on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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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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