Childminder 2717484

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

There are several breaches of the safeguarding and welfare requirements, meaning children are not kept safe. The childminder has limited understanding of how children learn and develop, which affects the quality of education provided. As a result, teaching and learning are weak, and children do not receive the necessary support for their individual development needs.

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder's vision for the curriculum is weak. Therefore, children do not have consistent access to meaningful activities that capture their interest. As a result, they struggle to develop their concentration skills, which affects their enthusiasm and attitudes toward learning. Assessment of children's needs is inadequate. Therefore, children who are ready to move on to the next stage of their learning are not sufficiently supported.

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The provision is inadequate

Despite this, the childminder and her assistants support children in their care well. They form good relationships with children. Children seek cuddles and reassurance from the childminder and her assistants when needed. Children have access to an outdoor space to engage in robust physical activity where they can develop their large physical skills. Adults encourage children to take turns in their play and wait for their turn, so they learn some social skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not document each time she administers medication to children. Without appropriate record-keeping, there is no reliable way to monitor dosages given to children, which compromises their health and safety. n Although children have access to books and hear some rhymes throughout the day, adults do not consistently respond to their needs appropriately. For example, when babies babble, adults do not respond appropriately. This affects the quality of support children receive, making it harder for them to develop their communication and language skills. n Emergency evacuation procedures are not sufficiently implemented. The childminder does not ensure that her assistants have the required support and understanding needed in an emergency to lead children to safety. n The childminder does not sufficiently update her own or her assistants' knowledge on safeguarding procedures. They are unclear on how to assess

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need to do better?

concerns about children. This means that children are not safeguarded appropriately. A lack of monitoring from the childminder means weaknesses in her assistants' knowledge and understanding are not identified and addressed. n The childminder does not implement a key-person system to meet children's needs. She does not request appropriate information from parents, such as children's development needs and interests. As a result, children do not receive

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need to do better?

1 May 2025 appropriate support for their needs. n The childminder does not effectively monitor the temperature of the room that children sleep in. This puts children at risk of overheating and compromises their safety and well-being. n The childminder does not maintain good hygiene practices. For example, she does not ensure that children's bedding is clean and suitable. n The childminder provides some activities and resources; however, she does not have a secure understanding of the importance of quality adult support for children. As a result, children frequently move between activities, and they quickly become restless. n The childminder has some understanding of the importance of healthy eating for children. Adults prepare healthy fruit and vegetables for them. Mealtimes are calm, and children eat with close supervision from adults. n The aims of adult-led activities are not well thought out, and adults do not have

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need to do better?

the skills to engage children and hold their interest. Therefore, children quickly lose interest and walk away, missing out on learning. n The childminder does not offer her assistants appropriate support and supervision in their work. She does not consistently check their knowledge and put in place appropriate training to further develop their knowledge and skills. As a result, they do not always meet children's needs or follow their interests. n The childminder does not accurately evaluate her provision so does not have a clear understanding of how to make required improvements. This includes keeping her own training and knowledge refreshed to ensure there is a consistent approach to teaching and learning.

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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

ensure all medicines administered to children are recorded as required 02/06/2025

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Due date

ensure all adults working with children have a clear understanding of the emergency evacuation procedures 02/06/2025

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Due date

1 May 2025 ensure all adults understand the reporting procedures if faced with concerns about a child, to help protect children's welfare and keep them safe 02/06/2025

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Due date

embed the key-person approach to support children's emotional well-being and meet their learning needs 02/06/2025

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Due date

ensure the temperature in the room where children sleep is monitored and regulated to help keep them safe 02/06/2025

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Due date

maintain consistent hygiene practices, so all children have clean bedding daily to promote their health and well-being 02/06/2025

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Due date

implement a broad and challenging curriculum to ensure that all children receive the appropriate level of support to help them make consistent progress in all areas of their learning and development. 02/06/2025

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should:

n strengthen self-evaluation processes so all areas of further development are securely identified and addressed.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2717484 Local authority London Borough of Waltham Forest Inspection number 10388598 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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Total number of places

Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2023. She lives in Leyton, in the London Borough of Waltham Forest. She operates her service all year round from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification and works with assistants.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector gained some views from parents about the childminder and her provision. n A leadership discussion was held with the childminder. n The childminder took the inspector on a learning walk of her provision and explained her approach to teaching and learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.

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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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