Childminder in Norfolk

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

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

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The provision is inadequate

Children's safety and welfare are compromised as the childminder has not met a number of safeguarding and welfare requirements. Areas used for childminding are not kept in a clean and hygienic condition and she has failed to ensure that all risks to children are minimised effectively. The childminder has failed to consistently follow safe recruitment procedures when employing new staff to work in her home. She has not maintained a valid child protection qualification or ensured that assistants have received appropriate training in child protection matters. The childminder has not established a key-person system to ensure children receive the care tailored to their individual needs. She has not ensured that her assistants receive regular supervision to support their practice. That said, children enjoy coming to the childminder's home. They engage in some fun and interesting activities, demonstrate good levels of concentration for their young age and use

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The provision is inadequate

their imaginations freely with three very large empty boxes. Children of different ages delight in exploring, creating and getting messy with soapy foam. They learn how to balance as they walk along beams in the garden. Children are polite and behave well because the childminder and her assistant are good role models and encourage them to show respect for each other. Children know the routines and show developing independence when they wash their hands and have a go at putting on their coats and doing up the zips.

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need to do better?

n The childminder failed to notify Ofsted when she employed apprentices. As a result, suitability checks on all those working with the children have not been completed. While all adults hold Disclosure and Barring Service certificates, the childminder has not followed safe recruitment practices when employing staff to work with the children. This does not ensure that all adults are suitable to carry out their role. n The kitchen and lounge areas, which children use for play, are not maintained in a satisfactory condition. The kitchen work surfaces are cluttered and are not clean enough to safely prepare food on. The kitchen cupboards, floors and general areas where children play are not adequately cleaned. There is mould on the edges of windows in the lounge and the fridge is soiled with spilt foods. n The childminder does not adequately identify and address risks within her home. While her home is secure, the garden gate remains unlocked when children play

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need to do better?

outside, a barrier in the garden is not secured appropriately and there is dog faeces in the children's play area. Child-proof catches on low-level cupboards in the kitchen are ineffective. n The childminder has not put in appropriate arrangements for the supervision of assistants or provided them with coaching, training and professional development opportunities to improve their practice. There is no key-person

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need to do better?

21 October 2019 system in place to support children. n The childminder holds car insurance but this does not adequately cover her for transporting minded children. n The childminder observes children at play and carries out appropriate assessments of their progress, identifying where they may need additional support. However, she does not know where to seek advice and guidance for these children, in order to swiftly narrow any gaps in their learning. n Children's speech and language development is supported well by the childminder and her assistant. They ask open-ended questions and give children time to think and respond. They provide commentary and introduce new words for children to learn. The childminder weaves mathematics and other areas of learning into daily routines and activities with ease. n The childminder works closely with parents. She offers support and keeps them informed about their children's care and learning. Many parents report positively

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on the care and education their children receive and appreciate all that the childminder and her assistants do. n The childminder plans activities to meet the children's different developmental needs and uses planning flexibly, following children's interests. She has a love of books and uses this to support children's learning. She teaches children about the seasons when going on walks and about growing vegetables and understanding plants. Even young children can identify nettles in the garden and know that these can sting.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder not kept up to date with mandatory child protection training and she has not ensured that her assistants have received child protection training. The childminder has child protection policies and procedures to follow and can identify possible signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows how to report any concerns that she may have about children in her care. However, the childminder and her assistant do not have a secure knowledge of wider child protection issues, such as the 'Prevent' duty guidance. The childminder and one of her assistants hold valid paediatric first-aid certificates.

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Due date

21 October 2019 attend an appropriate child protection course, taking account of any advice from the Local Safeguarding Children Board or local authority on appropriate training courses 10/12/2019

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ensure all staff are trained to understand safeguarding policies and procedures and that they have up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding issues 10/12/2019

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ensure that there are effective systems in place to confirm that all adults are suitable to work with children 05/11/2019

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put in place appropriate arrangements for the supervision of staff who have contact with children and families, and ensure that this supervision provides support, coaching and training for staff and promotes the interests of children 10/12/2019

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ensure that each child is assigned a key person whose role is to help ensure that every child's care is tailored to meet their individual needs 05/11/2019

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ensure that the premises, including overall floor space and outdoor spaces, are fit for purpose, clean, safe and suitable for the age of children being cared for 05/11/2019

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take all reasonable steps to ensure children are not exposed to risks and demonstrate how the risks are being managed 05/11/2019

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ensure vehicles used to transport minded children are adequately insured 05/11/2019

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ensure that there are arrangements in place to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities so that they and their families receive appropriate support in a timely way. 10/12/2019

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY375776 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10083445 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 to 9 Total number of places 7 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection 9 October 2014

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in a village near to Downham Market, Norfolk. She works with up to two assistants at a time and operates all year round from 6.30am to 6pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector completed a 'learning walk' with the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during a planned activity and also during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder, her assistant and children at convenient times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of people living and working on the premises. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through discussion and written testimonials available during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

21 October 2019 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

21 October 2019 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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