Childminder in Nottingham

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

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

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The provision is inadequate

Children's safety is put at risk as the childminder is not aware of her responsibility to safeguard them appropriately. She does not understand her duty to inform other agencies should an allegation be made against her. Her written safeguarding policy does not contain the relevant information to support her to follow the correct procedures. Children's welfare is not well supported as the childminder does not maintain records of injuries that children in her care arrive with. This means that she is unable to effectively monitor, identify and report any concerns there may be about children's home life.

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The provision is inadequate

Children are not gaining the language skills to enable them to communicate effectively for their age and make the best possible progress. Children behave well and are happy in the childminder's care and involve themselves in the routines of the day. For example, they help to carry items from the fridge and attempt to place these on the work surface ready for the childminder to prepare food.

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The provision is inadequate

Older children are given the opportunity to choose a different language to learn about. The childminder translates the chosen language into words such as 'front door', displays text in both the foreign language and English and places this on the item the word represents. This supports older children who attend school, as it enables them to start to recognise the languages of their friends.

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need to do better?

n The childminder's assessments of what children know and can do are not accurate. This results in children not being supported in the development of key skills required for their next stage in learning. n The childminder does not support children to enable them to make typical progress for their age. She does not identify or take appropriate action when children may be at risk of falling behind in their development. For example, the childminder does not seek guidance from other professionals about further support to help children's communication and language development. n The childminder does not give children the knowledge they need to help them stay safe when using the internet. She does not provide children with information on who they may approach should they have concerns about anything they see or hear online. n The childminder does not support children's health as she does not follow appropriate hygiene routines. For example, she prepares lunch without washing

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need to do better?

her hands. In addition, the childminder does not have a food hygiene certificate. n The childminder has attended training to help improve her teaching practice. She has accessed training in relation to supporting children's communication and language development. However, this training has not supported children well

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need to do better?

15 October 2019 enough in this area of learning. n The childminder does not understand her safeguarding responsibilities. She is not aware of the correct action to take should someone make an allegation against her. The childminder's safeguarding policy does not contain information about how to manage allegations, so is unable to assist her should she need to refer to it for guidance. Her written policy also does not contain information about the use of mobile phones or cameras on the premises. n The childminder does not record injuries that children arrive with. This does not protect the children in her care. She is unable to monitor these injuries for any concerns that might be affecting the child outside of her care. This could result in concerns about children's welfare being missed. n The childminder ensures the resources that children have access to reflect their current interests. As a result, children remain engaged and concentrate well. The

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need to do better?

childminder is aware of the experiences children receive outside of her setting. She provides activities that they do not access elsewhere, such as the opportunity to bake. Through this activity, children learn mathematical language as they weigh out ingredients. n The childminder ensures that the home environment is safe for children. She identifies and minimises hazards effectively. For example, rooms that are not used by children have high latches on the door, which prevents children being able to gain access. The childminder also ensures that children can evacuate the premises in the event of a fire, as she has a plan in place. n The childminder encourages parents to continue with children's learning at home. For example, she shares books and encourages parents to read to their children. This helps increase children's joy of books and knowledge of words. n The childminder is warm and caring with children. As a result, they have formed

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need to do better?

secure attachments with each other. Children have the confidence to move around the premises and interact with adults they are less familiar with.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder does not have the required knowledge to help her protect the children in her care from harm. She does have a written safeguarding policy in place. However, it is not thorough as it does not contain the information needed to comply with the early years foundation stage requirements. The childminder does not record injuries that children sustain outside of her care. She is aware of the signs and symptoms of female genital mutilation, and knows how to respond if she has concerns. The childminder is able to respond to children's medical emergencies, as she has an appropriate first-aid qualification.

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Due date

maintain a written record of injuries that children sustain at home 29/10/2019

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Due date

ensure the safeguarding policy includes what to do if an allegation is made against an adult working with children and the use of mobile phones and cameras 29/10/2019

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Due date

develop knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding policy and procedures, and take appropriate action when needed 29/10/2019

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Due date

ensure that assessments of children's development are accurate and identify gaps so that action can be taken 29/10/2019

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Due date

ensure timely action is taken when children are not making progress in their learning and development, in particular with regard to their communication and language skills 29/10/2019

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Due date

comply with health and hygiene legislation and requirements, with particular regard to food hygiene. 29/10/2019

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY286168 Local authority Nottingham Inspection number 10081282 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 1 to 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 1 October 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Nottingham. She operates all year round from 6am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this on children's development. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder regarding the development of the children in her care. n The inspector toured the premises and viewed the areas used by children. n The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector reviewed relevant documents and evidence of suitability checks.

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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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