Maclean, Jane

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

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

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The provision is inadequate

Weaknesses in the childminder's knowledge and understanding of child protection procedures have a significant impact on children's safety. That said, children enjoy their time in her care. They smile as she warmly talks to them and provides them with good care and reassurance. Their emotional well-being is a high priority. Children play well with a range of activities and toys. They learn good manners and the importance of sitting when they eat and drink, to keep themselves safe. Children of different ages quickly learn the importance of good hygiene. They talk about how to protect themselves and keep healthy from coughs. Older children talk about what they know, for example how to hold their hands to their mouth or turn away before they cough so they do not to spread germs. Children develop good muscle control as they thread large beads onto string. They concentrate well as they begin to learn about early mathematics. The childminder skilfully introduces

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The provision is inadequate

questions to help children think about what comes next and simple problem- solving. They look at numerals and quantities, for example 'how many dots 10 looks like' The childminder has high expectations for all children. She introduces nice language through story time. Children begin to think about the meaning of words.

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need to do better?

n Breaches in statutory requirements have a significant impact on the quality of leadership and management. The childminder does not keep up to date with professional development. She does not have a good enough knowledge of local authority safeguarding procedures. The childminder does not demonstrate a full enough understanding of the wide range of indicators that a child may be at risk of harm. n Children enjoy very close relationships with the childminder, who is especially warm and caring. She responds well to children's individual care needs, particularly those of younger children who are not yet independent in their own self-care. Children seek her out regularly and she supports them to play, taking an active part in what they do. She sits on the floor with children, talks to them constantly and listens to what they say with interest. The childminder is skilled at supporting children's emerging vocabulary. She repeats words for younger

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children and they see how words are formed as they test the sounds out. Children have high levels of confidence and self-esteem. n The childminder knows the children well. She considers what they can do and takes account of this when looking at their future learning. A weekly plan of activities focuses on what it is that children need to learn next. As a result, children acquire the skills they will need for their future learning. Older children develop their physical skills as they successfully use scissors to cut out shapes. They begin to form letters and learn how to hold the pen correctly. The

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need to do better?

13 November 2019 childminder introduces familiar words in print. That said, on occasions, she does not consistently introduce opportunities for children to explore their own interests in activities. n Partnerships with parents are good. Parents report how well their children are doing in the childminder's care. They are pleased with the information she shares with them about their children's progress. The childminder obtains information from parents about what children like. She supports children to have a healthy diet. n Children behave well. The childminder is a positive role model. She talks to the children and they learn about expectations for behaviour from an early age. Children know when to tidy away toys after play. Older children are thoughtful of the well-being of younger children. They show a great deal of consideration as younger children play alongside them. n Regular trips out to local parks give children opportunities to run and play in the

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fresh air. They also attend a group during the week where they can socialise with other children and adults. The childminder takes account of the diverse cultures of children attending. She obtains information about the different festivals that families celebrate and the languages they speak. This teaches children to value who they are and to be respectful of others.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is not up to date with the procedures to safeguard children in line with the local authority safeguarding partnership, through the Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub. She has not kept her knowledge current about the wide range of abuse that children may be subjected to, such as 'Prevent' duty. Furthermore, her safeguarding policy does not include the safe use of mobile phones or cameras. A lack of training and information means that in the event of a concern in a child's life, she may not be in a position to take immediate action to keep children safe. As a result, children's welfare is not assured.

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Due date

implement an up-to-date policy and procedure in line with the relevant Safeguarding Children Partnership, that includes the use of mobile phones and cameras 06/12/2019

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Due date

13 November 2019 ensure that the required knowledge is gained to identify, understand and respond appropriately to any signs of possible abuse and neglect. 06/12/2019

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n support children to further explore their own interests and discover new things.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 510550 Local authority Coventry Inspection number 10062298 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 to 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 15 April 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2001 and lives in Coventry. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the childminder carrying out activities with the children indoors. She evaluated how effective the teaching is and the impact this has on children's learning. n A range of documentation was viewed. This included evidence of suitability checks on adults at the premises and a sample of policy documents. The inspector also looked at some children's records. n A tour of the premises was conducted. The childminder discussed how she makes effective risk assessments to support children's safety. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children during the inspection and took account of the written views of parents.

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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

13 November 2019 13 November 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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