Childminder EY253813

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

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

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The provision is inadequate

Children's safety is not assured. The childminder does not have a sound knowledge of a range of safeguarding issues. She does not have a clear understanding of how to respond to any concerns about herself or other adults in the family home. This means that children are not fully protected from potential harm.

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The provision is inadequate

However, children show that they feel safe and secure in her care. They behave well and go to her happily for cuddles. The childminder gives careful thought to how she can enable children to get the most out of the activities she provides, taking every opportunity to extend their learning. They are fascinated by the child- friendly mirror and the childminder joins in with their excitement when they see themselves reflected in it. Children start to learn about their bodies when she talks to them about their noses and eyes, guiding their hands to show them where these are.

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The provision is inadequate

Children make good progress. The childminder knows children well and ensures that she meets their individual needs. For example, she notices when a baby needs support to get to his feet and provides this. He beams with delight as she celebrates his achievement with him. Children's language is particularly well supported. The childminder listens carefully to the youngest of children when they babble and responds to them with interest. She shows that she values what they have to say and models language clearly for them.

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need to do better?

n The childminder's safeguarding policy does not include all essential information to support her to protect children effectively. As a result, the childminder is unclear on the process she should follow should there be an allegation of harm made against her or any other adult living in the family home. The childminder does not have a confident understanding of wider safeguarding issues. She is not able to appropriately explain how she would respond should she become concerned that a child may be at risk of radicalisation or extremism. The childminder does not have an appropriate policy and procedure in place for the use of mobile phones and cameras in her home. This means that children are not fully protected from potential harm. n The childminder supports children's developing language very well. She models language clearly, provides a narrative to children as they play and helps them to put a name to objects. She uses a wide vocabulary so children become familiar

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need to do better?

with new words. The childminder chooses age-appropriate books from a wide selection for children to enjoy. Young children are keen to turn the pages themselves and enjoy feeling the tactile pictures. n Children settle very well and have extremely close relationships with the warm

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need to do better?

12 November 2019 and caring childminder. She knows when they are tired or hungry and ensures that their individual needs are met promptly. The children thoroughly enjoy when the childminder builds towers for them to knock down, squealing in delight. She capitalises on this, using children's interests and enjoyment to extend their learning. She carefully shows them how to build the towers and introduces new language, such as 'taller' and 'smaller'. She encourages babies to develop physically by placing items just out of reach and encouraging babies to move to reach them. n There are good partnerships in place with parents. The childminder provides detailed daily feedback so parents know which activities their children have been taking part in. The childminder has a good understanding of children's experiences at home. This enables her to provide opportunities and activities to complement this and to help children to make the best possible progress.

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need to do better?

n The quality of education is good. The childminder provides a wide range of interesting activities. This ensures that even the youngest children are appropriately challenged. She accurately assesses what children can do. As a result, she knows what they need to do next and plans for this appropriately. Parents contribute to this process, ensuring that all information is captured. The childminder uses assessment effectively to help her understand what children can do and what they need to do next.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder does not know how to respond appropriately if an allegation of harm is made against an adult in the setting. She does not understand how to protect children from extremism and how to identify that a child may be at risk. The childminder has attended appropriate safeguarding training. She is able to demonstrate an understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. Children are cared for in safe and secure premises. The childminder watches them carefully as they play and correctly identifies potential risks based on their age and stage of development.

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Due date

12 November 2019 ensure that there is an effective policy and procedure in place to safeguard children which is in line with the guidance and procedures of the local safeguarding partnership, and includes an explanation of the action to be taken in the event of an allegation being made against an adult at the setting, and covers the use of mobile phones and cameras in the setting 30/12/2019

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Due date

ensure there is a clear understanding of how to manage an allegation against a household member 30/12/2019

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Due date

ensure confident knowledge of wider safeguarding issues, including the 'Prevent' duty. 30/12/2019

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY253813 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 10115042 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 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 21 June 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Ruskington, Lincolnshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed with the childminder her learning intentions for the children who attend. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including accident records, medication records and records of attendance. n The inspector observed the areas of the home that are accessed by the children who attend.

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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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