Childminder in Devon

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

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

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The provision is inadequate

Children's safety is compromised because the childminder does not have a good enough understanding of safeguarding requirements.

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The provision is inadequate

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's home. Partnerships are successfully used to support children's well-being. The childminder makes use of information which parents have shared to provide some consistency in children's care and routines. She, in turn, shares key information with them to keep them abreast of children's experiences while in her care. However, information sharing is not precise or focused enough to fully support the continuity of children's educational progress.

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The provision is inadequate

Children are confident and show developing levels of independence. They are keen to explore the available resources, and they make their own decisions about what to play with. The childminder knows the children well and supports their learning through everyday experiences. For example, she takes them to visit animals in the field across the road to help them identify the different features of cows and sheep. However, she does not consistently support children's next steps in learning, so they do not progress as rapidly as they could.

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The provision is inadequate

Children develop secure attachments with the childminder. They are keen to involve her in their play and enjoy the storylines she creates as they all play with the dolls together. They seek her out at key times and enjoy cuddles and comfort when they are tired.

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need to do better?

n The childminder carries out some evaluation of her practice. However, this is not precise or detailed enough to identify gaps in her knowledge. For example, the childminder is not aware of the 'Prevent' duty, which means she is not able to identify indicators that children may be at risk of radicalisation. Where the childminder has undertaken safeguarding training, this has not improved her knowledge sufficiently. n Children develop some useful skills to help prepare them for their future learning. The childminder works closely alongside the children and supports their learning through their play. She reinforces their developing knowledge of colours as they draw with pens and match objects. She models counting and introduces shapes as children build and sort bricks. Children look at books independently and know how books work. However, the childminder does not make enough use of assessment to prioritise the next steps for children's learning. Nor does

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need to do better?

she use information sharing with parents to focus on developing children's learning further. Consequently, children's progress is not as rapid as it could be.

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need to do better?

24 February 2020 n The childminder recognises the importance of good communication skills and fosters children's developing speech and language well. She provides a clear narrative for children's play and continually introduces new words into their vocabulary. Children are confident communicators. They listen well and use their developing speech to ask for toys of their choice and, for example, to tell the childminder that the 'baby wants a walk'. n The childminder's clear instructions and praise motivate children to solve simple problems for themselves. For example, young children intently complete a range of inset puzzles, turning pieces carefully to find the correct fit. They concentrate well on each task and delight in sharing a 'high five' with the childminder in recognition of their achievements. n Children behave well and understand simple rules. They carefully tidy away resources to make space for new ones with gentle support from the childminder.

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need to do better?

The childminder creates a warm and nurturing environment that helps children to feel safe and builds their confidence. This actively supports children's emotional well-being. n The childminder encourages children to adopt healthy lifestyles. They independently access their drinks throughout the day and enjoy regular physical exercise. Children learn about the world around them through a range of regular visits and outings. They explore wildlife in the local countryside and parks, and they walk to the local school each day to collect and drop others off. They visit older family members in the local area to support their developing understanding of others.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has failed to meet the statutory requirements to keep her safeguarding knowledge up to date. She is not clear of the correct actions to take should an allegation be raised against her or what information to share with other providers in relation to concerns. While the childminder has a suitable understanding of some signs that would give her rise for concern about children's safety and well-being, this does not extend sufficiently to cover wider safeguarding matters, such as the 'Prevent' duty. This compromises children's welfare. That said, the childminder is confident in the correct actions to take should she recognise concerns for a child in her care. She effectively assesses her home and minimises risks to provide children with a safe environment in which to play.

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Due date

24 February 2020 increase knowledge and understanding of the 'Prevent' duty 27/03/2020

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Due date

improve knowledge and understanding of the correct organisations to contact if an allegation is made against a household member or adult in contact with children 27/03/2020

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Due date

ensure that appropriate information is shared with other providers to ensure continuity of care and well-being is provided for children 27/03/2020

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Due date

improve the use of assessment to prioritise next steps for children's learning, and use this information to support children to make the best possible progress 01/05/2020

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Due date

increase information sharing with parents about children's educational progress to enable all parties to further extend children's learning. 01/05/2020

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY300706 Local authority Devon Inspection number 10073490 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 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection 26 May 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Barnstaple, North Devon. Care is available Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round except for the childminder's holidays. The childminder receives early education funding to provide free places for children aged three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The childminder showed the inspector the areas of the home used for childminding and discussed how she organises her setting. n The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector sampled written documentation to check household suitability, policies and training undertaken.

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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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