Childminder in Leicestershire

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

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

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The provision is inadequate

Children spend very little time engaged in meaningful play. Their individual needs and unique abilities are not given enough consideration. Children are not motivated to learn or provided with activities that offer challenge. Younger children do not receive the support they need to take part in activities. They spend a significant amount of time on their own as they wander around the environment. Children do not have sufficient space to play and they struggle to access the resources.

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The provision is inadequate

Children are not safeguarded effectively. They are left unsupervised with pet cats and pet feeding bowls, which compromises their safety. The childminder's record- keeping is not robust, such as the recording of children's attendance.

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The provision is inadequate

The children have secure attachments with the childminder, who is kind and caring. Despite the lack of engagement, children behave well and demonstrate that they know the childminder's expectations of them, such as at mealtimes and during nappy changing. Children have unique opportunities to go on outings. Some examples of this include visiting the local farm and going to singing groups in the library. This helps to widen children's experiences and supports them to develop more confidence in social situations. Older children show that they are happy and content.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not offer children purposeful play opportunities. The activities provided do not focus on gaps in children's learning and what they need to learn next. The childminder does not consider how she can include younger children in group activities. Therefore, children do not receive the support they need to learn. n The childminder fails to provide effective interaction during play. She does not support children's language development consistently. For example, the childminder asked a child what the play dough smelt like and their response was not acknowledged. Furthermore, she asks children questions that they already know, such as naming colours. Consequently, children struggle to maintain their attention, problem solve or build on what they already know. n The childminder does not organise her premises and equipment in a way that meets the needs of children. The lack of space leaves little room for children to

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need to do better?

play and explore, and this impacts on their learning. The childminder has a vast amount of resources. However, resources are inaccessible to children because they stored in boxes or out of children's reach. Her poor planning of the environment further contributes to children's lack of engagement within the setting.

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need to do better?

12 March 2020 n The childminder does not identify all possible hazards in the environment to ensure children are protected from harm, such as the risk that pets on the premises pose to children. The childminder does not have a good understanding of the procedures to follow if an allegation of harm is made against anyone who works or lives on the premises. The childminder does not keep an accurate written record of children's attendance. This means she does not have all the information she needs to help her to monitor children's safety and welfare. Furthermore, the childminder failed to keep Ofsted up to date with a change to her circumstances; this is a breach of requirements. n The childminder's partnership with parents is effective. She finds out about children's interests and experiences before they start at the setting. For example, children take part in messy play opportunities that they do not experience at home. The childminder shares children's targets with parents.

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need to do better?

Parents comment how much they value and appreciate the care and experiences that the childminder provides for children. The childminder works with other settings to provide a consistent approach to the care of children. n Older children are content to join in with activities. They can listen to and follow simple instructions. For example, after participating in a musical instrument activity, they willingly put the instruments back in the box to tidy away. Children are confident and interact with adults they are less familiar with. n Children benefit from healthy meals provided. The childminder follows appropriate hygiene practices, such as when changing children's nappies and handwashing before meals.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is not aware of the procedure she should follow if an allegation is made against her. However, she can identify the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. The childminder does not maintain an accurate record of children's hours of attendance. This compromises children's safety, for example, in the event of an emergency. The childminder does not take appropriate action to ensure children's safety on the premises. The children have access to things that may be unsafe, such as a pet feeding bowl.

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Due date

12 March 2020 ensure procedures for allegations against persons living or working on the premises are in line with local safeguarding partners guidelines 26/03/2020

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Due date

maintain a record of the names of the children being cared for on the premises and their hours of attendance 26/03/2020

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Due date

ensure that the premises are organised to provide sufficient space to meet children's needs 26/03/2020

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Due date

ensure risk assessments identify all potential hazards on the premises and take appropriate steps to minimise these. 26/03/2020

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Due date

consider the individual needs, interests and stage of development of each child and use this information to plan a challenging and enjoyable experience for each child in all areas of learning and development 05/06/2020

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Due date

ensure each area of learning and development is implemented through planned, purposeful play. 05/06/2020

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY222027 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10105115 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 14 Date of previous inspection 11 June 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in Somerby, Leicestershire. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 6.30pm, Monday to Thursday, 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 discussed how the childminder plans the curriculum, and observed how this is implemented and the impact on children's learning. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder during the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence to check the suitability of adults living on the premises. n The inspector had a tour of the premises and viewed the areas used by children. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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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

12 March 2020 12 March 2020 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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