Childminder in Rotherham

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

The quality of education Inadequate Behaviour and attitudes Inadequate Personal development Inadequate Leadership and management Inadequate Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is inadequate

Children's safety is compromised. There are considerable gaps in the childminder's safeguarding knowledge that mean she is not able to identify all signs that a child may be at risk of harm. In addition, she does not check her home fully to minimise risks. The childminder is not ambitious enough for the children she looks after. She has a poor understanding of the areas of learning and of how to help children acquire knowledge and skills. She does not consider what children already know and can do and build on this. For example, an activity is planned to help children recognise colours, which they clearly already know. Consequently, children do not find activities interesting or challenging enough and become bored and distracted. They quickly lose interest and learn little or nothing. The childminder does instinctively support some aspects of learning, such as children's speaking and listening skills. Children benefit from hearing her use clear language. However, the

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The provision is inadequate

childminder does not recognise how this helps children. Despite the lack of stimulating learning provision, children behave well and their care needs are met. The childminder is kind and caring towards the children. Children show that they are comfortable in her company. For example, they chat happily and approach her confidently.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not undertake child protection training to ensure she has up to date knowledge of safeguarding issues. This compromises the welfare of children in her care. n The childminder lacks understanding of child development and children's progress is not assessed. Therefore, the childminder does not recognise gaps in their learning and take appropriate action to help them catch up. Additionally, the childminder is unsure of what she needs to do with regards to completing the progress check at age two. n The childminder does not recognise the importance of sharing information about children's learning with parents or with other settings that children attend. As a result, all parties are not working together to help children gain the skills they need to be ready for school. n The childminder acknowledges that she needs to improve her practice but she has not made every effort to do so. She relies too much on outside agencies to

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identify exactly what she needs to address and to give her guidance. While it is recognised that the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic has impacted on the delivery of some training, the childminder has not embraced other opportunities available to her to help her improve outcomes for children. n Appropriate standards of hygiene are maintained throughout the childcare premises. The childminder takes additional steps to protect children's health during the ongoing pandemic, such as providing anti-bacterial hand gel for them

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need to do better?

10 June 2021 to use. n The childminder maintains friendly relationships with parents. They say that she is supportive and helpful with practical childcare arrangements, such as being flexible with her working hours. n Children are encouraged to play outdoors in the fresh air which benefits their health. The garden area is well resourced with toys and equipment for children to play with.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is unable to confidently identify signs of possible abuse. She also has very limited knowledge of the potential signs of wider safeguarding issues and what she needs to do in relation to these. She is unsure of the role of professionals, such as the designated officer (LADO) and the part they play in protecting children. Risk assessments are not thorough enough to ensure children remain safe in her home. Cleaning products are in easy reach of children and left in the kitchen, which children sometimes access unaccompanied by the childminder.

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Due date

improve safeguarding knowledge, including recognising possible signs and symptoms of abuse and the wider aspects of child protection such as the 'Prevent duty guidance for England and Wales 2015', to be able to keep children safe 12/07/2021

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strengthen knowledge and understanding of the procedures to follow should there be concerns about a child's welfare and of the roles of professionals, such as the designated officer (LADO) 12/07/2021

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Due date

10 June 2021 implement effective risk assessments to remove or minimise hazards, with particular regard to accessibility to and storage of hazardous substances 12/07/2021

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Due date

undertake appropriate professional development in order to understand and implement the early years foundation stage and offer quality learning and development opportunities for children. 12/07/2021

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carry out observations and accurate assessments to find out what children already know and can do and what they need to do next and use this information to plan activities to support children to make at least good progress in all of the areas of learning and development 12/07/2021

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Due date

develop a secure understanding of how to complete the required progress check for children aged between two and three years 12/07/2021

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Due date

work with parents and other settings that children attend to promote the learning and development of all children. 12/07/2021

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2525052 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 10196753 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 9 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching activities and assessed the impact of these on children's learning. n The inspector completed a learning walk and a joint observation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers through telephone conversations and written testimonials.

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Inspection activities

10 June 2021 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

10 June 2021 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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