Childminder in Essex

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

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

p.1

The provision is inadequate

The childminder does not hold a current and full paediatric first-aid certificate. This may compromise children's health should they require first-aid treatment. The childminder has not taken swift enough action to complete the relevant training since her previous certificate expired in June 2020. She does not ensure that any assistants who may have sole charge of children hold a current and full paediatric first-aid certificate.

p.2

The provision is inadequate

Children are happy, content and relaxed. They have good relationships with the childminder and her assistant and form positive friendships with their peers. Children demonstrate a clear understanding of the rules and boundaries within the childminder's home. They show respect and use very good manners when asking for something or communicating. Children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder and her assistant have accurate expectations of the children, based on their secure knowledge of children's interests and levels of development.

p.2

need to do better?

n The childminder has worked hard since the last inspection to improve her and her assistant's knowledge of most of the early years foundation stage requirements. All adults working with the children or spending regular time with them are appropriately vetted. The childminder has reviewed and improved all aspects of her record keeping. She has developed her understanding of assessment and how children learn. However, she has not met the requirements in relation to holding a current paediatric first-aid certificate. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents spoken to at the inspection and those who provided written feedback speak very highly of the childminder and her assistants. They comment on the childminder's flexibility and how she and her team will go 'over and above' to meet the needs of the children. n Children are articulate speakers. They express their views enthusiastically. The childminder and her assistant provide children with good opportunities to make

p.2

need to do better?

choices and to have their voice heard. For example, they vote on whether to eat snack indoors or outdoors. n Children have fun making good use of the childminder's exciting garden and newly installed undercover area. Older children 'chill out' in the new area, while younger children swing in the hammock and safely climb to the top of the wooden structure, pulling themselves up with the rope support. n The childminder and her assistant encourage children's social skills and help to raise their self-esteem. Some children speak about how they feel and decide which song to sing next during lively singing sessions. Children respond cheerfully to the question, 'how are you today?', with comments, such as 'I am

p.2

need to do better?

2 August 2021 very good thank you'. n The childminder and her assistant supported children who were unable to attend the setting during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic well. They provided activities for parents to do with their children at home and maintained effective communication. When children returned to the setting, the childminder and her assistant monitored children's development and considered the various ways that they could support children emotionally. n While observing a butterfly, the childminder uses the opportunity to introduce 'butterfly painting'. She models how to do this. Children gasp in awe when the childminder reveals a beautiful, colourful butterfly shape. They enthusiastically have a go, creating their own uniquely coloured masterpiece. n The childminder and her assistant, generally, follow the children's leads and extend their learning well. However, there are times when they miss

p.2

need to do better?

opportunities to fully challenge most-able or inquisitive children. When children ask pertinent questions, such as 'what do butterflies eat?', they do not follow this enquiry with an appropriate answer to enhance children's learning further.

p.3

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

The childminder has worked hard since the last inspection to improve her safeguarding knowledge. She has updated her understanding of all aspects of safeguarding, including radicalisation and online abuse. The childminder and her assistant know how to report any safeguarding concerns to the appropriate agency for investigation, including where there are any safeguarding allegations against adults. The childminder understands the importance of ensuring that all those that she works with have good safeguarding knowledge. She tests their understanding through discussions and reviews their ongoing suitability.

p.3

Due date

ensure a full and current paediatric first- aid certificate is held at all times; this includes any assistants who have sole care of children . 30/09/2021

p.3

should:

n embed good quality teaching so that it consistently challenges all children,

p.3

should:

2 August 2021 taking account of their interests and ideas.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY434012 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10133271 Type of provision Childminder

p.5

Registers

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

p.5

inspection

Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 28 Date of previous inspection 25 November 2019

p.5

Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder works with an assistant who holds a level 6 qualification. The childminder also works with additional assistants when her business warrants this.

p.5

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 her evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector all areas of their premises used for childminding and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder completed a learning walk with the inspector to discuss her intentions for children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The childminder and inspector discussed an observation, how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n Parents provided the inspector with oral and written feedback.

p.6

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.

p.6

Inspection activities

2 August 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.

p.6

Inspection activities

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.7

Inspection activities

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.7

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.7

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.7