Childminder in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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 do not receive the support they need to do well in their learning. The childminder does not know what children need to learn or take account of their interests. This means she does not plan and provide a curriculum for children, that is both supportive and challenging. As a result, children are often unmotivated and wander around doing nothing, rather than getting involved in their play and learning. They are not provided with activities that encourage them to explore and investigate or to engage in conversations. When children show interest in a subject, the childminder does not use these opportunities to build on children's knowledge and skills. For example, when supervising children drawing rainbows, the childminder becomes distracted and does not build children's language and vocabulary or their understanding of the world.

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The provision is inadequate

Children's safety is compromised. The childminder does not ensure that she and her assistant are able to supervise and support children adequately. They, sometimes, become distracted and do not notice when children may be at risk of hurting themselves. The childminder does not have appropriate training in first aid, as required. She does not ensure that she has information about children's individual needs. This, along with poor procedures for maintaining records of information, impacts on her ability to ensure children are safe.

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The provision is inadequate

Due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, to prevent the risk of infection, parents no longer enter the childminder's premises. The childminder is in the process of introducing an online platform to ensure she shares information with parents about children's experiences.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not have a good enough understanding of how to support children's learning and development. Although some activities are available, children are not provided with the appropriate levels of support to ensure they benefit from these activities. For example, children are given pre-cut shapes to colour in. The childminder does not know what it is she wants the children to learn from this activity. She fails to involve children in discussions to encourage their use and understanding of language. n The childminder does not monitor children's learning effectively so she knows children's stage of development. Frequently, activities fail to capture or sustain their interest, or help them to develop new skills. For example, when a younger child starts to explore areas beyond the plastic bricks that have been put out for them, staff return the child to this area to play with the bricks. This is despite

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need to do better?

the child showing little interest in them. n The childminder does not have a sufficient understanding of the requirements of

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need to do better?

13 September 2021 the early years foundation stage. She does not ensure that she, or her assistant, have the training or skills they need to provide children with an exciting curriculum or support their welfare. Although the childminder recognises that she lacks this knowledge, she has not been proactive in seeking support to help improve her knowledge. As a result, experiences for children are not good enough. n The childminder does not ensure that all parents are clear about the role of her assistant. She does not gain the required permission from them for leaving an assistant in sole charge of children, and does not ensure parents are fully aware of the arrangements in place. n The childminder and her assistant provide some support for children to manage their personal care needs. They are caring towards the children. They demonstrate patience, such as when they encourage children to have a go at putting on their shoes. Children are reminded to share and take turns, helping

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need to do better?

them to learn how to play together with their friends. n The procedures for gathering information about children and maintaining records is weak. This impacts on the childminder's ability to keep children safe. For instance, the childminder does not keep accurate records about children's attendance, or the details of when assistants are caring for them. She does not ensure she gathers detailed information from parents about children's individual needs and home circumstances, to help her fully support children's safety and welfare. n At times, the childminder and her assistant fail to provide good enough levels of supervision to ensure children remain safe. For example, younger children are left alone close to an open doorway, where there is a drop into the garden. While the childminder remains within hearing distance of them, she is not close enough to respond quickly if a child were to move and put themselves in

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a basic awareness of possible indicators that mean a child may be at risk of harm. However, she does not recognise the important part that written records play in helping her to keep children safe. For example, she does not gain details of other professionals working with children, to ensure information can be successfully shared. At times, the childminder fails to provide adequate levels of supervision to ensure children are safe as they play.

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Due date

gain a qualification in paediatric first aid and ensure that there is always at least one person who has a current paediatric first-aid certificate present at all times 08/10/2021

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Due date

improve understanding of how to safeguard children 08/10/2021

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Due date

ensure that children are supervised at all times, to make sure they are safe 24/09/2021

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Due date

gain permission from parents when leaving an assistant in sole charge of children 24/09/2021

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Due date

maintain records and obtain and share information (with parents and other professionals working with a child) to ensure the needs of all children are met 24/09/2021

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Due date

ensure records are accessible and available for inspection 24/09/2021

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Due date

ensure information is available about each child, which includes their full name, address and date of birth and the name and address of every parent who is known to the provider (and information about any other person who has parental responsibility for the child) which parent the child normally lives with and emergency contact details for parents 24/09/2021

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Due date

maintain an accurate record of children's daily attendance and the details of adults caring for them. 24/09/2021

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Due date

13 September 2021 gain a better understanding of how to support children's learning and development to help ensure all children make good progress 19/11/2021

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Due date

plan and provide a broad range of activities that capture children's interests and reflect their individual learning needs. 19/11/2021

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2504548 Local authority Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Inspection number 10206704 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 10 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in Bournemouth in Dorset. She operates Monday to Friday 7am until 7pm. The childminder works with an assistant. The childminder offers overnight care. The childminder accepts funding for three- and four-year-old children.

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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 this into account in their evaluation of the provider. n We carried out this inspection as a result of a risk assessment, following information we received about the provider. n The inspector viewed the premises and discussed safety and suitability. n The inspector observed activities and spoke with the childminder about her intentions for children's learning. n A sample of documentation was reviewed during the inspection. n Children and the childminder's assistant engaged in discussions with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

13 September 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

13 September 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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