Childminder in Norfolk

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

The childminder does not understand or meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the early years foundation stage. She does not understand when and how she should report safeguarding concerns about children or adults who work with children. The childminder cares for up to six young children at one time. She is not able to meet their needs. Children are not closely supervised when they eat or play. The childminder does not maintain good standards of cleanliness or hygiene. She does not understand safer sleep guidelines for babies and young children. The childminder does not keep her knowledge up to date with the required training. At the time of the inspection, her first-aid certificate had lapsed. These weaknesses mean that children are at significant risk from harm.

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder does not give children enough individual attention. They do not benefit from enjoyable and challenging activities to support their learning. Older children sometimes busy themselves playing board games or making up games with their friends. However, the environment is chaotic and younger children spend time wandering around aimlessly. The childminder does not share important information with other settings that children attend. She does not seek help from other professionals when children need extra support with their learning. Children generally behave well. However, the childminder does not consistently use positive ways of managing children's behaviour when they need extra support.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not have a secure understanding of the process to report safeguarding and welfare concerns about children, or adults who work with children. This puts children at risk from harm. n The childminder tries to care for up to six children under five years of age at the same time. She is unable to meet their needs. Toddlers become very upset when they do not get enough attention. They do not get the help they need to settle down for a nap. The childminder gives toddlers their dummies when they are wandering around the home. Toddlers attempt to say some words. However, their dummies sometimes prevent them from speaking clearly. Children do not get adequate help and support with their play and learning. n Children do not benefit from predictable routines. They start eating their packed lunches early in the morning and continue to wander around eating snacks as they play. Children are not closely supervised when they eat or when playing

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with small toys. This puts them at risk of choking. n Children do not consistently wash their hands before they eat. Some areas of the home where children play are disorganised and unhygienic. Children play on a mat where there is lots of dog hair and food that has been dropped. When young children drop their dummies, the childminder puts them back into their

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22 September 2021 mouths without being cleaned. These weaknesses put children's health at risk. n The childminder does not understand safer sleep guidelines for babies and young children. She does not provide calm and safe spaces for babies and children to sleep when they need to. Bedding is unsuitable for the age of the child. n The childminder does not keep her knowledge up to date with essential training. On the day of the inspection, the childminder's paediatric first-aid certificate had run out. In addition to this, she has not kept her safeguarding knowledge up to date. The childminder does not make sure that important records are readily available. During the inspection, she could not provide evidence of appropriate vehicle insurance. n In general, children show kindness towards each other and have established friendships together. When there are natural disagreements about sharing toys and turn taking, the childminder gets down to the children's level and tries to

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talk to them about what has happened. However, she sometimes resolves disputes with inappropriate punishments, for instance by making children sit on their own, away from the others. n Children do not get suitable opportunities to gain knowledge and practise their skills. The childminder plans some activities, such as making 'snowballs' with powder and water. However, the activity becomes chaotic due to the amount of children taking part. Children are not well prepared for starting nursery or school. n The childminder introduces some numbers and colours to children as they play games. However, she is not able to give them close attention or help them when they misunderstand. For instance, when children ask for help to make cog wheels turn together, the childminder tells them not to worry about it. This means that spontaneous moments for learning are lost. Children do not have adequate opportunities to learn about diversity or the wider world.

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n The childminder does not understand the importance of working with other professionals who work with children. She has not shared information with the nurseries and pre-schools that children also attend. The childminder does not seek support for children that need extra help with their learning. She provides parents with information about their children's activities.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has not acted on information to keep children safe from harm. Although the childminder has developed a written safeguarding policy, she does not have a secure understanding of how to seek advice or make referrals for children who are at risk. She does not know how to report concerns about adults who work with children. The childminder has not kept her safeguarding knowledge up to date. She does not understand the appropriate action to take in situations involving domestic violence or extremist views. The childminder has taken measures to keep children safe online.

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Due date

gain a robust understanding of safeguarding issues, including how to make relevant and timely referrals if concerns are raised about a child 28/09/2021

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notify agencies with statutory responsibilities without delay where there are concerns about children's safety or welfare 28/09/2021

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ensure children's individual needs are met at all times 28/09/2021

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ensure that children are closely supervised, including while eating, and that their needs are met at all times 28/09/2021

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understand and adhere to the latest government guidelines to ensure that babies and children are placed down to sleep safely, and that cots and bedding are suitable for the age of the child 28/09/2021

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maintain a current paediatric first-aid certificate 28/09/2021

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ensure that the premises are safe, clean and fit for purpose, maintaining good hygiene practice to prevent cross- contamination 28/09/2021

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ensure that records are easily accessible at all times, including evidence of appropriate vehicle insurance 28/09/2021

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ensure that children's behaviour is managed in an appropriate way 28/09/2021

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22 September 2021 work with other professionals, sharing information where appropriate, to provide continuity of care and to help all children get the support they need. 28/09/2021

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gain a secure understanding of the individual needs, interests and development of each child, using this information to plan challenging and enjoyable experiences for each child in all areas of learning and development. 28/09/2021

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2525225 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10207346 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 8 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in Rockland All Saints near Attleborough, Norfolk. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides occasional care for children on Saturday and Sundays by prior arrangement. She provides funded education places for three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the areas of the home and garden used for childminding. n The inspector watched the childminder with the children. She talked to the childminder about each child's care, learning and development. The inspector evaluated the success of activities with the childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector a selection of documentation, including evidence of suitability checks for adults living in the home. n The inspector looked at written feedback from parents to obtain their views. She talked to children at relevant times.

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Inspection activities

22 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

22 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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