Childminder in Cornwall

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

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

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder does not prioritise children's safety and well-being. She is not able to demonstrate that she holds a valid paediatric first-aid certificate, as required, to ensure she can provide children with the care they need, for example, in an emergency. The childminder does not ensure that her premises are fit for purpose. Her home and garden are not hygienic or safe and suitable for the care of children. There is a strong smell of pet urine in the rooms used by children. Furniture, flooring and children's toys are dirty and there are hazards indoors and out. The childminder does not provide appropriate facilities for the hygienic preparation of food. Cats regularly walk across kitchen worktops, including where children eat. The childminder does not remove cat fur from worktops or clean them sufficiently prior to children using them at mealtimes. She does not provide hygienic facilities for changing children who are in nappies because she does not thoroughly clean

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The provision is inadequate

the changing mat. The childminder does not consider additional measures to keep children safe during overnight stays.

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder does not have a secure understanding of the early years foundation stage. She does not provide a curriculum that builds on what children already know and what they need to learn next. The childminder does not understand child development. She does not provide children with any challenge in their play. Children do not receive sufficient support and interaction from the childminder to extend their learning. They are not engaged in play or activities that develop their skills and understanding. For example, the childminder plans activities for children to draw shapes and write letters, but does not consider if the children have the necessary skills to do this. As a result, children resist the childminder's attempts to hold their fingers on the pen to make the marks determined by her.

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The provision is inadequate

Children arrive happy at the childminder's home and they are keen to spend time with her. Children learn when to say 'please' and 'thank you', and generally behave well.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not demonstrate the capacity to sustain improvements. She does not identify and address weaknesses in her provision. Welfare requirement notices have been issued by Ofsted previously, relating to similar breaches regarding a lack of first aid, risks to children, and unclean and unhygienic premises. n The childminder does not take all reasonable steps to ensure that the children in her care are not exposed to risks. For example, inside, there is an extensive range of toys, resources and equipment; the majority of which are not stored safely. They are stacked precariously on shelves and furniture. Outside, rusty

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need to do better?

28 September 2021 and sharp barbecue tools and draped electrical cables are accessible to children. n The childminder does not support children's communication and language effectively. She does not help children to hear more words and does not engage them in discussion. She regularly asks children questions that require a one- word response. As a result, children have few opportunities to practise and develop their vocabulary, thinking and speaking skills. n Children do not make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder demonstrates a poor understanding of how children learn. She does not have sufficient information about what children already know. The lack of clear learning intentions, inaccurate assessments of children's abilities and achievements, and poor planning results in children not engaging in purposeful activities. Children take little interest in adult-led activities because they are not

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planned effectively to ignite their curiosity. For example, the childminder's attempts to show children a range of plastic food does not interest the children. They choose to run around or return to play with same toy they have played with since arriving at the setting. n The childminder provides children with healthy meal choices, such as fruit, quiche and milk. However, she does not take necessary steps to prevent the spread of infection. For example, she does not always clean kitchen worktops and furniture prior to serving food and does not ensure that children wash their hands before eating. n Children go on walks with the childminder, such as to and from the local school and to the park. However, at times, young children spend a long time sitting in a buggy, limiting their opportunities to learn and be active. n The childminder provides parents with flexible working hours to accommodate their working patterns. She shares some information about activities that she

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offers their children. n Children enjoy the childminder's company and offer her spontaneous hugs.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has some understanding of child protection issues, such as basic signs and symptoms that may indicate concerns about the child's welfare. She has completed some online training. However, her policies and procedures are not in line with the local safeguarding children partnership. They do not include procedures to follow if an allegation is made against her. The childminder does not understand the role of the local authority designated officer. The childminder has not carried out safety checks effectively of her home. She has not identified a number of risks and does not put in place appropriate measures to keep children safe. For example, windows in the bedroom that the childminder uses to provide overnight care open easily and without any restriction. Children are at risk of falling out of the window. However, the childminder regularly reminds children about being careful as they play and teaches them about road safety.

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Due date

ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are in line with the local safeguarding children partnership and include the procedures to follow if an allegation is made against persons living on the premises 22/10/2021

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Due date

increase awareness of current safeguarding good practice to ensure ability to identify signs of possible abuse and neglect at the earliest opportunity to enable responding in a timely and appropriate way to any concerns 22/10/2021

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Due date

obtain and maintain a relevant paediatric first-aid certificate 22/10/2021

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ensure there are suitable facilities for the hygienic preparation of food for children 22/10/2021

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ensure areas of the premises used for childminding are fit for purpose, clean and hygienic, with particular regard to the kitchen worktops and bathroom facilities, and ensure that pets do not present a health hazard 22/10/2021

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ensure the premises and equipment are organised in a way that meets the needs of the children, giving them space indoors to play 22/10/2021

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Due date

improve arrangements to identify and minimise risk throughout the premises to ensure all areas inside and out are safe for children. 05/11/2021

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improve the planning of the curriculum to take into consideration each child's age and stage of development to provide them with appropriate learning experiences 05/11/2021

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ensure children's individual needs and stages of development are assessed effectively to understand what children know and can do 05/11/2021

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Due date

improve interactions with children to encourage them to think and develop their speaking skills. 05/11/2021

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY338155 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 10203305 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 15 Date of previous inspection 9 March 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006. She offers care every day throughout the year, including overnight care. The childminder receives funding for free early education for two-, 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 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n We carried out this inspection as a result of a risk assessment following information we received about the childminder. n The inspector viewed the provision and discuss the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to children to find out about their time at the setting. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector sampled the childminder's documentation and discussed her knowledge of the requirements of the early years foundation stage.

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Inspection activities

28 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

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