Childminder in North Northamptonshire

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Inadequate Leadership and management Inadequate Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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The provision is inadequate

Children's safety is compromised because the childminder has not made the required notification to Ofsted of a significant event, which may call into question the suitability of a household member. Furthermore, children are exposed to hazards in the garden. Children are happy and have good relationships with the childminder and other children in the setting. They display high levels of engagement and are able to make independent choices from the good range of play activities and equipment on offer. They show delight as they press buttons on an interactive toy and recognise and name the sounds they hear. All children confidently interact with visitors, and go to the childminder for cuddles and reassurance when needed.

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The provision is inadequate

Children are provided with opportunities to develop their physical skills. When playing outside, two-year old children look over their shoulder as they carefully reverse their play car around obstacles in the garden. Younger two-year-old children use a bubble wand to make bubbles and enjoy watching them as they float over the garden and into the sky. One-year-old babies start to pull themselves to standing and move confidently around the environment. They use carefully placed equipment to challenge them.

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The provision is inadequate

Children behave well and show that they know and understand what is expected of them. When asked to tidy up the toys, children listen and follow the childminder's request. They are praised by the childminder for helping, which increases their confidence and self-esteem.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not ensure that she meets all the requirements of the early years foundation stage. She is aware of matters that require notification but has failed to implement this in practice. The childminder has not notified Ofsted of a change to the status of a Disclosure and Barring Service check for an adult living on site. This means the suitability of the person has not been assessed, putting children at potential risk. Furthermore, there are a number of hazards in the garden that children are exposed to, such as toadstools, house bricks used on the playhouse to hold down tarpaulin, and hanging beads and ropes. These weaknesses compromise children's safety. n Children develop a greater awareness of the world they live in through interesting activities. Children love to explore the outdoor area as they hunt for leaves, twigs and fallen apples. They show these to the childminder, who comments on the colours in the leaves, how many they have collected, and what

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they could use them for. Children ask if they can take them inside and make a picture with them.

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need to do better?

5 October 2021 n Overall, the childminder knows what children need to learn and why this is important for their development. For instance, she recognises that it is essential that children acquire a good vocabulary to become successful learners. However, she does not always implement the curriculum effectively. On occasion, she does not support quieter children in developing their language, which means those more-vocal children receive more attention. Furthermore, there are times when she does not use what she knows of the children to stretch and build on their learning as well as she could. n The childminder works well in partnership with parents. She offers a gradual settling-in period to enable children and their families to build a trusting relationship with her. The childminder helps parents to share what their children can do before they come to her, using this to guide their initial learning. She

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need to do better?

speaks with parents each day to share feedback on what their child has done and how they can help build on this at home. The childminder ensures that children have regular access to creative and messy play. She knows from discussion with parents that children have fewer opportunities for this at home. n The childminder had periods of closure during the COVID-19 pandemic. During this time, she kept in regular contact with parents and children through the use of telephone messages and doorstep visits. Since returning to childminding, she has helped children settle back in to her setting and follows effective care practices. For example, she follows secure hygiene routines to help to protect children's health. n Children enjoy imaginative play. They use baskets and trollies to 'shop' for food in the role-play area. The childminder uses this time to talk about foods that are good for them and not so good for them. This contributes to children's

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understanding of which foods promote a healthy, balanced diet.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has failed to notify Ofsted of a significant event linked to an adult living on site. Furthermore, she has not identified potential hazards in the garden that impact on children's safety and welfare. These weaknesses compromise children's safety. Despite this, the childminder does know who to report concerns to should she believe a child to be at risk of harm. She attends safeguarding training to keep her knowledge of child protection up to date. The childminder makes sure that the space available to children inside her home is clean and tidy, ensuring it remains safe for children to play and explore in.

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Due date

5 October 2021 ensure risk assessments are robust and identify and minimise potential hazards, with particular regard to house bricks on the playhouse, toadstools in areas accessed by children and low-strung beads and ropes. 26/10/2021

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should:

n ensure what is known of children's learning is used more effectively when planning play and activities to help children build on their learning even more n ensure every child has opportunities to use and explore their communication skills during their play to develop their spoken skills even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY293592 Local authority North Northamptonshire Inspection number 10105549 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 7 Date of previous inspection 2 March 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Broughton, near Kettering, Northamptonshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays.

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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 A joint observation of an activity was completed and the childminder and inspector discussed the quality of teaching. n The inspector completed a learning walk of the setting to understand how the provision and curriculum are organised. n The inspector observed the quality of the interactions between the childminder and children, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector had a tour of the home to assess safety. n The inspector took account of written reviews received from parents.

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Inspection activities

5 October 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

5 October 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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