Sorrentino, Teresa Jane

Not met (enforcement)

Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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This provision does not meet requirements

Children's safety and welfare is not assured. The childminder does not understand or implement all of the required aspects of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage'. That said, children enjoy spending time at this welcoming setting before and after school. They are familiar with the routines and the childminder's expectations for behaviour. When children arrive, they take off their shoes and put them neatly with their bags and coats. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, children know to use sanitising hand gel to help reduce the risk of infection.

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This provision does not meet requirements

Children have plenty of space to play and relax in. They are able to make decisions, such as what they would like to play with and whether to go outside in the garden or stay indoors. Some children choose to be creative, drawing or using small beads to create their own designs. Others enjoy being physically active, running around and playing games in the garden with their friends. Children show positive relationships with the childminder and each other. They play well together, creating a harmonious and friendly environment. Children happily share and take it in turns to use equipment. They are encouraged to look after the environment and resources. For example, they tidy away their plate after snack and tidy up the toys when they have finished playing.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has not paid enough attention to her professional development to help her keep up to date with current guidance and legislation. She has relied too heavily on other agencies to tell her what she needs to do to help her to make and maintain improvements. There are significant gaps in the childminder's knowledge and understanding of her responsibility to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements. n The childminder does not have a clear understanding of her responsibility to keep Ofsted informed of any changes to her setting. She has omitted to notify Ofsted of significant changes to persons living or working on the premises in order for the information to be reviewed and risk assessed appropriately. n Occasionally, the childminder cares for too many children at a time, resulting in a breach of the adult to child ratios. The childminder does not record children's hours of attendance, or maintain a record of the required information about

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need to do better?

individual children. This does not support children's safety and welfare. n The childminder is friendly and welcoming. She knows children and their parents well. Parents are provided with verbal feedback when they collect their children. For example, they are informed about what children have had for snack and what they have been playing with. Parents speak positively about the

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need to do better?

20 October 2021 childminder and the care that she provides for their children. They comment that they are kept well informed and that their children are very happy to attend the homely and relaxed environment. n Children enjoy being creative and using their imagination. They have access to a good range of art and craft resources, and spend time creating their own pictures to take home. Children share their drawings with the childminder who enthusiastically acknowledges their achievements. They dress up and practise their performance for the 'talent show'. Children dance, sing and take it in turns to perform in front of their friends, the childminder and visitors. n The childminder provides a snack and refreshments for children on their return from school. She makes sure that children have enough to eat and that the food she provides takes into account their individual dietary needs and preferences. Children demonstrate good manners, spontaneously saying please and thank

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need to do better?

you. They enjoy the social occasion of sitting together at the table to eat their snack. Children chat with the childminder and their friends about their day at school. n The childminder plans the environment well. Children have a good amount of space to play in safety and comfort. Resources and equipment are plentiful and reflect children's interests and capabilities. They are easily accessible, enabling children to help themselves to things that interest them. All children are engaged and busy in play of their choosing, during their time in the childminder's home.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands she has responsibilities to keep children safe. However, she has not kept herself up to date with safeguarding and child protection procedures. This has resulted in some gaps in her knowledge and understanding of when and what action she should take, should she have a concern about a child in her care. The childminder does not maintain all of the necessary records to meet the requirements, and to promote children's safety and welfare. That said, the childminder is attentive to children's whereabouts and supervises them well. The childminder holds a current paediatric first-aid certificate. She completes risk assessments on the environment and makes sure that it safe, secure and well maintained.

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Due date

20 October 2021 improve knowledge and understanding of the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage' safeguarding and welfare requirements and ensure that these are implemented at all times 25/11/2021

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Due date

gain a better understanding of how to effectively implement a safeguarding policy and procedure in line with the relevant local safeguarding partners 25/11/2021

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Due date

maintain a daily record of the names of children and their hours of attendance being cared for on the premises 25/11/2021

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Due date

ensure adult:child ratios are met at all times 25/11/2021

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Due date

ensure all required information is recorded and available for every child in order to ensure that their needs are met. 25/11/2021

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY421173 Local authority West Northamptonshire Inspection number 10132514 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 24 Date of previous inspection 8 May 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Hartwell, Northamptonshire. She provides out-of-school care all year round from 7am to 9am and 3pm to 7pm, Monday to Friday, and from 7am to 7pm during school holidays, except for family holidays and bank holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector spoke to children, to find out about their time at the setting. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable.

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Inspection activities

20 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

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