Childminder in Stoke-on-Trent

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

Significant breaches in requirements mean that children are not safeguarded in this setting. The childminder exceeds the ratio requirements set out in the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage' and fails to ensure that children's individual needs are met. Children are frequently left unsupervised, including when eating and sleeping, which impacts on their safety. The childminder fails to ensure that the premises are secure at all times to prevent a child leaving the premises unsupervised or unauthorised persons entering the home. The childminder has not notified Ofsted of all adults living on the premises, so that the necessary suitability checks can be completed to safeguard children.

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The provision is inadequate

Children lack appropriate stimulation. The childminder does not plan and provide activities to motivate and engage children in their play. Consequently, many children spend their time wandering around or sitting in the same place. This hinders the progress that children are able to make in their learning and development and limits the skills they gain in preparation for the next stage of their learning. The childminder does not supervise children well enough to keep them safe. As children climb on equipment, she does not recognise the risk of falling. She does not respond to minimise risks to children. This jeopardises children's safety. The childminder does not regularly communicate or interact with children, including when they are upset. This means that children struggle to settle. They do not feel safe and secure.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has failed to keep her knowledge and understanding of the requirements for the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage' up to date. Consequently, there are a significant number of breaches of requirements, which impact on the care and safety of children, and the quality of education they receive. n The childminder has failed to notify Ofsted of changes to adults living on the premises. Therefore, the required checks have not been completed to assess their suitability. This means that children are not safeguarded. n The childminder lacks the knowledge and understanding of how many children she is allowed to care for at any one time. She exceeds the requirements for the maximum number of young children in her care and fails to ensure that she is able to meet the needs of all children. Consequently, children are frequently left unsupervised, including when eating and sleeping, which puts them at risk of

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need to do better?

harm. n The childminder fails to ensure that the premises are secure at all times and does not implement effective risk assessments. She is unable to identify possible risks to children's safety, including risks associated with play equipment, sleep

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need to do better?

2 November 2021 facilities and the security of the premises. This means that children's safety is at risk. n Children are not safeguarded while sleeping. Children are placed down to sleep in pushchairs out of sight of the childminder, who does not make sure they are frequently checked on. The childminder does not ensure that she follows the latest guidance to ensure children's safety while sleeping. This puts children at risk of harm. n The childminder does not maintain accurate records of children's full names and hours of attendance. This has an impact on the safeguarding of children. n The quality of education that children receive is poor. The childminder does not plan and provide a curriculum which meets the needs of the children. They do not experience opportunities to support their development across the seven areas of learning. Children are left alone to initiate their own play with the resources available to them. Many children are too young to do this, and some

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need to do better?

children spend long periods of time sitting or standing in the same spot. Their individual needs are not met. n Although the childminder obtains some information about children's interests and development, she does not use this effectively. For example, she has identified communication and language development as an area for some children to focus their learning. However, she fails to provide any opportunities for children to interact or communicate with her to build on their communication and language skills. This restricts the progress that children are able to make. n Children are frequently upset and unsettled in the setting, and do not build positive relationships with the childminder. When children are crying, she asks them why they are shouting. She takes a long time to offer children a cuddle or the emotional support they seek.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder lacks the knowledge and understanding of child protection procedures in the local safeguarding partnership. In the event of a concern about a child or adult, she does not know how to make a referral to keep children safe. The childminder does not implement effective risk assessments to ensure children's safety. She does not recognise risks associated with play equipment, safe sleep facilities or the premises not being secure. The childminder has too many young children in her care at any one time and fails to adequately supervise children. The childminder has failed to notify Ofsted of a change of persons living on the premises so that the necessary suitability checks can be completed. Consequently, children are not safeguarded.

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Due date

provide Ofsted with the relevant information about any persons living on the premises so that the necessary checks can be completed to ensure their suitability 18/11/2021

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ensure that the premises remain secure at all times to prevent children from being able to leave unsupervised or unauthorised persons entering the home 18/11/2021

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implement an effective policy and procedures to safeguard children which is in line with the guidance and procedures of the relevant local safeguarding partners 18/11/2021

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improve knowledge and understanding of the procedures to follow to report information of a safeguarding nature to other professionals in a timely manner 18/11/2021

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improve knowledge and understanding of the procedures to follow in the event of an allegation being made against an adult 18/11/2021

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ensure that the total number of children being cared for at any one time does not exceed the requirements of the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage' and does not adversely affect the care of children 18/11/2021

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ensure that children are supervised at all times, including while eating, and are usually within sight and hearing 18/11/2021

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improve the key-person system in order to provide tailored care and learning to meet every child's individual needs 18/11/2021

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2 November 2021 improve risk assessment to ensure that all risks to children's health and safety are identified and action is taken to remove or minimise risks in a timely manner to keep children safe 18/11/2021

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ensure that sleeping children are frequently checked and that equipment used for children to sleep promotes their safety in line with current safety guidance 18/11/2021

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maintain an accurate daily record of the names of children being cared for and their hours of attendance. 18/11/2021

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Due date

improve educational programmes so that children are provided with activities and experiences to promote their development across the seven areas of learning 30/11/2021

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Due date

improve the use of planning so that children receive challenging and enjoyable experiences that take account of their individual needs, interests and development to help them make progress in their learning. 30/11/2021

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY319213 Local authority Stoke-on-Trent Inspection number 10213154 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 11 Date of previous inspection 21 November 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Stoke on Trent. She operates Monday to Friday from 6am to 6pm, all year round, except for family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting received since the COVID-19 pandemic. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the setting and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspection was carried out following the risk assessment process. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching to assess the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector toured the premises and held discussions with the childminder to learn about how the provision and curriculum are organised. n The inspector held a meeting with the childminder and looked at relevant documentation and evidence of suitability.

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Inspection activities

2 November 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

2 November 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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