Childminder in South Gloucestershire

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 prioritise children's safety and well-being. She has allowed individuals whose suitability has not been verified by Ofsted to have regular contact with children.

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder does not implement effective procedures for administering medication to children. She has failed to keep daily accurate records, including the time and dosage of medicine given to children. This compromises children's safety. Additionally, there are no records of children's daily hours of attendance, such as the time they arrive and when they are collected by parents. The childminder keeps some required records, such as parents' contact details and children's accident records. However, not all records are easily accessible and made available at inspection, including the childminder's insurance documents. The childminder does not understand the need to store children's confidential records securely in her home to protect their privacy.

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The provision is inadequate

Children play alongside each other and learn to share. They enjoy listening to stories read to them by the childminder. However, the childminder does not understand how to plan for children's learning through an effective curriculum, to ensure they engage in meaningful activities.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a weak understanding of the learning and development requirements. She is not familiar with the seven areas of learning and how to provide a broad and balanced curriculum for children. She does not have clear learning intentions of what she wants children to learn. As a result, children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), do not make adequate progress in their learning. n The children do not receive a good balance of adult-led and child-initiated learning opportunities. This is because the childminder does not plan effectively by taking into account what children already know and can do, and what they need to learn next. For example, during the inspection, the childminder planned an activity for children to make Halloween cards for their families. However, not all children engaged well in this activity, especially the younger ones who sometimes lacked focus and could not sustain their concentration.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has some understanding of children's initial starting points and obtains key information from parents when their child first starts at her setting. However, she does not continuously assess children's ongoing development to promptly identify and address any gaps in their development. As a result, some children with language and physical delay lack sufficient support and encouragement. For example, the childminder does not recognise the impact on

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need to do better?

20 October 2021 children's language development when children constantly use a dummy, and she prefers to picks up younger children who need encouragement in walking. Overall, children do not gain the skills they need for the next stage of their learning when they are in the childminder's care. n The childminder does not understand her role and responsibility to implement her policies and procedures effectively to promote children's health, safety and welfare. For example, she is not able to recall when she last administered medication for children who have a known medical need. She appears confused when asked about the time and date of dosage given, due to a lack of clear record keeping. Furthermore, the childminder is not aware of the requirement to keep a record of children's daily hours of attendance. She states that she is not good at managing paperwork, and when asked to produce her insurance documents, she is unable to locate these easily. The childminder does not hold

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need to do better?

records containing children's personal and confidential data securely. n The childminder attends some relevant training, such as SEND courses, and keeps her paediatric first-aid training up to date. She has some understanding of the reasons why she may need to notify Ofsted about changes affecting her provision. However, she does not understand the legal requirement to inform Ofsted about significant changes relating to household members within the required timeframe. n The childminder encourages children to sit down for mealtimes at the table and knows how to promote their independence, such as using the stairs unaided. She communicates with parents and shares ideas, such as tips on potty training at home. The childminder liaises with other professionals, such as local authority advisers, when making a referral.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a poor understanding of her role to safeguard children. She has allowed unvetted adults into her home when minded children are present, which places children at significant risk of harm. The childminder has a basic understanding of child protection issues, such as the signs of abuse and neglect, which may indicate concerns about a child's welfare. She is aware of her local authority procedures for reporting allegations made against household members and how to make a referral following a disclosure of abuse. The childminder checks her premises, including her garden for any hazards. She implements a pet policy for managing her dogs when she is working.

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Due date

ensure those in regular contact with children, including those living on the premises, are suitable and have undertaken an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check 04/11/2021

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Due date

keep a daily record of children's full names and their hours of attendance 04/11/2021

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Due date

implement a policy for administering medication and ensure a written record is kept each time medicine is administered to a child, ensuring parents are informed on the same day 04/11/2021

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Due date

improve knowledge and understanding of the requirement to notify Ofsted about persons aged 16 years or older living or working on the premises from which childminding is being provided 04/11/2021

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Due date

ensure records are easily accessible and available for inspection, and that all confidential information about children is held securely. 04/11/2021

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Due date

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 01/12/2021

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Due date

improve knowledge of the learning and development requirements, particularly the seven areas of learning, and use this to design a broad and balanced curriculum for children 01/12/2021

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Due date

20 October 2021 ensure children's individual needs and stages of development are assessed effectively to understand what children know and can do, as well as to address any gaps in their learning. 01/12/2021

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2598588 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 10210475 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 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in October 2020 and lives in Bristol. She operates Monday to Friday from 8am to 4pm all year round, apart from family holidays. The childminder is in receipt of funding for children aged two years.

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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 discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The inspector spoke to young children during the inspection about their play experiences. n The inspector sampled the childminder's documentation and discussed her understanding of meeting the requirements of the early years foundation stage. n The inspector observed the childminder and children at play, and they talked about the learning intentions of an activity.

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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

20 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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