Childminder, Out-of school day care in Staffordshire

This provision does not meet requirements

Children are left to amuse themselves when they arrive at the childminder's house. They discard their shoes, bags and coats at the front door and run upstairs to play. Children appear settled in the childminder's care and they feel comfortable enough to roam freely around all areas of the house. Children flit between upstairs and downstairs. There are too few activities and resources for children to choose from. Children mostly spend their time either watching television or playing computer games. They do not benefit from a variety of experiences and activities to engage and motivate them to play.

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This provision does not meet requirements

Overall, children behave well. They know to take shoes off as they enter the house, and they gather their belongings together when they leave. Children form close bonds with each other and play well together. They are confident and speak to visitors with ease. However, opportunities for them to practise and develop conversation and language skills are weak, as they spend too much time in front of television screens. The childminder does not interact, encourage or join children as they play, which means they do not receive any effective support to help them to thrive and develop. Poor hygiene and risk assessment practice compromises children's safety, health and well-being.

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need to do better?

n The childminder fails to maintain a quality childcare provision. She does not place any focus on continual professional development opportunities and training to develop her knowledge and to improve outcomes for children. As a result, she does not effectively fulfil her roles and responsibilities. The quality of her practice is extremely poor. n The childminder does not give any consideration to meeting children's individual needs. She does not spend any time interacting with children or joining children as they play. Children receive no support or encouragement. The childminder does not put any thought into the activities and experiences she provides for children. The resources she provides for children are minimal. The childminder does not provide appropriate support to engage children in play and to promote positive attitudes, behaviour and personal development. n Risk assessment is poor. Bottles of alcohol are stored on the stairs which

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children run up and down and are therefore easily accessible to them. Stairs and walkways are cluttered with bags, coats and shoes, which present a tripping hazard. n Practice regarding mobile phones with cameras is unsafe for children. Older children have their own mobile phones with them. Often, this is upstairs out of sight of the childminder. This gives older children the opportunity to take

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22 November 2021 photographs of children without the knowledge of the childminder. The childminder has not considered that this is a risk. She does not implement an effective mobile phone policy to keep children safe. n The childminder does not implement hygienic practice. Household cats freely climb, sit and sleep on kitchen worktops and tables. This compromises children's health. n The childminder was unable to provide any documentation to support the safe and efficient running of the provision. She does not maintain required policies and implement required procedures. n The childminder does not complete and maintain attendance records, as required. The childminder had no personal details or information recorded for any of the children in her care. This compromises the welfare of children. n Partnerships with other professionals involved in children's care are poor. Teachers at the school children attend tell the childminder about any important

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information regarding the child's day. However, the childminder has not established a regular two-way flow of information with teachers to support children's development while they are in her care. Some information is shared with parents during conversations when they collect children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder does not hold a valid first-aid certificate and her previous certificate expired over two years ago. This compromises children's health in the event of a medical emergency. The childminder does not have a secure knowledge and understanding about the referral process to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare. She does not know the procedure to follow if any allegations are made against her or household members. The childminder does not implement a safe policy for the use of mobile phones in the setting. Risk assessment is poor. The childminder does not maintain required documentation. This compromises the safety and welfare of children and puts them at risk of harm.

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Due date

focus on development and training opportunities to improve knowledge, skills and understanding to effectively fulfil required roles and responsibilities 14/12/2021

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22 November 2021 obtain a valid paediatric first-aid certificate 14/12/2021

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develop a robust knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures 14/12/2021

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take all reasonable steps to minimise or remove risks to keep children safe, with particular regard to the safe storage of alcohol and keeping walkways clear of obstructions 14/12/2021

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maintain a record of the hours of children's attendance 14/12/2021

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improve hygiene procedures to minimise the risk of infection, giving particular consideration to household pets 14/12/2021

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devise and implement an effective policy for the safe use of mobile phones and cameras 14/12/2021

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ensure children benefit from a stimulating environment with a range of fun and interesting experiences and that care is tailored to meet children's individual needs 14/12/2021

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keep a record of each child's full name; date of birth; name and address of every parent and/or carer who is known to the provider; which parent(s) and/or carer(s) the child normally lives with; and emergency contact details for parents and/or carers 14/12/2021

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develop a regular two-way flow of information with other providers involved in children's care 14/12/2021

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make sure that records are maintained, available and easily accessible, to ensure the safe and efficient management of the setting. 14/12/2021

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ensure that a written child protection policy and a written complaints policy is in place. 14/12/2021

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY468496 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 10214461 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 6 Date of previous inspection 6 January 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She provides care for children before and after school only. Sessions are from 7.30am to 9am and 3.30pm to 6pm, during term- time only.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting 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 with children during the inspection. n The inspector observed the children as they played in the childminder's home. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder throughout the inspection. n The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with children and evaluated the impact these have on children's care and development.

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Inspection activities

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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