Childminder in Kingston upon Hull

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

The quality of education Inadequate Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement Personal development Inadequate Leadership and management Inadequate Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is inadequate

Although the childminder has attended recent safeguarding training, she does not have a secure understanding of the procedures to follow if she is concerned about a child. She does not ensure that she maintains an accurate record of children's attendance. This compromises children's safety and well-being.

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The provision is inadequate

Children are extremely happy and settled in the childminder's care. They have clear attachments to her and she is warm and nurturing towards them. Children behave very well and are very caring towards their friends. They ensure that their friends are not upset when they accidently hurt each other when playing with the musical instruments. They show care and concern.

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder knows the children very well and understands the progress they are making in their development. She follows them in their play as they choose activities and she interacts effectively to extend their learning. The childminder introduces new vocabulary to support children's communication and language development. She is equally ambitious for all children to develop their language skills and provides additional support to those who need it. However, she does not always ensure that required assessments are completed for all children, to identify any additional needs.

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The provision is inadequate

Parents currently drop off their children at the childminder's door due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the childminder still ensures that parents have an opportunity to talk about their children's day by entering the home on collection.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not maintain an accurate record of attendance. This does not enable her to see who has been present on a particular day should this be required. It does not ensure that she can check who is on the premises in an emergency. This compromises children's safety. n The childminder does not ensure that all children have a written summary of their progress between the ages of two and three years old. She does not ensure that children who have changed providers have had this assessment completed. This means that emerging concerns may not be identified. n The childminder does not have a robust understanding of the action to take if she has a concern about a child's welfare. She does not have a safeguarding policy and procedure, which is a requirement of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register. This means she is unable to refer to documentation to support her in reporting concerns. In addition, she is unaware of the procedures

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need to do better?

to follow to report any allegations of harm that are made against her or a household member. This raises concerns about the safeguarding of children.

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need to do better?

23 November 2021 n The childminder does not critically reflect on her practice and consider future training needs to develop her knowledge. She does not seek feedback from others to inform her evaluation. This limits her professional development. n Children's independence is promoted. The childminder encourages children to access their own drinks and to manage their own self-care needs. She praises children as they wash their hands and unpack their lunches. n The childminder uses repetition to embed vocabulary and build on known words. She encourages children to say and repeat words. Children follow instructions as they excitedly dance to action songs and use musical instruments to follow the beat of the song. n The childminder follows the children's love of books. Children bring their favourite stories and sit on her lap. They patiently wait for their turn to have their book read. The childminder's enthusiastic reading keeps children's interest

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need to do better?

and increases their enjoyment. n The childminder enables children to learn about healthy choices as they talk about the food they are eating. They are reminded to stay hydrated. Children benefit from opportunities to be physically active. They visit local parks, soft-play centres and play sessions, where they interact with other children. n The childminder knows what she wants children to learn and the skills she wants them to acquire before moving on to the next stage of their learning. She prepares them for going to school. She ensures that children are physically and emotionally ready. n Partnerships with parents are good. The written and verbal feedback received is complimentary about the care the children receive. Parents appreciate the information the childminder shares to keep them well-informed about their children's progress and welfare.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is aware of the signs of abuse and neglect and wider aspects of safeguarding. She knows what would concern her regarding children's welfare. However, she is not confident about who to contact to report concerns to. She does not have a policy and procedures to inform and guide her. The childminder does not know the procedures to follow if an allegation is made against herself or a household member and is not aware of the role of the designated officer. The childminder does not keep an accurate daily record of children's attendance. The childminder's premises are safe and secure and she carries out visual risk assessments to ensure children are in a safe environment.

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Due date

ensure that there is a policy and procedures to follow to safeguard children, including a written policy and procedure for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register, and improve knowledge of the procedures to follow when concerned about a child's welfare 15/12/2021

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Due date

ensure a robust understanding of the action to be taken in the event of an allegation being made against the childminder or a household member 15/12/2021

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Due date

provide parents with a written summary of the progress check when children are aged between two and three years 15/12/2021

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Due date

ensure that a daily record of children's attendance is maintained 15/12/2021

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Due date

obtain feedback from others to inform self-evaluation and critically assess practice to improve the overall quality of the provision. 15/12/2021

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Setting details

Unique reference number 313299 Local authority Kingston Upon Hull City Council Inspection number 10213435 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 5 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 7 March 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2000 and lives in Hull. She operates her provision all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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 childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning. n Children spoke to/communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector obtained the views of parents.

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Inspection activities

23 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

23 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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