Childminder EY479300

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

The childminder does not ensure that all children's care and learning needs are met. She is able to explain what she wants children to learn. However, she does not put this into practice. As a result, children's learning is not focused and targeted. The childminder's curriculum is not planned well enough to build upon what children already know and can do.

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The provision is inadequate

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. She responds appropriately to them when they need reassurance. She settles them quickly. Children are able to access the resources and equipment in the setting independently and confidently. They display good behaviour. Any minor squabbles are responded to appropriately. Children are learning to share and take turns as they play with the stacking toys. The childminder talks to children about their behaviours and reminds them why they must not do something. For example, she reminds children not to run in circles as they may fall and bump their head.

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder operates a drop-off service at the door since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Parents report that they receive good levels of communication and have an opportunity to talk about their children's day. They also receive information through an electronic system which highlights what their children have been doing.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not maintain an accurate record of attendance. She does not ensure that children are signed out at the end of the day. 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 and well-being. n The childminder does not respond in a timely manner to seek additional support for children's language development. She does not implement the strategies she has identified to promote children's speech in everyday activities. For example, she does not slow her speech and use repetition as she intends. This limits children's language development. n The childminder does not correctly assess and monitor all children's learning needs. She does not have accurate starting points for all children. This hinders her ability to track and promote children's progress and achievements.

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need to do better?

n Children are not reminded about practising good hygiene. They are not encouraged or reminded consistently to wipe their noses to prevent the spread of germs. When the childminder wipes their noses, she does not speak to the children to explain her actions. This does not support children's understanding or their communication and language skills.

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need to do better?

8 December 2021 n Weaknesses in the quality of education affect some children. Although the childminder identifies what she would like children to learn, she does not deliver this effectively. For example, she states that she uses music time to promote children's physical development when inside. However, the childminder and her assistant do not encourage movement during this time, and children wander aimlessly with the musical instruments. n The childminder and her assistant supervise children well in the setting. They ensure that children are supported as they eat their lunch. They remind children to chew food properly and not put too much in their mouths. n The childminder supports her assistant to deliver enjoyable activities. The assistant uses good levels of questioning and conversation as the children play with the teeth brushing resources. They talk about visiting the dentist and what food is good and bad for their teeth.

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need to do better?

n Children are praised as they jump on a number mat. They identify the correct numbers as they are called out and are clearly pleased with their accomplishments. This supports children's number recognition and their motivation. n The childminder provides transitional reports as children move on into the next stage in their learning. This helps new providers to meet children's needs.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has completed recent safeguarding training. She demonstrates a sound knowledge and understanding of the action to take should she have concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder completes fire drills with the children and ensures that fire safety equipment, such as a fire blanket and smoke alarms, are in place. However, she does not maintain an accurate record of children's attendance.

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Due date

ensure that a daily record of children's attendance is maintained 23/12/2021

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Due date

ensure that timely interventions are made to seek external guidance to support children's communication and language development 23/12/2021

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Due date

8 December 2021 promote children's good health and hygiene consistently, specifically in relation to encouraging children to wipe their noses, to prevent the spread of infection and illness 23/12/2021

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Due date

ensure that the activities and interaction provided fully address the intended learning for children 23/12/2021

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Due date

ensure that children's progress is monitored effectively from their starting points so that the curriculum can be tailored to what children already know and can do and promotes their ongoing learning and development. 23/12/2021

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY479300 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 10203289 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 18 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 3 November 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Selby. She operates term time only, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 5. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. An assistant is employed to work with the childminder when needed.

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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 the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a joint observation of the assistant conducting an activity. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documents on request.

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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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Inspection activities

8 December 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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