Childminder in Durham

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 has a poor understanding of her responsibilities to safeguard children online. She has not considered the implications of uploading children's photographs and personal details alongside her address. Weaknesses in relation to risk assessments and the security of her home impact on children's safety further. The childminder does not support children's health and welfare because nappy changing practices and handwashing procedures compromise children's health.

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The provision is inadequate

Children's progress is poor, particularly for those children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The childminder has not always acted on advice from other professionals who are involved with children. The childminder does not assess children regularly to identify their learning needs. Although the childminder has identified that she needs to strengthen her understanding of supporting children with SEND, she has not taken effective action. This significantly hinders the progress children make. Despite the weaknesses in planning and assessment, some children demonstrate reasonable concentration at times. They are happy and they enjoy building walls with blocks and exploring sensory toys.

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder has altered the way she works since the COVID-19 pandemic. She rotates toys for ease of cleaning. Parents now collect and drop off children at the door.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not ensure her premises are secure to prevent unauthorised people entering her home. During the inspection, the childminder's front door was unlocked. This compromises children's safety. n The childminder's risk assessments are not thorough enough to identify all risks to children. For example, the childminder has a trampoline that she uses with children. She has not considered safety guidance, such as minimum age, and she allows more than one child to use the trampoline at a time. This puts children at risk of accidents. n The childminder does not have hygienic facilities for changing children's nappies. The childminder changes nappies on the carpet where other children are playing and learning. This does not support children's good health. n The childminder does not always take appropriate precautions to stop the spread of infection. For instance, she does not consistently ensure children wash

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need to do better?

their hands before eating. At the time of the inspection, children did not wash their hands before snack or when returning to lunch after playing with toys. This impacts on children's health. n Children with SEND are not always supported effectively. The childminder does not consistently act on the advice from other professionals. She does not use the

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need to do better?

16 November 2021 strategies suggested by colleagues from speech and language therapy. Furthermore, the childminder provides resources to entertain children without planning how to extend their learning. The childminder tries to include children in activities, such as stories. However, children lack engagement because the stories are too complex for them to relate to. n The childminder does not use ongoing assessments to identify where children are in their learning. As a result, she is not able to plan learning experiences that build on what children need to learn next. For example, the childminder plans activities for children to recognise numbers before they have the knowledge and understanding to do this. Many activities lack appropriate levels of challenge. Children get bored when they repeat the same activity, such as play dough, too many times. This impacts negatively on children's behaviour. n The childminder does not undertake professional development opportunities to

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need to do better?

ensure her practice continually improves. She has identified that she wants to develop her knowledge of how to support children with SEND. However, she has not sourced any relevant training yet. Furthermore, she has not looked at the webinars suggested by the local authority. This does not ensure high-quality learning experiences for all children. n The childminder has a reasonable relationship with parents. She gathers information about children's care and learning when children first start. Parents feel that the childminder keeps them informed about what their children are doing. They like the regular electronic and verbal messages that they receive. n The childminder helps more confident children to develop their communication. She listens to them and encourages them to participate in simple conversations. She uses activities, such as stories, to introduce new vocabulary, such as 'rich'. This helps them to make reasonable progress in communication and language.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

Weaknesses in relation to the security of the premises and risk assessments mean that children are not consistently safe. The childminder has not considered how she can keep children safe online. She uses social media to advertise her business but has not considered how this compromises children's safety. Despite this, the childminder has a reasonable understanding of the signs and symptoms that may indicate a safeguarding concern. She has an adequate understanding of safeguarding issues, such as the 'Prevent' duty guidance.

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Due date

16 November 2021 ensure children are kept safe online, particularly when using social media 26/11/2021

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Due date

ensure that children are kept safe from unauthorised people entering the premises 26/11/2021

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Due date

improve risk assessments, particularly regarding the use of the trampoline 26/11/2021

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Due date

improve nappy changing procedures to ensure children's good health 26/11/2021

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Due date

reduce the spread of infection, particularly in relation to handwashing 26/11/2021

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Due date

plan more effectively for children with SEND, acting on advice from other professionals and help them to make good progress 03/12/2021

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Due date

use assessments to plan and deliver appropriately challenging and enjoyable activities, which build on what each child already knows and can do 03/12/2021

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Due date

undertake appropriate training and professional development opportunities to improve the quality of teaching. 17/12/2021

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY563544 Local authority Durham Inspection number 10191366 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 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Spennymoor. She operates all year round, except bank holidays and family holidays. Sessions are from 8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday, and 8.30am to 1pm on Friday. The childminder is registered to provide funded places for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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 around the parts of home used for childminding. She explained how she organises her curriculum. n The inspector observed children playing and learning, and looked at how the childminder supported their learning. n The inspector spoke to the children and childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n Parents provided written feedback for the purpose of the inspection. n The childminder showed the inspector a range of documents, including those relating to her suitability.

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Inspection activities

16 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

16 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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