Childminder in Cambridgeshire

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

Children are not provided with a safe and suitable learning environment. This means that children do not receive the quality of care and education they are entitled to. The childminder's home is cluttered with toys and other items that present a tripping hazard to children and adults. On the day of the inspection, a thick internet cable trailed across the floor of the hallway and a children's scooter lay on its side. A can of deodorant and a plugged-in hairdryer were easily accessible to children. Sharp knives were not kept out of children's reach. These provide significant risks to children's safety, when in the childminder's care.

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The provision is inadequate

Children eat meals prepared in a kitchen where the food preparation areas and floors are dirty. Worktops are cluttered with both food and non-food items. Dropped food was seen on the floor, but no effort had been made to remove this before children arrived. Furthermore, the childminder does not demonstrate suitable hygiene practices before serving food to children. For example, food was directly placed on the kitchen table that had not been cleaned.

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The provision is inadequate

Despite this, children enjoy the company of the childminder and she demonstrates a loving and caring relationship with them. She is attentive to their individual needs for routine activities, such as nappy changes and sleep times.

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need to do better?

n The childminder had failed to recognise the risks that her home and environment pose to children of all ages that she cares for. She does not ensure that her home is safe and organised appropriately to meet children's needs before they arrive. n The childminder does not promote suitable hygiene practices with children. On the day of the inspection, after children had been playing outside, the childminder did not help or encourage them to wash their hands before eating. The childminder is not a good role model for children, as she does not wash her own hands before preparing food or ensure food preparation areas are clean. This practice does not promote the health and welfare of children and help them to gain an understanding of how to keep themselves safe and healthy. n The childminder keeps records of accidents sustained by children when in her care and any existing injuries they may have when they arrive. However, records

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need to do better?

are not effectively maintained to promote the safety and well-being of children. For example, she does not always record the name of the child who has had the accident or the date the accident occurred. n The childminder can speak confidently about the children in her care. She understands their personalities and demonstrates a suitable overview of their development. However, the breaches in statutory requirements found at this

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need to do better?

26 November 2021 inspection have a significant impact on children's learning and development, overall, as the learning environment does not meet children's needs. n The childminder uses appropriate guidance to help her assess children's progress. She shares this information with parents. Parents say that they receive a good account of their children's day and the activities they have participated in. n The childminder completes the required progress check for children when they are two years old. However, progress checks reviewed during the inspection were not completed well enough to help parents and other professionals understand where children need support in their learning. n Children have access to books. The childminder speaks to them as they play. She introduces new words, such as biggest and deeper when children splash their hands in puddles that have formed in the garden. n The childminder has a suitable first-aid qualification that helps her to respond

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need to do better?

and care for children in the event of a minor accident while in her care.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder does not provide an environment which prioritises the safety and welfare of children and meets their individual needs. However, she does demonstrate an understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse, including risks associated with terrorism and female genital mutilation. She understands how to report her concerns to the appropriate agencies. Suitability checks are in place for adults living in the home.

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Due date

ensure the premises including overall floor space are fit for purpose and suitable 02/12/2021

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Due date

ensure the premises and equipment is organised in a way that meets the needs of the children 02/12/2021

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Due date

take all reasonable steps to ensure children are not exposed to risks and demonstrate how risks are managed 02/12/2021

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Due date

26 November 2021 ensure children's health and hygiene is promoted and that steps are taken to prevent the spread of infection 02/12/2021

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Due date

improve the recording of children's accidents to maintain the safe running of the setting and ensure that children's needs are met. 02/12/2021

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Due date

improve the information recorded and shared with parents on the two year progress check to include greater detail of children's strengths and areas to develop 17/12/2021

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Due date

ensure that the learning environment is organised effectively in order to improve the overall quality of the provision and the daily learning experiences for children. 02/12/2021

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY488733 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 10215937 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 21 July 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Lower Cambourne, Cambridgeshire. She operates all year round from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 This inspection was carried out following the risk assessment process. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and the children. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector took account of the views of the parents through discussions on the day.

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Inspection activities

26 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

26 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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