Childminder in North Northamptonshire

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

The quality of education Requires improvement Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement Personal development Inadequate Leadership and management Inadequate Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is inadequate

Children's welfare is not safeguarded by the childminder. When there is a child protection concern she does not notify safeguarding agencies without delay. In addition, children are left alone with adults who have not had suitability checks completed. This may expose children to a risk of harm from adults who are not suitable. The childminder does not keep an up-to-date record of children's attendance. Children may not be identified as being in the childminder's care. This may be necessary in an emergency, for example in the event of a fire.

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The provision is inadequate

Some children struggle to manage their behaviour at times as they are not reminded of expectations early enough. They snatch toys off each other and need persuading to share resources with others. This disrupts children's learning as time is too frequently needed for the childminder to resolve issues. That said, children do follow routines well, such as sitting down to eat snack and lunch.

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The provision is inadequate

Children show that they want to learn and are developing skills for their next stage of education. They show determination as they spend time squeezing icing out of a tube to decorate a gingerbread man. Children are developing good physical skills for their age. They enjoy learning with the childminder and her assistants. They laugh as they sing 'mummy shark' and perform the actions to the song they have learned. However, the childminder does not share information with all parents about the progress children are making. Therefore, she does not support parents to extend children's learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is not effective at evaluating her practice. She fails to meet the legal requirements in place to keep children safe. The childminder does not report child protection issues without delay. She did not complete daily registers of children's hours of attendance for a number of weeks leading up to the inspection. The childminder then, on notification of her inspection, made attempts to record children's attendance for the weeks before. However, the childminder told the inspector these records were retrospective and the times recorded are not accurate. n The childminder is not clear on the process to follow when completing suitability checks for assistants. She leaves her assistant on their own with children before their suitability checks are complete. This poses a potential risk for children. n Parents are happy with the care provided by the childminder and her assistants. They like that they receive updates about what children have done each day.

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need to do better?

However, the childminder does not inform parents about their children's progress. She does not give parents ideas about how to support children's learning at home. As a result, children do not make as much progress as they

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need to do better?

17 December 2021 could if the childminder was working more effectively in partnership with parents. n The childminder and her assistants do not apply boundaries and strategies for children when they play together as well as they could. They explain to children about appropriate behaviour expectations, such as sharing, but this is a reaction to unwanted behaviour rather than explaining expectations earlier. The childminder and her assistants promote politeness and good manners. They encourage children to say thank you when they receive their dinner. n The childminder knows the children well. She provides a curriculum that considers their interests and develops their knowledge in all areas of learning. The childminder expands on children's experiences, such as taking children on a bus for the first time. n The childminder helps children to develop their language skills and a love for books. Children bring their favourite story for the childminder to read, and all sit

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need to do better?

down ready to listen. The childminder makes the story fun by using actions and props. Children wave their arms as they say 'swish' and hold up the tube with grass in as the childminder reads about going through a field. The childminder encourages children to think, leaving gaps for them to recall the next line in the story. For example, she asks what they have forgotten to do, and children shout out excitedly 'shut the door'. n The childminder and her assistants support children to follow good hygiene practices. They ask children to wash their hands regularly, such as before they eat. Children go to wash their hands eagerly when they are told it is snack time.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder does not implement her safeguarding procedures effectively. She has not reported concerns about children's welfare to the appropriate child protection services promptly. The childminder does not keep children safe in her care. She leaves children unsupervised with an unchecked adult and does not keep accurate attendance registers. The childminder does ensure that the premises are secure and safe. She makes sure the outdoor play area is suitable before children go outside. The childminder and her assistants follow effective hygiene practices. They disinfect toys after use during the morning and set up a range of clean resources for the afternoon.

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Due date

17 December 2021 ensure concerns regarding children's welfare are reported to the appropriate child protection agencies without delay 31/12/2021

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Due date

ensure accurate daily records are kept of children's hours of attendance 20/12/2021

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Due date

ensure children are not left unsupervised with people whose suitability has not been checked 20/12/2021

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Due date

ensure parents receive regular updates on their child's progress and are given ideas about how to support children's learning at home. 21/01/2022

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should:

n improve management of children's behaviour so that they are clear on expected behaviour when playing with others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2553624 Local authority North Northamptonshire Inspection number 10216992 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 17 Number of children on roll 22 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020 and lives in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire. She operates for 51 weeks of the year from 7am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder and one of her assistants hold early years qualifications 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 We carried out this inspection as a result of a risk assessment, following information we received about the provider. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector talked to assistants at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on

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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

17 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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