Childminder in Essex

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 Met

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The provision is inadequate

Children's safety is compromised. The childminder's paediatric first-aid qualification has lapsed. In addition, the childminder does not maintain appropriate records to ensure children's safety. Children participate in a wide range of activities outside of the childminder's home, such as trips to the local library, visits to the park and pre- school. However, the childminder does not plan varied and suitably challenging activities for all children when they spend time within her home.

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The provision is inadequate

Despite this, children are settled and comfortable in the childminder's care. They move confidently around the areas of her home used for childminding purposes. Children speak kindly and show respect for each other, using words, such as 'there you go darling', when they pass toys to each other. Children regulate each other's behaviour. For example, they remind each other about the importance of saying please and thank you. Children have a warm and caring relationship with the childminder and frequently approach her for a cuddle. They chat quietly with the childminder and other children, showing each other what they are playing with and how the toys work.

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need to do better?

n The childminder's paediatric first-aid qualification has recently expired. She has booked a place on an appropriate course to update this, however, this means that for a short period of time she has operated without a full and current paediatric first-aid qualification. This does not secure children's safety. n The childminder fails to maintain appropriate records in connection with her childminding provision. Records of existing injuries and details of how they occurred are not kept to appropriately safeguard children. Records of complaints and accurate records of children's attendance are not consistently maintained, which are requirements of registration. n The childminder takes children on trips and outings each day. However, she does not deliver a purposeful and challenging curriculum when the children are within her own home. She provides some resources based on what she knows about the children's interests, but does not plan effectively to fully challenge

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need to do better?

children's learning. n The childminder does not plan group activities well enough to meet all of the children's differing needs. They are not tailored to take account of the children's different ages and stages of development. As a result, some children do not fully benefit from these experiences. n During the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns, the childminder kept in regular contact with the parents of children in her care who could not attend. She offered them ideas on activities and learning that they could continue with the children at home. The childminder also offered to share her resources with

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need to do better?

10 January 2022 them. n Parents comment that they feel their children are well cared for and speak highly of the childminder. They state that their children make good progress and enjoy their time with the childminder, most would have recommended her provision to other parents in the local area. n Children share the resources well. They engage in games together with small- world figures. They chat quietly about their game and share ideas. Younger children have fun hammering coloured wooden balls through holes and watching the balls travel down and out of the bottom of the toy. They giggle joyfully as the balls roll out.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder's lapse in obtaining a paediatric first-aid qualification and her failure to maintain appropriate records do not protect children's safety. However, she demonstrates a good understanding of the signs and symptoms that would alert her to a child being mistreated or abused. The childminder knows what action to take should she be concerned about a child's safety or well-being. The childminder regularly updates her safeguarding knowledge, for example through training.

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Due date

maintain a full paediatric first-aid certificate 11/02/2022

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Due date

keep an accurate record of all accidents and injuries and first-aid treatment 11/02/2022

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Due date

keep a record of all complaints and their outcome 11/02/2022

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Due date

ensure records are available for inspection, including those retained for a period of time after a child has left the setting 11/02/2022

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Due date

10 January 2022 consider the individual needs, interests and development of each child and use the information known to plan challenging, purposeful learning experiences that help children to reach their full potential. 11/02/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY417153 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10218545 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 5 Date of previous inspection 14 April 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, 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 This inspection was carried out following the risk assessment process. n The childminder showed the inspector all areas of their premises and discussed how they ensure that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss their intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on

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Inspection activities

10 January 2022 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

10 January 2022 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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