Childminder in Sheffield

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 Met (with actions)

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The provision is inadequate

Children are often disengaged and appear bored. They have poor play skills and do not show high levels of curiosity or enjoyment. The childminder does not provide well-planned activities that meet the individual needs or interests of children. She does not help children to develop their confidence, resilience or independence. As a result, they frequently return to sitting on the childminder's knee and do not make good developmental progress.

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The provision is inadequate

Interactions between the childminder and children are poor. The childminder often sits back when children are playing, missing opportunities to extend their learning. When talking to children, she does not come down to their own level or gain eye contact. She often gives one-word responses to their communications. This does not promote children's good communication and language development.

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder explained that, since the COVID-19 pandemic began, parents do not enter the setting when they drop off and collect their children. Also, older children who attend after school now occupy themselves in a wooden building at the end of the garden. The childminder was unable to explain how she supervises these children adequately, and, as a result, they are not kept safe from possible harm.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not take advantage of professional development opportunities or keep her knowledge and skills up to date. She has failed to improve her knowledge of how to meet the learning and development requirements, which was a previous action. Activities are poorly prepared and do not meet children's individual learning needs. For example, the childminder spends time gathering play dough resources and cleaning equipment which is dirty from a previous use. This means that children are left waiting and are not able to engage in the activity. n The childminder does not understand the areas of learning or the ways in which children learn. She does not support children to understand early mathematical concepts. For example, when listening to the 'Four Little Ducks' song, she asked a child to show four fingers and demonstrated this herself. The child put up one finger, saying 'four'. The childminder did not take time to show the child four

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need to do better?

fingers or check their understanding of number. n The childminder does not find out what children know and can do, or plan for what she would like them to learn next. This was also a previous action. Her poor understanding of child development means that she is unable to assess children accurately. As a result, she does not provide the support they need to make good progress.

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need to do better?

18 November 2021 n The childminder was previously asked to improve her understanding of the progress check for children at age two. However, progress checks are incomplete. They do not include a summary of children's progress in the prime areas of learning. The childminder is not meeting the requirements of her registration. She shows an inability, or unwillingness, to improve the quality of the education and care she provides. n The childminder speaks negatively about children's behaviour, showing a lack of positive and respectful culture at the setting. Behaviour management strategies are poor. For example, the childminder no longer allows older children to play ball games because they sometimes kick the ball over the fence. She fails to speak to children about the impact of their actions on others or support them to manage their own feelings and behaviour. This does not support their personal, social and emotional development.

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n The childminder does not supervise younger children adequately. She attends online meetings while caring for them, and fails to meet their learning, development, safety and well-being needs at these times. Additionally, only the kitchen and outdoor areas are used for children to play and learn in. These do not provide enough space and are not organised in a way that meets children's needs or promotes their focus on learning. n The childminder does not identify risks in the environment. For example, food debris remains on the table from the previous day's meal. Chemicals are stored within easy reach of children. The childminder says that minded children only use the outdoor toilet, which is not suitable and does not have adequate handwashing facilities. When children fall over, the childminder offers cuddles and reassurance but fails to assess the child's condition adequately. She does not administer appropriate first-aid treatment. She does not keep records of

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need to do better?

accidents, injuries or first aid given. This does not promote the good health of children in her care and places them at possible risk of harm. n Parents say that their children have a good relationship with the childminder. They are happy with the information the childminder provides about daily care routines, including meals, sleeps and nappy changes. However, the childminder does not tell parents about their children's learning and development, or how they can share and support this at home. n The childminder's records, such as insurance documents, are not easily accessible or available. She does not record children's full names, dates of birth, parents' names, addresses and emergency contact details. Therefore, in an emergency, she might not be able to contact parents without delay. The childminder does not keep a daily record of children's arrival and departure times. If there was an emergency or a safeguarding concern, there is no record

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need to do better?

of who is on site. n The childminder does not understand the requirements regarding the use of assistants. She has failed to inform Ofsted of people who assist her. This means that their suitability has not been checked, which places children at possible risk of harm.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder does not understand the possible signs that a child might be being abused. This means that she may not recognise children who need help. The childminder does not have a safeguarding policy and is not aware of the local safeguarding partnership procedures. As a result, she would not know the correct action to take to safeguard children.

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Safeguarding

The childminder does not know what to do if an allegation is made against her. She does not know about the role of the designated officer. This is of significant concern because it is the childminder's responsibility to work with local statutory services to help keep children safe.

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Due date

inform Ofsted of any person who has regular contact with children, including any assistants, so that suitability checks can be completed 25/11/2021

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ensure that children are adequately supervised at all times, including while eating, and that all children are usually within your sight and hearing 25/11/2021

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keep a written record of accidents or injuries, and of any first-aid treatment given to children in your care 25/11/2021

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ensure that the organisation of equipment and premises does not restrict the space available for children to play and learn and meets their individual needs, including providing access to a suitable toilet and handwashing facilities 25/11/2021

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18 November 2021 take all reasonable steps to ensure that children in your care are not exposed to risks, including by storing chemicals securely and maintaining effective hygiene practices 25/11/2021

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ensure that records are easily accessible and available, including evidence of public liability insurance 25/11/2021

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maintain a record of children's full names and dates of birth, the names and addresses of parents, and emergency contact details for all children in your care 25/11/2021

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share information with parents and carers about how you deliver the early years foundation stage, the range of activities provided and how parents can support and share their children's learning at home 25/11/2021

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keep a daily record of the names and hours of attendance for all children in your care 25/11/2021

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gain a better understanding of current safeguarding issues and local reporting procedures to ensure that any concerns about a child's welfare are acted on in a timely manner 03/12/2021

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improve your knowledge and understanding of the role of the designated officer and the action to be taken in the event of an allegation being made against you 03/12/2021

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undertake appropriate professional development opportunities to ensure that you have the skills, training and knowledge to offer quality learning and development experiences for all children and support continuous improvement 03/12/2021

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18 November 2021 ensure that children's behaviour is managed in an appropriate and consistent way, while at all times taking into account the age and stage of development of each child 03/12/2021

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have and implement a written child protection policy to safeguard children from possible abuse 03/12/2021

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improve knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements, including the different ways that children learn, in order to ensure that activities meet children's individual needs 18/02/2022

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develop knowledge of how to use observations of children's achievements to assess their development and plan for their next steps in learning 18/02/2022

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develop knowledge and understanding of the progress check for children aged between two and three years to ensure that this is completed as part of effective assessment arrangements. 18/02/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number 300055 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 10059658 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 12 Date of previous inspection 10 October 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1997 and lives in Sheffield. She operates Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round, except for family holidays.

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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 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 inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n Parents shared their views on the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documents on request.

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Inspection activities

18 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

18 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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