Childminder in Sunderland

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's safety and welfare are compromised in the setting. There are considerable gaps in the childminder's safeguarding knowledge that mean she is not able to identify all signs that a child may be at risk of harm. Additionally, the premises are not secure, enabling unauthorised people to enter and the potential for children to leave unattended. Children's welfare is also not protected because the childminder fails to ensure required records are maintained and are easily accessible and available to those who have a right to see them.

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder occasionally cares for four young children at the same time. However, their needs are not consistently met. For example, she does not always consider their developmental stage or interests when planning what she will do with them during the day. As a result, children do not engage and often gain little from the activities. During a story time session, the childminder chooses a book to read to them which has limited interest for most of the children. They tear the pages of the book, wander off and move aimlessly around the play area without settling to play. The area used for childcare is small and insufficient for the number of children being cared for. This also impacts on the quality of their learning experiences.

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder does, occasionally, instinctively support some aspects of learning when she sings and talks to children. Despite the lack of stimulating learning provision, children generally behave well. However, because they become disinterested, this occasionally results in them disrupting other's play.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is not able to demonstrate that the individual needs of all children are being met when she cares for four young children at the same time. Children lack attention and, for the most part, do not engage in meaningful play. n The childminder does not have up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding issues or a good understanding of the possible signs and indicators that a child may be at risk. This compromises the welfare of children in her care. n At the time of the inspection, information relating to the children in the childminder's care was not easily accessible and available. This prevents her from sharing information with other professionals in a timely manner. Additionally, the childminder does not display her current certificate of registration so that parents have the correct details about her childminding provision. n The childcare areas are clean and well maintained. However, the childminder

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need to do better?

does not consistently follow effective procedures in her daily practice to promote children's health. She changes children's nappies on her knee, one after the

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need to do better?

12 January 2022 other, without using any protection to prevent the spread of infection. Packed lunches are left on the counter top and perishable foods are not stored correctly. Fresh drinking water is not available and accessible to children at all times to ensure they remain hydrated. n Children are not taught about the importance of good hygiene or safety routines. They are not supported to wash their hands before eating. At lunchtime, the childminder routinely sits children on a piece of paper on the floor to eat their food. The children get up and walk over the paper where food has been dropped. Children occasionally pick the food back up and attempt to eat it. They also eat as they move around. As well as compromising children's health, this poses a potential choking hazard. Children also miss out on an opportunity to enjoy the social benefits of eating together and to learn important skills in

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need to do better?

readiness for school. n The childminder does not undertake close monitoring and assessment of children's progress. Therefore, she does not always identify and recognise gaps in their learning and take appropriate action to help them catch up. Additionally, the childminder does not complete the progress check at age two in line with the requirements of the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage'. Important information is not shared with parents and other professionals so that a targeted plan to support children's future learning can be put into place. n The premises are not organised in a way that meets children's needs. At times, the area designated for play and care is too small for the number of children present. Space is limited. Children trip and fall over things as they are restricted in their play.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder does not know who to report child protection concerns to. Her knowledge of possible signs and indicators of abuse and neglect is limited and she is unsure about her responsibilities with regards to the 'Prevent' duty. She does not know what procedure to follow should an allegation be made against herself or someone living in her household. Furthermore, the premises are not secure, and this poses further risks to children's safety.

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Due date

12 January 2022 have and implement a policy and procedures to safeguard children in line with the guidance and procedures of the local safeguarding partnership, including the steps to take should an allegation be made against yourself 31/01/2022

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ensure knowledge of safeguarding issues is up to date, so that you are able to identify signs of possible abuse and neglect at the earliest opportunity and respond in a timely and appropriate way 31/01/2022

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have regard to the 'Prevent' duty guidance 31/01/2022

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ensure that a maximum of three young children are cared for at any time so their individual needs are met 31/01/2022

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review the organisation of meal and snack times and follow robust handwashing routines to promote the good health and safety of children 31/01/2022

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make fresh drinking water available and accessible to children at all times and store food provided by parents safely to protect children's health 31/01/2022

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organise premises and equipment in a way that meets the needs of children 31/01/2022

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ensure there are suitable hygienic changing facilities for changing any children in nappies 31/01/2022

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ensure all reasonable action is taken to prevent unauthorised persons from entering the premises 31/01/2022

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ensure records are easily accessible and available to Ofsted 31/01/2022

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ensure the certificate of registration is displayed and shown to parents and carers on request. 31/01/2022

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undertake ongoing assessment to recognise children's progress, understand their needs and to plan a challenging and enjoyable experience for each child 31/01/2022

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Due date

review children's progress between two and three years of age and provide parents with a written summary identifying the child's strengths and any areas where development is less than expected, so that a targeted plan can be developed to support the child's future learning and development. 31/01/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY348214 Local authority Sunderland Inspection number 10219495 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 7 Date of previous inspection 2 July 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Sunderland. She operates all year round, from 6am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a qualification at level 7.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n We carried out this inspection as a result of a risk assessment, following information we received about the provider. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The inspector looked at available documentation, such as evidence of the childminder's suitability and her paediatric first-aid certificate. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, discussed this with the childminder and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with children throughout the inspection.

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Inspection activities

12 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

12 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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