Childminder in York

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 safety is compromised. The childminder has not ensured that all adults living in her household are known to Ofsted and have undergone the required suitability checks. That said, the childminder does not leave children alone with any person whose suitability has not been verified.

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The provision is inadequate

Children are generally happy and settled in the childminder's care. They show that they feel relaxed as they sit on the childminder's lap for a cuddle. Children excitedly operate simple technological toys. They are beginning to recognise that when they push buttons on toys, they move and make noise. Children express their creativity as they make a Christmas card to take home. They excitedly use their fingers and hands to explore textures, such as paint, glitter and glue. Although the childminder provides some play resources for children, she does not always ensure that they are developmentally appropriate and meet their individual needs. Consequently, children are not fully engaged and lose interest after short periods. Toys, such as vehicles and dinosaurs, do not do ignite their curiosity or motivate them to play.

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The provision is inadequate

Children have opportunities to engage in activities and socialise with other children as the childminder takes them to local playgroups. The childminder also provides daily opportunities for children to be physically active and spend time outside in the fresh air. Children visit the local park and enjoy climbing on a range of play equipment.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not have an adequate knowledge and understanding of the legal requirements of the early years foundation stage. She has not provided Ofsted with the necessary information to enable suitability checks to be carried out for all household members aged over 16 years. As a result, she cannot be assured of the suitability of all individuals living in the family home. n The childminder does not ensure the safe and effective management of her setting. She fails to keep robust records of the required information for each child in her care. Information is missing on registration forms about those who have parental responsibility and about children's allergies or medical emergency contacts. This means that she is not aware of important personal information about each child and those who care for them. Furthermore, the childminder does not keep required records relating to children's attendance and their hours

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need to do better?

of arrival and departure. This compromises children's safety and well-being. n The childminder's evaluation of her setting is not thorough or precise enough. She does not recognise weaknesses in her practice or identify ways in which she can improve her knowledge and skills to fully understand the statutory requirements of the early years foundation stage. The childminder is yet to focus

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need to do better?

8 December 2021 her ongoing professional development to raise the quality of her teaching to a consistently good level. n The childminder has some idea of what she wants children to learn from planned adult-led activities. For example, she aims to support children's emerging speech by introducing vocabulary as they explore textures. The childminder interacts with children well and demonstrates how to use a spatula to spread the paint and glue. She introduces single words, such as 'sticky' and 'glitter'. The childminder encourages young children to repeat the words she uses. However, teaching is not yet good enough. The childminder extends the activity and introduces learning which is not appropriate for the age and stage of development of the children taking part. For example, young children with limited communication and language skills are asked to identify the colours 'red' and 'green'. n Hygiene practice is generally good. The childminder supports children to

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regularly wash their hands. However, she does not provide them with suitable resources to dry their hands effectively afterwards. n The childminder plans some activities that link to children's next steps in learning. She gathers some information from parents during settling-in sessions. For example, she finds out what children like to play with at home, as well as some information on what they already can do. This helps the childminder to plan activities to support children's learning from when they first begin to attend. n The childminder tailors settling-in sessions to meet the needs of children and their families. She understands that, on occasions, parents need childcare straight away and are unable to follow her preferred settling-in methods. The childminder invites children and parents to stay and play and get to know her and her family. This supports children to become familiar with their surroundings

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need to do better?

and build a relationship with the childminder from the start. n The childminder follows sleep routines from home. Young children sleep peacefully in comfortable surroundings. The childminder checks on them to ensure that they are safe and well. The childminder supports children to eat a healthy diet. She provides fruit for snack and encourages parents to provide healthy meals in their child's lunch box. n The childminder has a current first-aid certificate. However, she only recently completed the training following her inspection notification. There was a period where she did not meet the requirement to have a valid certificate.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has not ensured that all adults in the house have undergone suitability checks with Ofsted. That said, evidence of a Disclosure and Barring Service check was seen for the adults in the household. The childminder has failed to record information about children's allergies and medical needs. The lack of accurate record-keeping places children at risk of harm. The childminder is able to identify the signs and symptoms that may indicate that a child is at risk of harm. She knows the procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child in her

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Safeguarding

8 December 2021 care. The childminder carries out daily safety checks on her home to ensure that children play in a safe environment.

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Due date

submit appropriate forms to Ofsted to allow necessary checks to be completed on all persons aged over 16 years to ensure their suitability 24/12/2021

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Due date

maintain a record of each child's: full name; date of birth; name and address of parent and/or carer; information about who has parental responsibility; and emergency contact details 17/12/2021

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Due date

maintain a daily record of the names of children being cared for and their hours of attendance 17/12/2021

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Due date

ensure that there are sufficient resources to promote children's learning and development in all areas of learning 28/01/2022

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Due date

ensure that planned activities are developmentally appropriate and meet children's individual needs 28/01/2022

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Due date

implement an effective programme of professional development to improve knowledge and understanding of the legal requirements of the early years foundation stage, and to raise the quality of teaching to a good level 25/02/2022

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Due date

ensure that children have the appropriate resources to support their personal hygiene practice 17/12/2021

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Due date

obtain and record information about any allergies or any special health requirements before a child is admitted. 17/12/2021

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY563700 Local authority Herefordshire Inspection number 10191523 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 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Hereford. She operates all year round from 8am until 4pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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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 The inspector and the childminder had a learning walk together to discuss activities and intentions for children's learning. n The inspector and the childminder discussed and evaluated a learning activity together. n The inspector looked at required documentation, including evidence of the suitability of the childminder and members of the household.

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Inspection activities

8 December 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

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