Childminder in Leicestershire

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

The quality of education Inadequate Behaviour and attitudes Inadequate Personal development Inadequate Leadership and management Inadequate Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Requires improvement

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The provision is inadequate

Children are not kept safe when in the childminder's care. The childminder does not supervise children well enough when they are out on a walk with her. For example, children run too far ahead of the childminder for her to be able to keep them safe. Children's welfare is compromised as the childminder does not understand her safeguarding responsibilities. Children are at risk of hurting themselves when in the childminder's home. For example, the childminder does not recognise that leaving a sharp knife on a kitchen work surface in reach of children might harm them. Children are not given consistent messages to enable them to learn the difference between what is right and what is wrong. For example, children are reminded to be kind but then the childminder contradicts this by encouraging children to throw toys. Children do not have their care needs met. The childminder does not take tissues with her on a walk, resulting in children using

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The provision is inadequate

their hands to wipe their noses. Children then engage in activities without washing their hands, presenting a risk of cross-infection.

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The provision is inadequate

Children do not receive good quality learning experiences. She does not observe or assess what children know or can do. Children take part in activities, such as decorating a gingerbread man. However, the activity does not challenge them as they complete the activity with ease. Children are not supported by the childminder to pronounce words correctly. This does not support them to develop their speaking skills. The childminder's own speaking does not support children to develop a good vocabulary. For example, she does not use full sentences. Children do not gain an understanding of what makes them unique. The childminder does not provide opportunities for children to learn about similarities and differences between them and other people. Despite the weaknesses identified, children show that they are happy as they choose the resources that they want to play with. Children tell visitors that they enjoy playing with dinosaurs which are available.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has not taken action to address the concerns identified at her last inspection. She does not identify weaknesses in her practice. The childminder has not completed any professional development to help her improve the quality of education she gives to children. n The childminder does not support the good welfare of children. She does not recognise signs which might suggest that a child is at risk of harm. For example, she does not recognise when a child might have been subject to female genital mutilation. She does not have all the required information to support her to make correct referrals to other professionals should she have any concerns. The childminder does record injuries that children arrive with. However, she does not record further discussions she has with other professionals about injuries that

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need to do better?

8 March 2022 raise concerns. n The childminder does not ensure that children are safe when they are in her care. For example, on a walk, children are told that they are allowed to run to the exit of a park which leads onto a road. The childminder does not recognise that children might run into the road or have an accident. The childminder is too far away from the children to be able to take swift action. Furthermore, the childminder does not support children to understand how to look after themselves. She gives inconsistent messages about what is expected of them. For example, on a walk, the childminder discusses road safety, however, fails to implement this when crossing all roads. n The childminder does not risk assess her premises and therefore does not identify risks or take action to remove them. For example, aside from the sharp knife being accessible, the childminder does not recognise that the radiators in

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need to do better?

rooms that children access are very hot to touch. This poor assessment of risk means that children's welfare is not assured. n The childminder does not know what the children are capable of. She does not assess or observe children and does not understand how children develop. She does not provide relevant learning experiences for children to help them develop. For example, the childminder takes children out on a walk with the intention of learning about trees and birds. However, the childminder does not have any discussions with children about the environment and none of the planned learning takes place. n The childminder does not plan appropriate next steps to help children progress in their learning. She provides activities which provide no challenge, as children already know the answers to questions asked of them. For example, the childminder wants children to learn about colours. She asks children to name

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need to do better?

colours, which they confidently do. The childminder tells the children what they are drawing rather than allowing the children the time to consider this for themselves. For example, children paint a picture, the childminder says, 'are you painting a sky'. n The childminder does not speak clearly to children. For example, when speaking with children, the childminder says, 'we ain't got no more'. Children do not learn how to form sentences and words correctly. When children refer to the colour yellow as, 'lellow', the childminder does not support the children to pronounce the word correctly. n The childminder does not recognise the importance of children learning about their similarities and differences. She does not provide children with opportunities to understand what makes them unique. When children do not want to wear, for example, a pink apron, the childminder does not help children understand that colours do not define a particular gender.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder does not recognise signs and symptoms which might indicate that children are at risk. She does not keep her safeguarding knowledge up to date. She

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Safeguarding

8 March 2022 is not aware of female genital mutilation or county lines, and is unable to recognise indicators that children are at risk from this type of abuse. Furthermore, the childminder does not understand her responsibilities under the 'Prevent' duty. The childminder does not keep children safe on outings. She does not recognise risks in the home environment and does not take action to reduce the risks. However the childminder is aware of the action to take should an allegation be made against her.

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Due date

recognise and act upon any issues that might indicate a child is at risk of harm 13/04/2022

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Due date

ensure that records are obtained and shared with other professionals to ensure that children are safeguarded 13/04/2022

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Due date

give consistent messages to children regarding behaviour expectations 13/04/2022

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ensure that children are supervised to keep them safe 13/04/2022

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take all reasonable steps to ensure that children are not exposed to risks 13/04/2022

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Due date

focus more precisely on raising the quality of teaching through an astute programme of professional development 13/04/2022

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ensure that you comply with hygiene requirements to promote the good health of children. 13/04/2022

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Due date

use assessments to help plan activities that are relevant to children's next steps 06/05/2022

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Due date

8 March 2022 ensure that children's communication and language is supported to enable them to develop and make the progress they are capable of 06/04/2022

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Due date

plan challenging and enjoyable experiences for children in all areas of their learning 06/05/2022

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Due date

ensure children are given opportunities to understand about life in modern Britain. 06/05/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number 226162 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10133358 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 1 Date of previous inspection 2 December 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1983 and lives in Leicester. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years 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 The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. 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 provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

8 March 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

8 March 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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