Childminder in West Northamptonshire

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

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

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The provision is inadequate

Children's safety and welfare are compromised. The childminder does not know how to protect children from harm. She does not always supervise children well enough. Children put small objects in their mouths and the childminder does not notice. This puts children at risk of choking. Activities provided are not suitable for children's age or stage of development. The childminder does not find out what children already know and can do. Children are not prepared for the next stage in their learning. They are not encouraged to be independent. The childminder completes tasks for them which they could do for themselves.

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The provision is inadequate

Children try to share their interests with the childminder, such as asking to go outside to play. However, their request is ignored. The activities provided do not interest children. Their behaviour deteriorates over time. They become bored and uninterested. Children wander around the room and are not sure what to do. They start to draw on toys. At times, the childminder is not a positive role model. She does not teach children to handle their belongings with care. For example, she throws her shoes across the room when she comes in from outside. Despite these weaknesses, children go to the childminder when they need reassurance. They snuggle up on her lap and she responds to their needs when they feel tired. Children show they are happy with the childminder and they have secure relationships with her.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has accessed some safeguarding training since her last inspection. However, this training has not had any impact on the childminder's knowledge, which is weak. This compromises children's safety and well-being. Despite recognising she would like to improve her knowledge of how children learn, the childminder has not taken any steps to access training or develop her knowledge. As a result, the curriculum is poor and does not build on or broaden the experiences children have at home. n The childminder does not have a good understanding of children's individual needs. She does not plan activities which match children's interests or excite them. Three-year-old children play with baby pop-up toys which do not provide suitable challenge for them. At other times, children lose interest as they try to complete number puzzles which are too difficult for them. The childminder does not recognise that this is too challenging for children. She is not clear how she

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need to do better?

can adapt activities to suit children's needs and stage of development. n The childminder does not have a secure understanding of how children learn. Many of the activities the childminder provides lack purpose. For example, she provides children with a butterfly to paint. When children try to explore and express themselves as they paint, she overly directs them. Instructing them to

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need to do better?

18 March 2022 copy one she has already made, telling how they need to paint. This means children do not have the chance to use their imagination, be creative and develop their own ideas. n The childminder does not help develop children's communication and language skills. She often speaks to children as she is walking away from them. This means children do not always hear what she is saying. The childminder interacts with children as they play, she names the toy animals that they are playing with, such as sheep, dog and chicken. However, she does not extend and encourage children's communication skills further by asking them questions, which require them to respond. n Parents are positive about the care the childminder provides. They say the childminder informs them about their children's development and what their next stages of learning are. However, the information provided is not accurate. Parents say the childminder suggests activities they can do at home.

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need to do better?

n The childminder takes children into the garden every day for fresh air. Children also visit the local park and a playgroup. They have access to fresh drinking water throughout the day. The childminder provides healthy meals for children. She understands how to support children who have dietary needs. These activities encourage children to develop a healthy lifestyle.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder cannot identify the signs and symptoms of abuse. She does not know who to report concerns about children's welfare to. The childminder does not know who to inform if an allegation is made against herself or a family member. She does not manage risk effectively and fails to identify risks and hazards. On the day of the inspection, children had access to unsuitable and dangerous gardening equipment. The childminder does not always supervise children well. The childminder does not notice when children put small objects in their mouths. This puts children's safety at risk.

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Due date

develop a robust knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues, including how to identify the signs and symptoms of abuse and who to report concerns to 15/04/2022

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Due date

18 March 2022 understand the correct procedure to follow in the event of an allegation being made against a household member 15/04/2022

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Due date

improve risk assessments to ensure children are kept safe at all times 08/04/2022

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Due date

increase knowledge and understanding of how to provide a high-quality curriculum that helps children learn and develop 29/04/2022

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Due date

improve knowledge of assessment to provide planned, purposeful and challenging activities that support children to make good progress in their learning and development 29/04/2022

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Due date

improve interaction with children to support their communication and language development. 29/04/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY444010 Local authority West Northamptonshire Inspection number 10105551 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 2 Date of previous inspection 15 March 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Upton, Northamptonshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare 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 childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector observed the childminder completing an activity with children. n The inspector spoke to one parent to gather their views. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request, including evidence of the suitability of household members.

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Inspection activities

18 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

18 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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