Childminder in North Northamptonshire

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

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

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The provision is inadequate

Weaknesses in the childminder's safeguarding knowledge mean that children's safety and welfare are not fully assured. Additionally, she lacks knowledge of which written policies and procedures she needs to have in place to be compliant with the Childcare Register. That said, children enjoy their time with the childminder. They are calm and settled. Children ask for cuddles when they are tired, showing they have strong, secure relationships with the childminder. They safely interact with the childminder's pets. She reminds them to 'be careful' and how to treat pets gently. The childminder encourages children to make healthy food choices. For example, she talks about eating fruit first, before crisps, when children select items from their lunch boxes.

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The provision is inadequate

Children engage well in activities, showing a positive attitude towards their learning. The childminder allows children to select toys they want to play with. For example, children point to a box they know has dolls in, asking to play with 'babies'. Children intently watch as the childminder shows them how to put clothes on the dolls. They pick up an outfit for the doll and show determination as they try to put it on them, saying 'I put this one on'. Children smile as the childminder praises them for trying.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not have the knowledge or understanding of her responsibility to protect children from the risk of being radicalised. She is not aware of the signs and symptoms of safeguarding issues, such as female genital mutilation. She does not understand the local procedures to follow and who to contact in the event of an allegation made against her or anyone who lives with her. This puts children's well-being and safety at risk. n The childminder does not have a written complaints procedure in place. This is a requirement of the Childcare Register. However, she is aware that any complaints need to be acted upon and dealt with swiftly. n The childminder liaises with other local childminders for support. They share activity ideas and meet up regularly, so that children can socialise. The childminder takes children on walks to the local woods and shops. These activities allow children to learn about the world around them and their local

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community. n The childminder knows the children well. She observes children to see what they already know and can do, and uses this knowledge to plan activities to support their learning and development. The childminder takes into account children's interests. For example, children take part in a play dough activity. They smile and shout 'yay, play dough', showing their excitement. n The childminder provides opportunities for children to develop their

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28 March 2022 mathematical knowledge. Children learn about shapes as they play with bricks. The childminder shows them a triangle. Children find other triangle shapes and hold them high in the air, repeating the word 'triangle'. They count how many bricks they have saying 'One, two'. n The childminder supports children's language development well. She gives children time to answer questions and uses simple sentences, so that they understand her. Children enhance their language skills by taking part in a singing session. They move their hands up and down, pretending to be 'Incy Wincy Spider' while the childminder sings to them. Children enjoy looking at books with the childminder. She encourages children to repeat words as she reads to them, developing their vocabulary. n The childminder provides parents with advice on how they can support their children's speech at home. For example, she discusses the importance of

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reading books and singing. Parents report that they feel supported by the childminder, and that their children enjoy their time with her. The childminder gathers information from parents during settling-in sessions, using this information to help her to plan activities. The childminder regularly sends pictures to parents showing what their children have been doing during their day with her. This helps to keep parents informed. n Overall, children behave well. They follow instructions and know the routines of the day. For example, they know that they eat meals at the dining room table. The childminder supports children when they struggle to share toys with each other. She tells them not to take toys off their friends. However, she does not help children to understand why this is not acceptable. This means children are less well supported to learn how their behaviour may affect others.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is aware of the signs and symptoms that would give her cause for concern regarding a child's welfare, such as noticing bruises or changes in behaviour. However, she does not have a thorough knowledge of all areas of safeguarding or the 'Prevent' duty guidance. This compromises the safety of children. Furthermore, she does not have a secure understanding of who to inform should she, or a member of her household, be accused of harming a child. The childminder closely supervises children when they are in her care and the premises are secure to ensure that children are not able to leave the setting.

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Due date

28 March 2022 gain knowledge and understanding of the 'Prevent' duty, and of other safeguarding issues, such as female genital mutilation, in order to help keep children safe from potential harm 03/06/2022

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Due date

ensure the safeguarding policy and procedure is clearly understood by staff, with particular regard to; when and how to report concerns should you suspect a child is at risk of harm; and of the process to follow should there be an allegation about an adult living or working on the premises 06/05/2022

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Due date

ensure that there is a written procedure for dealing with complaints from parents. 03/06/2022

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should:

n support children to learn the effect that their actions have on others, in relation to their behaviour.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY403352 Local authority North Northamptonshire Inspection number 10074385 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 11 Date of previous inspection 4 July 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Kettering, Northamptonshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.45pm, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. She cares for after-school children only on Fridays, from 3pm to 5.45pm. The childminder closes for bank holidays and family holidays. She 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 spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The inspector observed the childminder carry out an activity. n The inspector took part in discussions with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

28 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

28 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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