Childminder in Knowsley

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 Good

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The provision is inadequate

Breaches of requirements significantly impact on children's safety and well-being. The childminder has not completed all mandatory training. She has failed to maintain a relevant paediatric first-aid certificate and her knowledge of responding to medical emergencies is not secure. This exposes children to a significant risk of harm.

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The provision is inadequate

The quality of education that the childminder provides is inconsistent. She does not always provide sufficiently stimulating and engaging activities for children to take part in. There are instances when activities lack a clear intention. This means that, at times, children become bored and display some unwanted behaviour. That said, the childminder reminds children of the rules and helps them to understand why some behaviour is not acceptable. Children are willing learners. They explore with confidence and show curiosity about the learning experiences provided. They have opportunities to be physically active when they play in the garden. They have fresh air when they walk to the local park.

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The provision is inadequate

Children settle quickly in the care of the childminder. They develop secure bonds with her and happily play with their friends. The childminder provides a homely environment. She supports anxious children with a lot of care and attention. Children snuggle into the childminder and their close bonds are evident.

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need to do better?

n The childminder's professional development requires significant improvement. She does not take swift action when mandatory training, such as paediatric first aid, needs refreshing to ensure she meets the requirements of the early years foundation stage. This compromises children's safety and well-being. That said, the childminder has completed some training, such as safeguarding. n Children behave well. The childminder is conscientious, kind and patient. She is consistent when dealing with behaviour. The childminder is supporting children to understand feelings and emotions. She encourages the children to share their play with each other. The children cuddle each other when they have upset them and say sorry. The childminder spends a lot of time interacting with children. As a result, they have formed secure relationships with her. n Although the childminder has some ideas of what she wants children to learn,

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need to do better?

the curriculum is not always well planned or implemented. She does not consistently focus on what it is that children need to learn next. This hinders the progress that children make and does not help them to remain motivated and engaged in play and learning. However, the childminder does provide some activities that support children to develop their communication development. For instance, they learn different animals names and the corresponding noises that

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need to do better?

23 June 2022 the animals make. n The childminder offers children a varied, nutritious menu at lunchtimes. Although this provides opportunity to learn about healthy foods, they are not consistently offered. For example, the childminder gives children toast and cookies for snack, with juice to drink through a bottle. This hinders the children's understanding of what healthy eating looks like. n Children enjoy learning outside. They have many opportunities to play outside in the fresh air. They enjoy playing on the swing and slide and riding the push- along cars. Children learn the importance of staying safe in the sun, such as the need to wear their sun hats and drink plenty of water when it is hot. n The childminder does not consistently teach children to follow good hygiene practices, such as washing their hands before eating. They do not always get the opportunity to learn how to sit at a table during mealtimes, in order to

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need to do better?

practise table manners or use cutlery. For example, the children continue to sit on the sofa while eating their morning snack. That said, the childminder generally follows good hygiene practices to help reduce the risk of infection in the setting. n Parents are happy with the bonds that the children form with the childminder. They understand that they can talk to her about any care needs for their child. The childminder has adopted the use of electronic communication for parents since the COVID-19 pandemic, in order to make them aware of the activities that their children partake in.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has failed to ensure that her paediatric first-aid qualification is up to date. Her knowledge and understanding of how to deal with accidents and medical emergencies is not sufficient. This puts children at risk of harm. That said, the childminder has attended recent local authority training and has a secure knowledge of the signs and symptoms that a child may be at risk of abuse. Additionally, she knows how to spot the signs and symptoms of female genital mutilation. She also knows the procedures to follow and professionals to contact if she has any concerns.

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Due date

23 June 2022 complete an approved course of training in paediatric first aid 21/07/2022

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Due date

implement effective hygiene practices, such as handwashing and teach children why these are important. 21/07/2022

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should:

n plan a suitably challenging curriculum to meet the individual needs and interests of all children and that supports their progress across all areas of learning n implement effective routines, particularly at mealtimes, to help children learn about good table manners and how to use cutlery appropriately.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY303575 Local authority Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council Inspection number 10219717 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 4 Date of previous inspection 10 August 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Kirkby, Liverpool. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 6.30pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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 childminder and the inspector had a learning walk together to understand how the early years provision and curriculum are organised. n The inspector made observations throughout the inspection of children's experiences in the setting. n Joint observations were carried out by the inspector and the childminder. n A meeting was held with the childminder. This included a review of relevant documentation, including evidence of suitability and training.

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Inspection activities

23 June 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

23 June 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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