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 Inadequate

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The provision is inadequate

Children's safety and welfare are significantly compromised. The childminder does not gather the information she needs from parents and carers about children in case of an emergency, such as their home address. Children spend a large proportion of their time unsupervised by the childminder. They use technological devices, such as electronic tablets and mobile phones, to access inappropriate and uncensored videos. When children have accidents and hurt themselves, they do not receive the reassurance needed from the childminder and become increasingly distressed and upset. Children, while unsupervised, use unkind words towards each other. The childminder does not hear this and therefore does not discourage this behaviour. Children's health is not supported. Their lunch boxes are placed on a unit the childminder uses to change younger children's nappies. The childminder places her cats' litter tray in the bathroom. Children of all ages access this area,

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The provision is inadequate

without supervision, when they are washing their hands and using the toilet. Also, children do not have access to the outdoors or have the opportunity to develop their physical skills.

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The provision is inadequate

Children experience an extremely poor quality of learning as the childminder lacks the necessary knowledge and skill to help them make progress. She does not identify what children know and can do, and does not provide planned activities or experiences accordingly. Children have very little opportunity to play and develop, and the childminder does not interact with them for long periods of time. Children wander the poorly organised environment unoccupied. They do not have the opportunity to try new things for themselves or be independent as the childminder does not provide these experiences. Children demonstrate some good behaviour. For example, they tidy away resources they have finished with when the childminder asks them to.

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need to do better?

n The childminder lacks understanding of how children develop and what is expected of them at different ages. She does not find out what children need to learn next or discuss this with parents. n The childminder has more children than stated as permitted in the ratio requirements within the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage' (EYFS). She fails to give children the time and care required to meet their needs. Therefore, children spend much of their time in a room out of sight, and sometimes out of hearing, of the childminder. Older children are given responsibility for their younger siblings by the childminder. n The childminder does not plan activities and experiences to meet children's learning needs. Children have access to very limited resources that are not age appropriate. For example, the childminder gives children of all ages toys that

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need to do better?

4 August 2022 have 'pop' buttons on and dice to play with. Younger children poke the buttons for a few minutes then walk around the room, again unable to focus as the childminder does not interact with them. The childminder spends time building a creation with blocks, but asks the children to tidy away before they have the chance to play with them. n Although the childminder has identified younger children need to learn to speak, she does not use strategies to support them with their communication, speech or vocabulary. Young children do not hear simple key words or phrases, and experience long periods of time where the childminder does not talk to them. She is silent at times where there are opportunities to help children learn. For example, the childminder feeds younger children yoghurt without supporting them to feed themselves or talking to them. This is confusing for children and they become upset.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not teach children daily routines or help them understand how to behave well. When children struggle to share and use manners, she does not explain to them how to use their words to explain what they want. Therefore, this unwanted behaviour is repeated. n The childminder does not undertake professional development opportunities to improve her practice. Although she has identified a lack of knowledge about the EYFS and data protection legislation, she does not source training to develop her skills and knowledge further. n The childminder does not ask parents about children's home experience or abilities. Parents are not aware of what children do during their time with the childminder and they are not supported with children's learning at home. However, they say they are happy with the flexibility the childminder provides.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder cares for more children than she is able to supervise appropriately. This poses risks to children's well-being. Children are exposed to hazards that could make them ill as a result of poor hygiene practices. Furthermore, children of all ages are at risk of harm from unsupervised access to online resources. The childminder has not requested appropriate information about children from parents. She could not share required information if a child were to need medical treatment, or in the event of an emergency. The childminder has attended first-aid training and knows how to help children if they have an accident or become ill.

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Due date

ensure relevant information needed about all children is obtained, stored, and shared appropriately with regard to data protection legislation 05/08/2022

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Due date

ensure all necessary steps are taken to protect children from risk of harm, with particular regard to internet safety and the use of technology 05/08/2022

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Due date

ensure ratio requirements are met as set out in the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage', and adequately supervise and meet the needs of, children in your care at all times 05/08/2022

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Due date

undertake effective training and personal development to be able to improve the quality of teaching and learning experiences provided for children 31/08/2022

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ensure you fulfil the role of a key person and provide tailored care and education that meets the needs of every child 31/08/2022

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Due date

ensure steps are taken to minimise risks to children's health, and prioritise children's well-being 31/08/2022

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Due date

provide challenging learning opportunities for children that build upon what they know and can do and develop their communication skills. 31/08/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY337460 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10232734 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 12 Date of previous inspection 3 March 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire. She operates all year round, from 7am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for three-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and inspector conducted a learning walk together, discussing the learning intention for children and how the environment is arranged. n The childminder and inspector evaluated the impact of her interactions and environment on children's learning. n The inspector observed the childminder and children of all ages. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder regularly during the inspection. n Parents' and carers' views were taken into consideration. n A sample of documents were reviewed, including paediatric first-aid certificates, suitability checks, and safeguarding policies and procedures.

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Inspection activities

4 August 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

4 August 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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