Childminder in Shropshire

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

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

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The provision is inadequate

Due to weaknesses in leadership and management, the childminder can not assure children's safety. The childminder has not informed Ofsted that new persons have moved into the premises from which she childminds. This means that these individuals have not had their suitability checked. The childminder has not ensured that these individuals are suitable. In addition, the childminder cannot guarantee that children safely access the internet. She does not make sure that children are aware of the risks and how to keep themselves safe. Furthermore, the childminding premises is not secured in order to prevent unauthorised access. The childminder lacks knowledge and understanding of the requirements she must follow to help her to keep children safe.

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The provision is inadequate

Despite these significant weaknesses, the childminder provides a range of activities for children. Children access outdoor areas daily which promotes their physical development. Resources support children's learning. Children are happy and have positive relationships with the childminder. Children behave well. They listen carefully and follow instructions. Older children and younger children get along. The childminder sets high expectations of children's learning in the activities that she provides. She offers a varied curriculum for children which helps them to make progress in some areas of learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder demonstrates a poor understanding of the requirements she must follow. She has neglected to inform Ofsted that new people are living in the home from which she childminds. This means that their suitability has not been checked. At times, these individuals have contact with children. This means that children have contact with individuals whose suitability has not been verified. n Older children are frequently permitted to use mobile devices with access to the internet. The childminder has not given sufficient consideration to how she will ensure children remain safe from online dangers. She has not taught children how to keep themselves safe online. This means there are gaps in children's learning. n The childminder does not accurately assess risks in her environment. Parents access the childminder's house through the back garden. They enter through a gate and the back door, which are both unlocked. As a result, the childminder's

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garden and home are freely accessible to others. n The childminder supports children's communication and language development. She repeats key words and extends children's sentences. She enthusiastically reads with children, drawing their attention to pictures in books. This helps children to develop a wide-ranging vocabulary and an early love of reading.

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need to do better?

24 August 2022 n The childminder knows children well and knows what she intends to teach children next. She plans interesting activities to stimulate children and help them to meet their next steps. For example, children develop strength in their hands and wrists as they play with dough. The childminder chooses activities to promote children's progress. n The childminder offers comfort and reassurance to children. She is responsive to their needs. For example, when children arrive, she immediately offers cuddles to help them to settle. Positive relationships help children to feel secure. n The childminder promotes children's self-care skills and independence. For example, older children wash their own hands, and younger children have a go at wiping their own faces. This helps children to become confident in managing their own needs. n Children have positive attitudes towards learning and are eager to explore. For

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example, children create their own games in the garden. Children are curious and explore the setting confidently. They are excited to try out new things and are encouraged to solve problems for themselves. n The childminder takes part in some activities to support her professional development, such as listening to podcasts and reading articles. However, she has not recently attended training to support her in her role. This means that her knowledge and skills do not consistently develop over time.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has not fully assured children's safety. She has not reported to Ofsted that new individuals are living at the premises which means their suitability has not been checked. The premises is not secured. Children are not taught how to keep themselves safe online, and steps are not taken to ensure that children safely access the internet. However, the childminder has good knowledge of signs of abuse and what signs she is alert to. She knows how to report any concerns she has.

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Due date

Ensure any individuals residing within the property are reported to Ofsted immediately so that suitability checks can be carried out. 30/09/2022

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Due date

24 August 2022 Ensure the premises is secure and not accessible to others in order to provide a safe environment for children. 30/09/2022

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Due date

Teach children about how to keep themselves and others safe when they are online, and monitor the use of technology and the internet to help ensure children are safe at all times. 30/09/2022

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should:

n strengthen training to support the development of practice over time.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY479275 Local authority Shropshire Inspection number 10231898 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 5 Date of previous inspection 6 September 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in the Ludlow area of Shropshire. She operates from 7.30am until 6.00pm, on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and all year round, except bank holidays and family holidays. She holds an early years qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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 provision. n The childminder and inspector completed a learning walk together and discussed the early years curriculum. n Children communicated with the inspector during the inspection. 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 Parents shared their views with the inspector. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

24 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

24 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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