Childminder in Cambridgeshire

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

The quality of education Inadequate 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

The childminder does not promote children's safety and well-being. She has a poor knowledge and understanding of how to keep children safe. The childminder does not ensure that she and her assistants are aware of the manufacturer's safety instructions for the resources and equipment used by young children, such as large slides and a trampoline. In addition, trailing electrical wires and non-safety glass where children play pose a risk to children. The childminder does not ensure that children are adequately supervised. This puts children at risk of harm.

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The provision is inadequate

Nevertheless, children are happy and behave well. Some children show confidence as they interact with visitors. The childminder and her assistants settle children quickly when they arrive. Children enjoy spending time in the childminder's extensive garden. However, the childminder's expectations are low and, therefore, children are not sufficiently challenged to ensure they make good progress in their learning. At times, children are involved in activities. For instance, they enjoy looking at books independently and alongside the childminder and her assistants. Older children turn the pages correctly to see what comes next and young children look with interest at the pictures on each page.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not identify, minimise or remove potential risks to children in her home. For example, she allows more than one child at a time to use the large trampoline situated in her garden. This contradicts the manufacturer's instructions, which places children at significant risk of injury. n The childminder and her assistants are not vigilant in their supervision of children. This leads to children using equipment that is inappropriate for their level of development and this puts them at risk of harm. n The childminder does not have sufficient understanding to provide effective support to her assistants and is unable to identify weaknesses in their practice. She does not ensure that her assistants have the professional development opportunities to raise the quality of their teaching and their understanding of how children learn. n The childminder and her assistants show a poor understanding of the learning

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need to do better?

and development requirements. The childminder acts as key person to all children. However, she does not observe and assess their progress or plan meaningful activities effectively. Children do not make good progress in their learning. n The childminder has not done enough to assess children's individual learning needs. She does not discuss with parents what their children can already do or what they need to learn next. The childminder fails to establish how they can work together to support children's ongoing development.

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need to do better?

14 September 2022 n Children's health is not fully protected. The childminder does not always follow good hygienic practice. At times, she does not clean her hands after wiping children's noses. In addition, she does not consistently challenge or implement measures to prevent children eating or sharing others' food. This does not promote their good health and well-being. n Support for children's learning is not good enough. The childminder and her assistants watch children as they play and do not join in effectively. They occasionally label objects or point to pictures in a book. However, this usually confirms what children already know, rather than extending their knowledge or understanding. n Parents give positive feedback about the service she provides and say she has given support to their whole family. n Children have access to some age-appropriate resources. For example, they develop physical skills and have plenty of fun kicking and throwing a ball. Older

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need to do better?

children are beginning to solve problems and show focus as they work out how to push a wheelbarrow up and then back down a small hill. Children show curiosity when they climb into a small wagon to see what is inside.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has an inadequate understanding of the measures she needs to implement to promote children's safety, such as risk assessments. This means children's welfare is not assured. However, the childminder and her assistants have completed appropriate safeguarding training. They can identify and explain the possible signs of abuse and know how to report any concerns they may have about a child in their care. The childminder shows a clear understanding about wider safeguarding issues, such as the 'Prevent' duty.

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Due date

put in place effective risk assessments and take action to minimise or remove hazards, so that children are not exposed to unnecessary risks 27/09/2022

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Due date

ensure that children are adequately supervised at all times 27/09/2022

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Due date

14 September 2022 improve knowledge of good hygiene practice to prevent cross-infection and ensure that children learn about how to maintain their good health 27/09/2022

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Due date

develop knowledge and understanding of the legal requirements with regard to providing effective support, coaching and training for assistants 11/10/2022

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Due date

implement appropriate supervision arrangements for assistants, to identify specific training needs and improve their knowledge of how to support children's learning and development 11/10/2022

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Due date

put in place an effective two-way flow of information with parents, so that they are kept well informed about how they can support their child's learning at home. 11/10/2022

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Due date

obtain an accurate understanding of each child's level of achievement, interests and learning styles, and use the information to plan learning experiences that are tailored to meet each child's needs. 11/10/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY475002 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 10236332 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 12 Number of children on roll 15 Date of previous inspection 31 October 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Highfields Caldecote. She employs five assistants. The childminder operates her service all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank and family holidays. The childminder provides early years funded places 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 this has been taken into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk indoors and in the garden. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity with the childminder, and together they evaluated this. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they were doing during the inspection. n The inspector reviewed relevant documentation, including the suitability checks of all adults living and working in the setting. n Parents and staff spoke with the inspector at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

14 September 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

14 September 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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