Childminder in Durham

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder does not ensure that her home is suitable for the care she provides. She provides overnight care for children when she does not have the appropriate beds for this. For example, the childminder describes how she sleeps two children top-to-toe in a single bed. In addition, her risk assessments are not sufficiently thorough to identify all hazards, particularly how to keep children safe in the event of a power failure. n The childminder has a poor understanding of safeguarding, particularly in relation to female genital mutilation and the 'Prevent' duty guidance. She does not know what her local safeguarding partnership procedures are, should she have a concern about a child. In addition, the childminder does not have up-to- date contact numbers for her local safeguarding partnership. This impacts on children's safety. n The childminder has a poor understanding of the early years foundation stage.

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She is not aware of her responsibility to carry out a written summary of children's progress between the ages of two and three years. In addition, the childminder is unable to explain how she will assess children's learning and plan meaningful, challenging activities. n The childminder has not kept her knowledge and skills current. She has not kept up to date with guidance from her local safeguarding partnership. In addition, the childminder has not kept herself informed about the changes to the early years foundation stage. This impacts on her ability to provide quality care and learning experiences for all children. n The childminder does not have a written procedure for dealing with complaints. She is not aware of her responsibility to investigate complaints within 28 days and provide a written response. n The childminder talks about how she plans to work with parents. She discusses how she talks to parents about what children have been doing. The childminder

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explains she will talk to parents to get information about what their children are doing at home. n The childminder talks about how she will manage children's behaviour. She explains how she will talk to children and parents. The childminder discusses how she will provide opportunities for children to learn how to share and take turns.

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This provision does not meet requirements

There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Due date

improve understanding of safeguarding, including female genital mutilation and the 'Prevent' duty guidance 09/11/2022

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improve understanding of guidance and procedures of the local safeguarding partnership 09/11/2022

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ensure that the space for sleeping is suitable for the purpose and risk assessments are reviewed to ensure children's safety overnight 09/11/2022

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improve understanding of assessment, including the written summary of children's progress between the ages of two and three years 09/11/2022

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improve knowledge of how to identify where children are in their learning and use this information to plan meaningful and challenging activities 09/11/2022

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undertake appropriate training and professional development to keep knowledge and skills up to date 09/11/2022

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Due date

hold a written statement of procedures for complaints and investigate all complaints within 28 days, providing a written response to the complainant. 09/11/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY494991 Local authority Durham Inspection number 10229758 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 3 Date of previous inspection 22 February 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Brandon, County Durham. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. She is also registered to provide overnight care.

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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 setting. n The childminder showed the inspector around the parts of the premises she uses for childminding. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about how she would support children's care and learning. n The childminder showed the inspector a range of documentation, including those relating to the childminder's suitability.

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Inspection activities

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

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