Childminder in Leicestershire

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 Requires improvement

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The provision is inadequate

Children do not always have sufficient space to play in the poorly organised environment. They struggle to make choices in their play, as most of the resources they can access are not age appropriate. Children play with resources that are broken and unclean, as the childminder does not remove them when she notices they are not suitable. Their clothes become covered in animal hair from the childminder's dogs, as her hygiene practices and procedures are poor. Children are exposed to the risk of illness and allergic reactions because the area the childminder uses to prepare their food on is not clean. They use water bottles that have been left outside and not been sufficiently cleaned for use. Children do not learn how to keep themselves healthy or develop good table manners. They wander around the environment with breadsticks and banana in their hands, placing the snack down momentarily on furnishings that are touching a dog crate.

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The provision is inadequate

Children have a good relationship with the childminder and seek a reassuring cuddle when needed. They enjoy talking about what they can see with the childminder and follow her instructions as they walk around the local village. They discuss road safety and learn about why it is important to look both ways when crossing a road. Children are confident to ask questions and hold conversations with the childminder about information they have already learned, such as the names of different flowers they can find. They ask why a conker might have a flat side to it as they collect items for an activity the childminder has planned.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not minimise the risks to children's health in the environment. For example, the childminder had not removed a saucepan of gravy that had been left outside where children play. She does not adequately clean the kitchen surfaces before preparing children's food, despite being aware of the risks of cross-contamination to children who have food allergies. Although the childminder sometimes reminds children to wash their hands before eating, she does not then ensure their hands, and food, do not touch animal hair left in the room. The childminder does not recognise the risks to children when she allows them to walk around the unclean environment with food they are eating. n The environment provided by the childminder does not offer children purposeful learning and play opportunities. She does not use what she knows about children when planning which resources to make available. Therefore, there is a

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need to do better?

large number of resources on the floor that are not age appropriate or of interest to the children. This, in turn, restricts the space they have to play, and they struggle to engage in play independently. Despite this, children enjoy play that the childminder leads, such as using musical instruments to make sounds. They ask an electronic device to play different songs and practise joining in with

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13 October 2022 different actions and words they know. The childminder encourages them to move their bodies to the music. n Overall, the childminder interacts well with children. She explains new vocabulary, such as what a church spire is and what it looks like. The childminder holds conversations with children that encourage them to talk about what they enjoy doing at home. She reads a variety of books with children and encourages them to point at pictures they recognise. n The childminder identifies what children know and can do and understands when they may need further support. She plans activities based around what children are interested in. For example, the childminder encourages children to make nature wreaths with the conkers and leaves they collected on a walk in the local community. She wants to support children with their fine motor skills and explains that they are currently interested in autumn. Children concentrate as

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they stick items onto cardboard in a circle shape and discuss the colours and shapes of leaves they are using. However, the childminder lacks clarity on what she wants children, as individuals, to learn during activities and does not make sure her activities focus on what they need to learn next. Therefore, activities do not offer suitable challenge for children to build upon their existing knowledge and skills. n The childminder, on the whole, supports children to behave well. She encourages them to remain seated when painting at the table and to pick items up if they drop them. The childminder reminds children to say please and thank you when responding to her. However, the restrictions in the environment limit children's ability to choose their own play and limits the space and resources they can play with. Although the childminder helps them to share the limited age-appropriate resources, they struggle to do so without continued support

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need to do better?

from the childminder. n Parents and carers comment that the childminder communicates well with them regarding what children enjoy doing while in her care. They explain that she supports them with aspects of children's care and learning needs at home. The childminder works effectively with other providers, such as the local primary school, sharing information about the children's day and any support they might need.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder does not take steps to manage the family pets in a way that minimises the risks to children's health. She does not make sure the environment is a safe and suitable place for children to play. The childminder fails to prioritise children's good health and hygiene, particularly in regard to the cleanliness of areas that are used to prepare food. However, the childminder demonstrates an understanding of the signs and symptoms that a child may be at risk of harm when not in her care. She understands the correct procedures when escalating her concerns to other professionals. The childminder knows what to do if an allegation is made against her. The childminder has a visitor policy and makes sure people

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Safeguarding

13 October 2022 around the children are suitable.

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Due date

ensure the area for preparing and storing children's food is hygienic 01/11/2022

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Due date

ensure the premises is organised in a way that meets the needs of the children 01/11/2022

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Due date

ensure children's good health and hygiene are prioritised at all times. 01/11/2022

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Due date

provide a curriculum that fully considers all children's differing learning needs and offers suitable challenge for them to build upon their existing knowledge and skills. 01/11/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY222027 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10213276 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 10 Date of previous inspection 14 October 2021

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in Somerby, Leicestershire. She holds a relevant childminding qualification. She operates all year round, from 7.30am until 6.00pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development. n The childminder and inspector observed and evaluated an activity. n The inspector took parents' and children's views into consideration. n The inspector viewed relevant documentation, including paediatric first aid and suitability checks. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children.

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Inspection activities

13 October 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

13 October 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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