Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Inadequate Leadership and management Inadequate Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder's paediatric first-aid qualification has expired. If children have minor medical emergencies in the setting, the childminder does not have up-to- date knowledge of how to treat a child to ensure their welfare. This is a breach of requirements.

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The provision is inadequate

Children are keen to explore and investigate the toys and resources offered. They are encouraged by the childminder to develop their understanding of numbers and counting. For example, when groups of children hold up individual numbers, he supports them to stand in a line to show the numbers in the correct order. Very young children develop an interest in books that are appropriate for their age. They hear words to describe the images they see and feel different textures on the pages.

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The provision is inadequate

Children show positive relationships with the childminder, his assistant and their peers. Very young children lift their arms when they want the childminder to pick them up and receive comfort and reassurance. Older children confidently talk to the childminder and his assistant and follow instructions. Children behave well and show kindness to their friends. They help each other to find and complete puzzles. Older children are happy to sit with very young children to look at books.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is currently operating without a complete 12 hour paediatric first-aid qualification. His assistant has appropriate paediatric first-aid training in place. However, this does not secure children's safety and welfare. This is because the childminder is left on his own with the children when his assistant and co-childminder collect older children from schools. n The childminder provides children with opportunities to identify and talk about their feelings and emotions. For example, he asks them how they are feeling and why they are feeling a certain way. Children talk about what makes them happy and sad. n The childminder provides plenty of opportunities for children to be physically active to help develop their balance and coordination. The assistant asks the children to hold on to the edges of a parachute. Children move their bodies to make the parachute move in different directions. They dance to music and

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need to do better?

follow instructions, such as to hop like a kangaroo and to swim like a polar bear. n The childminder shares information with parents about children's care routines and daily activities they enjoy. Parents comment positively about the childminder. They say that their children have formed fantastic relationships with him. However, the childminder does not offer guidance for parents to help them continue their children's learning at home and provide a united approach to

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need to do better?

27 October 2022 supporting children's development. n The childminder knows children well and provides them with opportunities that some do not receive at home. For example, children go with the childminder and his assistant to explore the woodland. Children experience nature when they go on treasure hunts to look for items such as leaves and sticks. They are creative and work as a team when they make dens. n The childminder observes and monitors children's progress to help identify what they need to learn next. He supports children's communication skills well. For example, he helps younger children to learn the names of objects they play with. The childminder encourages older children to develop their confidence. For instance, during group times, he encourages them to share their thoughts and views with others. n The childminder has rules and boundaries in place. This helps children to understand what is expected of them. However, occasionally, the childminder

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need to do better?

does not support children to understand why the rules are in place and how rules help them to keep themselves safe. n The childminder attends training courses to extend his professional development. This helps to develop his knowledge of how to identify children who may be falling behind in their development. He recognises the importance of working with other professionals to support children's individual learning needs.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder's paediatric first-aid qualification has lapsed. This means he is not able to fully assure the children's safety. However, the childminder ensures that children leave his care with a suitable adult. For example, passwords are given by parents and used by other people who may collect children. The childminder and his assistant complete child protection training. They know the signs that could suggest a child is being exposed to harm. This includes being able to recognise if children or parents are being drawn into extreme views or beliefs. The childminder knows where to report concerns about children's safety or if an allegation of abuse is made against himself, his assistant or his co-childminder.

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Due date

maintain a full paediatric first-aid certificate. 11/11/2022

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should:

n offer parents ideas and guidance to help them continue their children's individual learning at home n support children to understand why rules and boundaries exist and how they can keep themselves safe.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2581634 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10249104 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 19 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020 and lives in Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottingham. He operates all year round, from 6am until 6pm, Monday to Friday during school term time, and from Monday to Thursday during school holidays, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate level 3 qualification and works with a co-childminder and assistant.

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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 setting. n The childminder and inspector completed a learning walk and discussed how the curriculum supports children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n Children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and his assistant. She reviewed a sample of documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n Feedback from parents was reviewed by the inspector, who took account of their views.

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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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