Childminder in Norfolk

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 sometimes cares for more children under the age of eight years than she is registered for. The environment is chaotic, with children competing for space and attention. Despite this, children choose what they want to do and lead their own play. They self-select from the toys and resources, which are mostly stored so that they are readily accessible. This supports children's developing independence. The childminder sometimes engages with the children, but the number of children she is caring for means that the quality of her interactions is often poor.

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The provision is inadequate

Children demonstrate close and trusting relationships with the childminder. When they are upset, the childminder offers comfort with cuddles and reassurance. This helps children to feel safe and secure. Older, school-aged children engage well with the younger ones. They are helpful and kind to them. Children enjoy it when the childminder chats to them. However, it is difficult for her to share her attention equally, as there is a wide age range of children with differing needs. The childminder does occasionally build on children's learning. For example, when children draw a picture, she encourages them to write the first letter of their name.

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need to do better?

n Records show that, on occasion, the childminder cares for more children than is allowed in accordance with the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage'. During the inspection, she struggled to manage the number of children present, and this had a negative impact on their care and learning. Children do not receive the best start to their early education. n The childminder finds out about where children are in their learning but does not plan well enough for their continuing progress. During the inspection, the childminder invited children to draw. As other children joined in, the childminder asked them what colours they were using. She did not build on what she knows about what children can already do. The activity provided no challenge to children, and they quickly lost interest. n The childminder does not demonstrate that she has enough resources for the number of children she is caring for. For example, during snack time, older

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children stood and ate their snack at a work surface because there were not enough chairs to sit around the table. Younger children, who are big enough to sit on chairs, did not want to sit in the highchairs that the childminder offered them. n The childminder does not promote children's communication skills well enough. She does not have time to engage children in meaningful conversations. In addition, she does not pronounce initial sounds correctly when helping children to recognise and name letters of the alphabet.

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26 October 2022 n Children behave well and know what is expected of them. They know the consistent rules of the setting. For example, when children are playing with play dough, they tell each other that they cannot mix the colours together, and older children remind younger ones that they can only take one pen out of the packet at a time. Children respond well to the childminder's praise for their individual efforts, enjoying a 'high-five'. n The childminder does not keep accurate records of accidents that children have while in her care. She notes down in a daily diary when a child has an accident but does not record the action she has taken to treat the injury. The notes that she does make are difficult to find, which means that they are not easily accessible. n Children are aware of how to keep themselves healthy. They know to wash their hands before eating and after using the toilet. Children manage their own self-

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care, relevant to their age and stage of development. n The childminder demonstrates friendly and trusting relationships with parents. She talks confidently about the information that is shared about the children's day and how she is flexible to meet parents' changing childcare needs. n The childminder maintains mandatory training, such as paediatric first aid. This means that she is able to manage any accident that may happen. She is keen to develop her knowledge to the benefit of children. For example, she is currently taking a course relating to autism spectrum disorder to help her meet children's individual needs.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates that she understands her responsibility to protect the safety and well-being of children in her care. She knows how to report concerns that children are being abused or are at risk of abuse. The childminder maintains necessary training to ensure that she is aware of local safeguarding procedures. She has completed training in how to recognise and support families and children who may be at risk of extreme behaviours or views.

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Due date

ensure that the requirements for ratios for registration are met at all times and that no more than six children under the age of eight are cared for at any one time 27/10/2022

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Due date

26 October 2022 ensure that a robust record is kept of all accidents that occur in the setting 30/11/2022

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Due date

strengthen teaching to build on what children already know and can do to ensure that they are making good progress 31/12/2022

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Due date

ensure that there are sufficient, appropriate resources for the number of children attending 30/11/2022

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Due date

plan and provide a challenging and enjoyable learning experience for each child across all areas of learning 31/12/2022

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Due date

ensure that children have rich opportunities to develop their communication and language skills, including pronouncing the initial sounds in words correctly. 31/12/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY370824 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10259826 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 0 Date of previous inspection 30 January 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Cantley, Norfolk. She operates all year round, from 6am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. Weekend care is available by arrangement.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n We carried out this inspection as a result of the risk assessment process, following information we received about the provider. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this had on children's learning. n Children chatted to the inspector and played with her during the inspection. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members and qualifications of the childminder. n The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. She observed an activity and jointly evaluated this with the childminder. n The childminder talked to the inspector about how the early years curriculum is

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Inspection activities

26 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

26 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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