Childminder in Northumberland

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

The quality of education Inadequate Behaviour and attitudes Inadequate Personal development Inadequate Leadership and management Inadequate Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Met

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder has a poor understanding of how she can keep children safe and healthy within her home. Weaknesses in relation to risk assessments impact on children's safety. The childminder does not support children's health and welfare because nappy changing practices and handwashing procedures compromise children's health.

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The provision is inadequate

Children's progress in personal, social and emotional development is poor. Weaknesses in relation to health and welfare impact on the quality of education for this area of learning. Despite this, children demonstrate that they feel happy in the childminder's care. They happily sit on the floor to put their slippers on when they arrive after school drop off in the morning. The childminder encourages children to independently select books from the shelving unit in her hallway. Children enjoy this and snuggle up onto the childminder's knee and listen intently to the story. They point to the pictures and repeat single words. This supports their early communication skills well.

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The provision is inadequate

Children are beginning to understand age-appropriate boundaries within the home. The childminder helps them to place equipment they are no longer playing with into the container rather than throwing it onto the floor.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has not considered all risks to children in her home. For example, she has not identified the dangers of storing razors in her bathroom. In addition, she was not aware of the risks to children from easy access to alcohol in her living room where children play. This poses a risk to children. n The childminder does not adopt hygienic procedures when changing children's nappies. She regularly uses the floor in her living room where children play. She does not clean the area following the procedure. In addition, she does not wash her hands after changing nappies and stores them on the window ledge of her porch. This compromises children's health. n The childminder's knowledge of how to support children's personal, social and emotional development is weak. She does not model effective practices, such as handwashing, to help children develop an understanding of how to manage their personal needs independently.

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need to do better?

n Support for children's developing communication skills is good. The childminder observes where children are in their learning and effectively supports them to build their growing vocabulary. For instance, when children begin to put two words together, the childminder adds another word so they can hear three-word statements. Parents comment on the 'amazing work' the childminder does to support their children's speech.

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need to do better?

9 November 2022 n The childminder supports children well as they play. She follows their lead and joins in effectively. For example, when children show interest in a toy shark, the childminder pretends it is coming towards them. Children laugh and run away from the shark before coming back to have a cuddle with the childminder. n Good relationships between the childminder and children are clearly evident. Children giggle and laugh when the childminder tries to tickle them when they are sitting on the sofa. Children make good eye contact with her, showing how content they feel with her. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder maintains a two-way dialogue with parents to support their children's development. Parents are delighted with the service the childminder provides. They use words including 'honest', 'trustworthy' and 'super flexible' to describe her. n The childminder makes the most of her local area to support children's learning.

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need to do better?

Her home is located near to the beach, where children regularly go with her. Other facilities, such as soft-play areas, are accessed where children can socialise with other children. n The childminder demonstrates a keen attitude in working with other settings children also attend. She describes how she is proactive in making contact with other local provisions, to support continuity in children's learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

Weaknesses in relation to risk assessments mean that children are not consistently kept safe. Despite this, the childminder recognises a number of signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She knows how to proceed and who to contact if she has a concern about a child in her care. In addition, she knows the procedures to follow if an allegation is made against her or another adult member of her household. The childminder ensures all doors are locked to the property when children are present.

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Due date

ensure risk assessments identify and address all possible hazards to children 10/11/2022

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Due date

improve nappy changing and handwashing procedures to ensure children's good health 10/11/2022

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Due date

9 November 2022 improve knowledge of how to support children's personal, social and emotional development, with particular regard to helping children to manage their own personal needs. 10/11/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY368574 Local authority Northumberland Inspection number 10229538 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 7 Date of previous inspection 15 December 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Cambois, Northumberland. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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 The childminder and inspector took part in a learning walk. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of her suitability. n Parents provided their views, which the inspector took account of.

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Inspection activities

9 November 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

9 November 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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