Childminder in Thurrock

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

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

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder has minimal knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children. This puts children at risk of harm, as the childminder does not recognise concerning patterns in children's behaviour or the significance of finding out about pre-existing injuries.

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The provision is inadequate

Children are confident and happy in the childminder's care. They play alongside each other and enjoy sharing their experiences with the childminder. For example, the childminder curiously asks, 'Oh, that's a very hard puzzle, are you sure you can do it?' Children reply, 'Yes', in a very excited tone and concentrate hard to position all parts correctly with the childminder's support. Children interact well and learn how to share and help each other. For example, children are encouraged to share resources and play with others if the one they would like is currently being used. Children support each other if, for example, they are finding it difficult to turn and place puzzle pieces correctly.

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The provision is inadequate

Children seek out the childminder when they want to choose to play outdoors. For example, they point and say, 'Go outside'. Children are encouraged to put their coats and boots on to play outside. Outdoor activities are adequate and easily accessible. For example, children enjoy playing on the swings, which is supported by the childminder. She sings nursery rhymes to the children while they play.

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need to do better?

n Weaknesses in the childminder's knowledge and understanding of safeguarding do not assure children's safety. For example, the provider is unable to explain safeguarding procedures. She fails to acknowledge pre-existing injuries seen on children. The childminder shows no concern for significant pre-existing injuries found on children and does not take appropriate or timely action to safeguard children. n Despite the childminder's weak understanding of safeguarding, children are settled and have a good relationship with the childminder. For example, she sits at the children's level to play and converse with them. n The childminder provides challenging and fun activities that consider children's interests and their next steps for learning. For example, children currently have a keen interest in animals. The childminder helps children to broaden their ideas and experiences by providing a range of activities relating to animals, such as

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need to do better?

animal toys, puzzles and books. The childminder also took children to a farm so they could be up close with animals. n Some children develop independence through care routines. For example, older children independently go into the bathroom to wash their hands. However, the childminder does not always give children appropriate cutlery to help them

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need to do better?

11 October 2022 manage their food independently. For example, children are expected to cut a whole chicken breast up with a plastic fork. This does not help prepare them for their next stage in learning. n The childminder reflects on her teaching and learning strategies and what she wants to put into practice to challenge children's thinking further. For example, children enjoyed a fun activity of creating pumpkin faces with tissue paper and glue. The childminder then intends to take them to the farm to create and explore with real pumpkins.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

Breaches to the safeguarding and welfare requirements have an impact on children's welfare. The childminder does not have regard to the statutory guidance 'Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018' or the 'Prevent' duty guidance. The childminder is not aware of child protection agencies to whom she would refer concerns. The childminder does not know the procedures to follow if she is concerned about a child. Furthermore, she does not follow up pre-existing injuries to help ensure that children are not at risk of serious harm or suffering abuse.

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Due date

improve knowledge and understanding of safeguarding arrangements so that children are protected against abuse and harm; this includes the procedures to follow if there is a concern, including the role of relevant outside agencies with statutory responsibilities to protect children and how to manage pre-existing injuries 28/10/2022

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Due date

ensure effective procedures are in place to record all accidents or incidents, such as pre-existing injuries. 28/10/2022

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should:

n support children's growing independence more effectively, particularly at

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY449882 Local authority Thurrock Inspection number 10235877 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 6 Date of previous inspection 28 December 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Tilbury, Essex. She operates all year round, from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder has 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 together. n The childminder and inspector completed a joint observation together. n The inspector carried out general observations to assess the quality of education and what impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation.

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Inspection activities

11 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

11 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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