Childminder in Sunderland

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder is in breach of the requirements for the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage'. She is not aware of her responsibilities to have up-to-date knowledge of the statutory framework. This includes the learning and development requirements and how to keep children safe. n The childminder plans to provide toys and resources that follow children's interests. However, she is not able to identify what learning would take place from the activities. The childminder does not have a clear understanding of the learning and development requirements. She is not able to identify the seven areas of learning and how to promote these. This results in the childminder being unable to support children in making good levels of progress across the educational programmes. n Through discussion, the childminder says how she would work in partnership with parents. She states that she would tell parents about their child's day when

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they are collected. The childminder talks about the information she would collect about children on entry. However, she does not gather information about children's learning and development to establish starting points that support children's learning. Furthermore, although she completes a progress check when children are aged between two and three years, this is limited to what children can do. She does not link the progress check to the main areas of learning or include children's next steps in their development. This means that there is not an effective system in place to identify and help to close any gaps in their learning. n The childminder does not keep up to date with safeguarding training. She does not have a secure knowledge of how to fulfil her safeguarding roles and responsibilities. The childminder is unable to identify key areas of safeguarding concerns. Her understanding of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse is

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weak. The childminder does not have an effective safeguarding policy, with up- to-date local safeguarding procedures. She is not aware of who to contact, should an allegation be made against her or a member of her household. However, the childminder is aware of some wider safeguarding issues. For example, the childminder can identify risks that indicate those who may be drawn into radicalisation or extremist behaviour. n The childminder does not have a paediatric first-aid qualification. She has let her previous certificate expire and has not taken steps to renew it in a timely manner. This means that her knowledge and understanding of first aid is not up to date with latest developments. Therefore, she may not be able to respond effectively if a child has an accident or injury. n The childminder talks with genuine care and affection. She has a calm and warm nature and states how she enjoys spending time with children. The childminder

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says that she enjoys doing craft activities and reading stories to children. She has a good understanding of how to manage children's behaviour. The childminder talks with confidence of how she would praise positive behaviour. She explains how she intends to make sure that children have access to the

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18 November 2022 outdoors every day. This will promote children's well-being and physical development. Her home is secure and well maintained. n The childminder is unsure of how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. This is because she has a weak understanding of child development. However, she states that if she did have a concern, she would ask parents to take their child to the doctor to seek advice. The childminder would also work with other professionals to follow their guidance.

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This provision does not meet requirements

There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Due date

develop a secure understanding of all areas of safeguarding and local reporting procedures, including what to do if an allegation is made against someone who lives or works on the premises 18/12/2022

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complete an approved paediatric first-aid qualification and ensure that this is maintained 18/12/2022

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undertake suitable training to improve knowledge, skills and understanding of the requirements of the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage'. 18/12/2022

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Due date

18 November 2022 improve understanding of how to meet children's individual learning needs, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities 18/12/2022

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develop knowledge of how to complete the progress check for children who are aged between two and three years. 18/12/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number 305541 Local authority Sunderland Inspection number 10234481 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 10 March 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1995. She lives in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear. The childminder operates all year round and from 8am to 6pm, 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 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 childminder. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

18 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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18 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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