Childminder in Essex

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

Children's safety and welfare are not fully supported. The childminder has not notified Ofsted of a change to household members. Therefore, Ofsted have not been able to obtain the Disclosure and Barring Service checks required to ensure the suitability of household members living and working on premises. The childminder does not have a current paediatric first-aid training certificate. Additionally, there are weaknesses in the childminder's practice, documents and record keeping.

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The provision is inadequate

Children's behaviour is varied. Strategies to manage children's behaviour are not always effective. Although children are happy to play with each other, they often struggle to share resources. For example, when children play with small-world toys, they scream and shout at each other as they cannot compromise. At other times, they are kind and thoughtful. For example, they show affection towards younger children and cuddle them when they are upset. Children are beginning to develop good manners. For example, when they choose their dessert, they are reminded to say please and thank you by the childminder.

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The provision is inadequate

Children enjoy their time with the childminder and are seen to be happy and settled. The childminder forms positive relationships with children and they listen to her when she speaks. Children are confident and eagerly show the inspector the resources they are playing with and demonstrate their knowledge. For example, they correctly identify the names of dinosaurs, such as 'brachiosaurus,' and explain the difference between herbivores and carnivores. They explain that the first eats plants and the latter eats prey.

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need to do better?

n Weaknesses in leadership and management mean that children's safety cannot be assured. There are several breaches in the statutory requirements related to safeguarding children. n The childminder does not always gather the information she needs about children before they start, such as emergency contact details. However, parents give positive feedback about the service provided. Parents notice the progress their children are making, particularly in their confidence, speech, and social skills. They appreciate the flexibility of the provision the childminder offers. n The childminder has not updated her knowledge about managing children's behaviour. Strategies to manage children's behaviour are not always effective. Children do not always treat each other with respect. For example, children argue over the remote control to the television, shouting and snatching. The childminder talks to children about their behaviour. However, she does not help

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need to do better?

them learn the language associated with their emotions. The childminder does

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need to do better?

18 November 2022 not help children to negotiate or solve their own disputes. n The childminder's curriculum is weak in design. Although she knows children's interests, she does not use this knowledge in combination with what she knows about their abilities, to create a strong curriculum to plan what children should learn next. However, she helps children build on their vocabulary. For example, the childminder asks children to name the body parts of an insect. She introduces children to new words, such as 'antennae.' Children repeat it and use it in their play. n Children do make some progress in their learning and development. However, this is incidental, as any learning children gain is by chance rather than planned for. For example, the childminder's learning intention for a play dough activity is to make names and family members. However, this is not linked to children's individual learning and development needs. This means they do not benefit from

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meaningful learning experiences. n The childminder supports children's understanding of mathematical development effectively. For example, children play a character bingo game, and the childminder explains the rules of the game. Children follow the rules correctly. They form an understanding of patterns and the logic of this activity. When a child says, 'I have a piglet' they are praised for correctly identifying it. This has a positive impact on some children's early mathematical development. n Children develop good control and coordination of their hands as they use play dough and a selection of small tools to make bugs. Children also learn the language of size, for example 'big' and 'small,' as they mould play dough to resemble their family members, describing them to be 'short' or 'tall.' n The childminder has good expectations for children to manage their own personal needs. Children learn to be independent and confidently manage a

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range of tasks for themselves. For example, children use the toilet on their own and wash their hands afterwards, as well as before meals. The childminder praises children for their skills and initiatives. n Children have opportunities to go on outings to toddler groups and local parks for fresh air and exercise. The childminder meets up with other people to help children socialise. Children widen their social and cultural awareness of the community in which they live.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The provider has not met her legal responsibility to notify Ofsted of changes to household members. Therefore, they have not had the appropriate checks completed to ensure that they are suitable to be in contact with children. Additionally, the childminder cannot demonstrate she has completed training in paediatric first aid. The childminder does not have an understanding of local procedures where there is an allegation made against her or a household member. However, she does know she needs to record any concerns about children and notify social services. The provision is secure, and this helps to prevent unauthorised individuals entering the premises or children leaving unattended.

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Due date

provide the necessary information to Ofsted, so that the required suitability checks can be completed for all household members to ensure that children's safety and welfare is not compromised 02/12/2022

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Due date

obtain a paediatric first-aid qualification 09/12/2022

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Due date

ensure that important details relating to individual children, such as emergency contact details, are obtained from parents and readily accessible 02/12/2022

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Due date

improve understanding of the local safeguarding partners and reporting procedures, particularly if there is an allegation made against an adult working, living or in contact with children 02/12/2022

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Due date

implement a curriculum that provides challenge through stimulating and interesting activities and takes full account of what children already know and can do, as well as their next steps in learning. 13/01/2023

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should:

n develop the use of self-evaluation to identify areas of weakness and take appropriate action to ensure all requirements are met n make better use of professional development and training opportunities to embed a deeper understanding of how to positively manage children's behaviour.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY357918 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10235116 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 20 Date of previous inspection 17 March 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Chelmsford, Essex. She operates from Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round, 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 setting. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together and discussed the early years curriculum. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector observed children playing and spoke with children during the inspection to gain an insight into their experiences in the setting. n The inspector took account of the views of parents provided during the inspection from written accounts. n The inspector checked key documentation during the inspection.

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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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Inspection activities

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