Childminder in Cambridgeshire

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 is compromised. The childminder has failed to notify Ofsted of significant changes. She has not maintained a first-aid certificate or updated her safeguarding knowledge. In addition, she does not ensure her premises are safe or maintain all the required records. The childminder does not carry out effective risk assessments in order to identify and minimise any potential hazards. Children do not learn how to keep themselves healthy because the childminder does not ensure that they understand the importance of washing their hands before eating. In addition, she fails to clean surfaces prior to preparing and serving food. This puts children at risk of cross-contamination.

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The provision is inadequate

Children do not benefit from opportunities and experiences that help them to develop their full potential. The childminder has a weak knowledge of how children learn and does not deliver a challenging curriculum. She directs their play and does not allow children to explore or experiment. Children's behaviour is not managed effectively. The childminder lacks knowledge of how to support children to manage their feelings or how their behaviour has an impact on others. However, children play alongside each other and develop some social skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not have an adequate knowledge of safeguarding. She has not held a valid first-aid certificate since 2017 and has not kept her knowledge of first aid up to date. The childminder has not notified Ofsted about changes to her personal circumstances so that her continued suitability can be assured. She does not keep a record of children's daily attendance or a record of accidents and any accidents that may have occurred are not shared with parents. This means children's welfare is not assured. n The childminder does not ensure her premises are kept free from clutter or identify that this presents a hazard to children. This means they cannot move freely and safely throughout the ground floor. She does not make sure that children can play safely outdoors. The garden is unsafe and contains items that are a hazard for children, such as bags of rubbish and loose metal poles. The gates are left unsecured, and at the inspection the front door was left unlocked.

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need to do better?

n Hygiene practice is poor. The childminder changes children's nappies on the sofa where other children sleep. Food debris is left on the table after snack time and not cleared away before children play at the table. The dog food is stored in open bags in the bathroom which children use unsupervised. The childminder does not demonstrate good handwashing practice. She does not help children to learn about washing their hands and how this contributes to their good health. n The childminder fails to implement an effective curriculum. She does not have a good enough understanding of the learning and development requirements. This

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need to do better?

29 November 2022 means children do not make the progress they are capable of. The childminder places too much focus on specific areas of learning and does not ensure children gain a good foundation in the prime areas of learning. Children are not well prepared for the next stage of their education. The childminder does not provide opportunities that meet children's learning needs, as often they are too challenging, resulting in children becoming frustrated. n The childminder gives children some choices in what they would like to do but these are limited. Children enjoy looking at books and point out features. They talk to each other during their play. However, the childminder has a poor understanding of how to support children in their learning and does not know what she wants the children to learn. She does not interact with them in a way that encourages them to think or share their ideas. n The quality of teaching is weak. The childminder does not have all the necessary

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need to do better?

skills to help children make good progress in their learning. She does not understand the importance of professional development and how this can help to improve her knowledge or teaching skills. n The childminder does not manage children's behaviour appropriately. She does not explain to them why some behaviour is not acceptable. This means children do not understand the difference between right and wrong.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder's safeguarding knowledge is poor, and she has not kept up to date with changes in legislation or safeguarding practice. She is not aware of the 'Prevent' duty guidance or county lines in order to keep children safe. In addition, she does not know the procedures to follow if she is concerned about a child in her care. Weaknesses in the childminder's practice and knowledge fail to promote children's safety and well-being. Hazards in the environment are a concern and she does not recognise them. She does not ensure that the premises are secure or carry out effective risk assessments to ensure children's safety and welfare.

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Due date

take action to improve knowledge and understanding of all safeguarding matters 03/01/2023

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29 November 2022 maintain a valid paediatric first-aid certificate 03/01/2023

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ensure a thorough understanding of the requirements to inform Ofsted of significant events and changes 03/01/2023

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ensure an accurate record of children's arrival and departure times is consistently maintained 03/01/2023

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ensure accidents and injuries that children sustain are recorded and shared with parents 03/01/2023

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ensure that the premises are secure and fit for purpose so that the space is suitable for the ages of children cared for and that all areas are free from clutter 03/01/2023

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take action to ensure that risk assessments identify and minimise all possible hazards to children 03/01/2023

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ensure the areas where food is prepared and served for children are kept clean and hygienic 03/01/2023

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ensure there are suitable hygienic arrangements for changing any children who are in nappies 03/01/2023

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ensure children's behaviour is managed consistently, using age-appropriate strategies 03/01/2023

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undertake appropriate professional development opportunities to increase knowledge and understanding of how to provide children with a well-designed curriculum that helps them learn and develop. 03/01/2023

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Due date

improve the quality of teaching and provide a range of interesting and stimulating activities that meet individual children's learning needs and focus on what they need to learn next to secure their good progress. 28/02/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number 222161 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 10234370 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory 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 7 March 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Isleham, Cambridgeshire. She offers her childminding service from 9am to 4pm each weekday, all year round. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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 showed the inspector the areas she uses in her home for childminding and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided indoors and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder.

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Inspection activities

29 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

29 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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