Childminder in Plymouth

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 does not safeguard children sufficiently. She does not know the process to follow in the event of an allegation made against herself or a household member. Additionally, she does not maintain the appropriate records and information about children as required, which compromises children's safety and welfare.

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The provision is inadequate

Children do not receive the support they need to do well in their learning. The childminder does not plan a broad and varied curriculum that links closely with what she wants children to learn next. She does not challenge or stimulate children, and they do not receive the necessary support from the childminder to extend their learning. They spend a long time engaged in their self-chosen play, such as building towers with construction blocks, but they do not engage in play or challenging activities that develop their skills and understanding. When the childminder identifies that children may require additional support with their speech, she models language appropriately for them but does not consider any additional ways she can plan to target their needs.

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder is kind and sensitive. She offers children reassuring cuddles and gives them the time they need to settle in. Children who feel upset when they arrive benefit from this gentle start to the session. They feel comfortable in the childminder's care and form secure attachments with her.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not have a secure knowledge and understanding of the requirements. Despite completing the appropriate training, the childminder is not clear about how to manage and report some aspects of safeguarding. Additionally, she has failed to notify Ofsted of significant information, despite this also being raised as a shortcoming in her practice earlier this year, in June. n The childminder does not use what she knows about children to meet their individual learning needs. For example, when she identifies the development of early reading and writing skills to be a next step for children, she does not set out any resources or provide any support for their literacy development. There are no toys or resources accessible to the children, who are only able to choose from a very narrow selection determined by the childminder. This does not help children to develop a positive attitude to learning, make independent choices in

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their play or to make good progress. n The childminder models language well for children as she narrates their play. For example, she counts, talks about light and dark shades of colour and uses mathematical terms, such as 'taller' and 'shorter'. However, weaknesses in the quality of the curriculum and teaching mean that the childminder does not

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8 December 2022 encourage the children to think about and use these words and concepts themselves. n Parents speak positively about the childminder and the care she provides. They comment that their children speak affectionately about the childminder when at home. The childminder shares some information with parents about the care of their children and what the children have been doing. However, she does not provide parents with information about what she wants children to learn next and how they can work together to support this. This includes providing parents with the required written progress summary check of their child's development between the ages of two and three years. n The procedures for gathering and maintaining information about children are weak. For instance, the childminder does not keep records about children's attendance. She does not recognise the importance of having information about

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the children available to check and refer to, including their date of birth and emergency contact details for parents and families. This impacts on the childminder's ability to keep children safe. n The childminder does not ensure that records are accessible. Therefore, she was unable to produce any relevant documentation during the inspection. This includes her paediatric first-aid certificate and records of her insurance or relating to the administration of medication. n The childminder understands how to promote healthy eating. She provides healthy food and offers children fresh drinking water and encourages them to drink regularly.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has completed relevant training and is able to recognise concerns about children's welfare. However, she is not clear about how to manage any allegations and is unaware of the relevant local safeguarding partnership procedures. The childminder does not ensure that additional contact details are available for parents and family members, to be used in the event of an emergency involving their child. These breaches of the requirements place children at risk of harm. The childminder risk assesses her premises appropriately to keep children secure in her home.

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Due date

8 December 2022 improve knowledge of how to manage allegations against adults, including how to report these to the appropriate agencies 30/12/2022

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Due date

keep an accurate daily record of the names of the children being cared for and their hours of attendance 30/12/2022

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Due date

ensure that records are easily accessible and available for inspection, including evidence of paediatric first-aid training, information about children and their parents, and insurance and records relating to the administration of medication 30/12/2022

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Due date

keep a record of the emergency contact details for children's parents and families and ensure these are accessible at all times 30/12/2022

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Due date

plan and provide a broad and challenging curriculum that targets each child's learning needs, to help them make good progress in their development 13/01/2023

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Due date

improve knowledge of the requirement to complete progress checks for children between the ages of two and three years, to summarise their development and help identify when children may benefit from additional support 13/01/2023

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Due date

share detailed information with parents about their children's learning, to help them extend children's learning at home and improve outcomes for children. 30/12/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY348187 Local authority Plymouth Inspection number 10266754 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 1 Date of previous inspection 11 June 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Plymouth, Devon. She offers care from 7am to 8pm, each weekday, term time only.

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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 childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder discussed her intentions for children's learning with the inspector and reflected on the teaching and learning during an activity with children. n The inspector viewed the safety and security of the premises. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

8 December 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

8 December 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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