Childminder in North East Lincolnshire

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

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

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder has failed to ensure that her premises, both indoors and outdoors, are safe for children. Cleanliness and hygiene are poor, which compromises children's health and safety. The premises are not secure as children could leave the premises unaccompanied through the rear gate. The childminder and assistant do not have robust enough risk assessments in place to ensure all areas of the premises are safe.

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The provision is inadequate

Children are very happy in the care of the childminder and her assistant. They are developing their independence skills as they access resources of their choice. They learn to pour their own drinks and select what they would like to eat at snack time. Children are taught to understand the importance of washing their hands before eating and after going to the toilet to kill any germs. As a result, children from an early age learn to be independent.

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The provision is inadequate

Children are excited as they decorate their Christmas cards and placemats that they have previously started. Children develop their small-muscle control as they carefully add sparkly glue to their cards. They use descriptive language as they explain they are adding a 'big carrot for the snowman's nose'. They happily recall what Christmas experiences they have had already with their families. Children are learning to identify colours. They correctly identify the colours they use on their placemats. The childminder extends this learning as she encourages them to point out the same colours within the room.

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need to do better?

n The outdoor area is not safe for children to play in. The latch to the driveway is easily accessible for children to open. There is no cleaning routine in place to ensure the premises are clean and hygienic. As a result, children's safety is compromised. n The childminder's curriculum builds on what children already know and understand. She uses the children's interests and needs to provide activities that she knows the children will engage with. For example, the childminder supports children's social skills as they enjoy playing with the dolls. They learn to dress and feed them, and quietly rock them to sleep 'shhhh he's asleep' says a child. However, sometimes children are waiting for the childminder to gather and prepare their next planned activity after tidying away their toys. As a result, children become bored while waiting. n Children are making wonderful progress in their communication and language

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need to do better?

skills. The childminder and assistant use clear language and open-ended questions to determine the children's knowledge and understanding of the words they use. For example, the childminder asks the children what the elf does next

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need to do better?

12 December 2022 as she reads the book of the month 'There is an Elf in our Book'. Children join in the story enthusiastically, laughing at the antics of the elf. n The childminder and assistant introduce mathematics into most aspects of children's play. Children confidently use mathematical knowledge and language in their play. They use their knowledge of numbers and size as they build a house using wooden blocks. They select the biggest truck and the smallest car from the box, and confidently show how old they are using their fingers. n Assistants are supported well by the childminder to develop their skills and knowledge. The childminder shares training information with the assistants and together they decide how best to implement new ideas into practice. For example, following the COVID-19 pandemic, the childminder identified that many children required additional support with their communication and

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need to do better?

language. Training was completed in this area and communication and language was made a main curriculum focus for learning. Regular supervision meetings enable staff to discuss their well-being and the well-being of the children that attend the provision. n Partnership with parents is good. Parents value the regular updates and communication from the childminder. They comment that the childminder is like family to them and their children. Parents receive daily updates regarding their child's daily routines and activities. They have access via an electronic app to their child's developmental progress. Parents understand what their child's next steps in learning are and how to support them at home.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistants do not understand their roles and responsibilities to keep children safe and secure. They have failed to identify significant risks to children in the outdoor area. Cleanliness of the property is poor and compromises children's health. As a result, children's safety is compromised. The childminder and her assistant are clear about the signs and symptoms of abuse and who this would be reported to if they had a child protection concern. All hold a paediatric first-aid certificate to support children in the event of an accident or incident.

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Due date

12 December 2022 ensure the premises indoors and outdoors are safe for children to play and explore and free from clutter 05/01/2023

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Due date

make sure that the premises are secure to prevent children leavening or uninvited people entering the premises 05/01/2023

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Due date

implement a cleaning routine that ensures that children can play in a clean and hygienic environment 05/01/2023

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Due date

ensure risk assessments are carried out prior to children arriving each day and that all staff understand how to identify potential risks to children's safety. 05/01/2023

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should:

n ensure planned activities and resources are readily available to prevent children waiting for these to be set up.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2532927 Local authority North East Lincolnshire Inspection number 10220916 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 12 Number of children on roll 17 Date of previous inspection 5 January 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in Immingham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 5. The childminder works with two assistants.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to understand how the early years provision and curriculum are organised. n The inspector made observations throughout the inspection of children's experiences in the setting, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector about their experiences in the setting. n Parents shared their views of the childminder with the inspector. n A meeting was held with the childminder. This included a review of relevant documentation, including suitability and training.

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Inspection activities

12 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

12 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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