Childminder in North Somerset

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

p.1

The provision is inadequate

Children's health, safety and welfare is compromised. The childminder leaves one assistant alone with a large number of young children, some of whom have special educational needs and /or disabilities (SEND). The assistant is unable to meet the needs of the children in her care. For example, a child wanting to go to the toilet was unable to do so. This is because there were no other adults present to supervise the remaining children. Children are cared for within a chaotic environment which results in some becoming extremely distressed and need comfort which the assistant is unable to provide. The childminder and her assistants demonstrate poor knowledge of how to recognise and respond when children are at potential risk of harm. These weaknesses mean that children are not kept safe. For instance, children play with electrical wires and unsafe items. This goes unnoticed by the childminder and her assistants.

p.2

The provision is inadequate

Children have limited resources and, although they show some interest in the few toys available, they are not motivated to learn. The childminder and her assistants do not provide learning opportunities related to the children's interest or age and stage of ability. Consequently, children make very limited progress.

p.2

The provision is inadequate

The childminder cares for a high number of children with SEND. However, a weak understanding of how to meet their needs means that they do not make sufficient progress. Some children show a bond with the childminder and her assistants. They will seek them out for a cuddle or take a toy to them.

p.2

need to do better?

n The childminder does not provide safe and suitable areas for children to explore, learn and rest. Children are cared for in an unhygienic environment. For example, there is a strong smell of animal urine throughout the property including in rooms where children sleep. Children sit on dog blankets while playing on the sofa and watching television. n The space available for the number of children being cared for is not sufficient. Large items such as a sofa, tables and prams take up much of floor space significantly reducing the space available for children to play. Children climb onto the sofas as there is limited space for them to play on the floor. n The childminder and her assistants do not supervise young children effectively, leaving them at risk of injury. They do not ensure that young children are securely fastened into highchairs at mealtimes and others walk around drinking milk and juice from bottles with teats. Some pick up other children's bottles and

p.2

need to do better?

drink the remaining contents presenting a risk of cross contamination. Children eat paper and others walk around with sharp pencils. This goes unnoticed by the adults who fail to support children to learn about how to keep themselves safe.

p.2

need to do better?

4 January 2023 Sleeping children are not checked or monitored and are placed to sleep with blankets covering their faces. Children move into rooms where they are unsupervised without adults noticing. n The childminder provides some limited opportunities for older children to develop their language and communication skills. For example, she reads them a story and asks questions about what is happening. She gives a high five for praise when they know the answer. n The childminder and her assistants do not provide any meaningful engagement for younger children and for those children with SEND. Children who have additional needs do not receive the help they need because the childminder has not identified ways in which they can be supported. The childminder and her assistants do not engage effectively with them, and they do not give them the opportunity to develop their ability to hold meaningful conversations or learn the

p.2

need to do better?

value of positive interactions. n Children are not provided with a suitable curriculum that meets their needs. The childminder and her assistants do not have a good enough understanding of what the children in their care need to learn. Children wander around with no guidance and limited interaction from the adults that care for them. Some spend extended periods of time in prams in front of the television and are not provided with activities that help them to learn and develop. n The childminder and her assistants do not recognise risk or understand how to manage hazards effectively. Consequently, children are exposed to danger within the environment. For example, children play with a mop bucket of dirty water, while others climb on tables and the sofa and reach to touch hot oil burners and hot lightbulbs in lamps. Medication and hazardous cleaning products are stored within children's reach. Where control measures have been identified

p.3

need to do better?

these are not complied with. For example, a number of dogs are present in the rooms where children are cared for; despite the dogs demonstrating aggressive behaviours around children. Assistants struggle to control the dogs and they are not always placed outside.

p.3

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

The childminder fails to ensure ratios are suitable, leaving one assistant with large groups of young children. The assistant fails to meet the children's needs. The childminder and her assistants do not take the necessary steps to keep children safe. They do not supervise children sufficiently and are unable to identify potential risks or act upon these quick enough.

p.3

Due date

ensure all staff working with children have a good knowledge and understanding of how to keep children safe 10/01/2023

p.4

Due date

implement effective risk assessments of all areas used by children and take steps to ensure children are not exposed to risk and are kept safe 10/01/2023

p.4

Due date

ensure there are systems in place to meet the individual needs of all children, including children with SEND 25/01/2023

p.4

Due date

ensure that the premises and equipment are organised in a way that meets the needs of all children, ensuring there is sufficient space for the number of children being cared for 25/01/2023

p.4

Due date

ensure that adult child ratios are met 25/01/2023

p.4

Due date

ensure adults are deployed appropriately so that children are adequately supervised and their needs are met. 25/01/2023

p.4

Due date

provide all children with good-quality interactions to promote their language and communication skills 03/02/2023

p.4

Due date

implement a curriculum tailored to what children need to learn next and ensures they progress in their learning and development. 03/02/2023

p.4

Setting details

Unique reference number EY321415 Local authority North Somerset Inspection number 10269917 Type of provision Childminder

p.5

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

p.5

inspection

Total number of places 10 Number of children on roll 14 Date of previous inspection 8 October 2018

p.5

Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset. The childminder employs three assistants. She offers care for children each weekday from 6.45am until 6.30pm, all year round. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 4 and one of her assistants holds a qualification at level 3. She receives funding to provide free early education to children aged two, three and four years.

p.5

Inspection activities

n This inspection was carried out as a result of a risk assessment, following information we received about the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about the children's learning. n Assistants spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.

p.5

Inspection activities

4 January 2023 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.

p.5

Inspection activities

4 January 2023 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.

p.6

Inspection activities

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.7

Inspection activities

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.7

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.7

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.7