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 Inadequate

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The provision is inadequate

Children are not provided with a safe learning environment because the childminder does not understand how to keep them safe at all times. Children are sometimes left unsupervised when eating and drinking. The childminder has failed to address the actions raised at the last inspection, which means the quality of education has not improved. As a result, children's learning needs are not met.

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The provision is inadequate

Children do not benefit from a well-planned curriculum that builds on what they already know and can do. They often wander around with no purpose to their play and begin to climb on the furniture instead. The childminder does not help them to understand why this is dangerous or provide them with interesting activities to engage them. She does not help children to learn how to play cooperatively with one another or explain the impact of their behaviour on others. This hinders children's ability to become keen learners.

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The provision is inadequate

Despite these weaknesses, children show that they are settled and confident to interact with visitors. They have formed strong attachments with the childminder and demonstrate that they feel secure in her care, calling her name and seeking her out if they need support.

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need to do better?

n Since the last inspection, the childminder has received support from the local authority's advisory team. Although she has made a few improvements, she has failed to address some of the actions raised. This means that the childminder does not provide a good early years experience for the children in her care. n The supervision of children is poor. The childminder does not ensure that children are adequately supervised while eating and drinking. During the inspection, she left the room when children were at the table eating and left babies unsupervised when drinking from bottles. This lack of supervision compromises children's safety in the event of an emergency situation, such as choking. n The childminder fails to carry out risk assessments or maintain a suitable and safe environment for children. There are hazards in the home that she has failed to identify. For example, a large doll's house is stored unsafely where children

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need to do better?

could easily pull it onto themselves. This was not considered by the childminder to be a risk to children. n The childminder has a clear view of what she wants children to learn. However, she does not use this knowledge to create a curriculum that is based on children's abilities and what they are ready to learn next. Planned and spontaneous activities are not linked to children's individual learning and development needs. This does not motivate children to learn or help to maintain

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12 January 2023 their focus and attention. Children quickly lose interest and display unwanted behaviour. n The childminder does not manage children's behaviour appropriately, and she does not act as a positive role model. Although she has rules in place, she does not provide suitable explanations to help children understand why their behaviour is unacceptable or the impact that it has on others. This undermines their personal development and their ability to relate to others. n Interactions with children provide basic learning opportunities. The childminder supplies simple information while they play. For example, she says words such as 'melting' and 'cold' as children play with ice. However, she does not fully support children's language skills or critical thinking. There are periods of silence where the childminder does not talk to children at all. This means that children do not benefit from good-quality interaction, which is crucial in supporting their

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communication and language development. n Children are learning about hygiene practices, such as handwashing before meals and after using the toilet. The childminder provides healthy, nutritious meals and snacks. Children are encouraged to develop their self-help skills. They try to change their clothes by themselves and feed themselves using cutlery. n Parents speak positively about the childminder's service. They say that their children are happy and look forward to attending. Parents report that the childminder provides them with information about healthy food choices.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

Children's safety is not assured. The childminder does not adequately supervise children when they are eating and drinking. She does not recognise risks in her home, and therefore she does not take steps to minimise or remove them. Despite this, the childminder has an adequate understanding of the different types of abuse and the possible signs that might indicate a child is at risk of harm. The childminder knows the procedure to follow if she has safeguarding concerns about children. She is aware of what to do if an allegation is made against her or a member of her household.

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Due date

12 January 2023 ensure children are always supervised, including when eating and drinking, to keep them safe 30/01/2023

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Due date

improve risk assessment skills to identify any hazards to children's safety, and take steps to minimise or remove them 30/01/2023

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Due date

improve behaviour management strategies to ensure that children's behaviour is managed in an effective and appropriate way 30/01/2023

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Due date

obtain and demonstrate appropriate skills and knowledge, particularly with regard to teaching and how to deliver good-quality learning experiences for children. 30/01/2023

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Due date

plan and implement challenging experiences based on children's individual needs and interests, to help them make good progress in all areas of learning 30/01/2023

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Due date

ensure that children have rich opportunities to develop their communication and language skills so that the development of their spoken language firmly underpins all seven areas of learning. 30/01/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY563126 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10250037 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 3 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 13 July 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Loughton. She operates all year round, from 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds qualified teacher status.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises her early years provision, including the aims and rationale for her curriculum n Children communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

12 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.

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Inspection activities

12 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.

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