Childminder in Warwickshire

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

The quality of education Inadequate Behaviour and attitudes Inadequate Personal development Inadequate Leadership and management Inadequate Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is inadequate

There are several breaches of the requirements of the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage', which have a significant impact on children's education, safety and well-being. When the childminder exceeds the usual adult-to- child ratio, children's needs are not always met. For example, when children become upset and cry for attention, the childminder and her assistants attempt to respond to this. However, because they are busy with other children, this does not happen in a timely manner. This means that children's emotional well-being is not promoted well enough.

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The provision is inadequate

Children do not have access to a stimulating learning environment. Toys and resources are placed on the floor for children to choose from. However, the lack of interaction from adults results in children aimlessly wandering around the home, not engaged in any positive learning opportunities. This impacts on the amount of progress children make in their development and does not help to prepare them for their move to school.

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The provision is inadequate

Children do not learn about good hygiene practices. For example, children are not encouraged to wash their hands before mealtimes. They take food from other children's plates, and this goes unchallenged. This does not support children's good health and does not prevent cross-contamination.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not adhere to the required adult-to-child ratios. She cares for too many children, meaning that she and her assistants are unable to meet children's individual needs. Some children spend time waiting to be served their lunch because adults are too busy dealing with other children. Others become upset and stand at stairgates, crying for attention. n Activities provided are not planned specifically or purposefully for the children. For example, the childminder puts toys and resources out for children to play with, such as the toy kitchen equipment, but does not consider what she wants children to learn from this activity. The childminder and her assistants talk to children as they play but do not consider how to extend activities. Therefore, children are not benefiting from meaningful teaching experiences, to help them make the best possible progress. n The childminder has a poor understanding of how to keep children safe while

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sleeping. Some children are put down to sleep in travel cots. However, others sleep on the floor or on the sofa, which does not ensure their safety or comfort. n The childminder does not gather sufficient information about children, to ensure that she is able to keep them safe and meet their needs. She does not know their full name, date of birth, address, who has parental responsibility or where

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need to do better?

5 January 2023 the child normally lives. This compromises children's safety. n The childminder and her assistants fail to promote children's good health. Adults change children's nappies on a changing mat that is placed on the floor close to other children playing. While nappies are being changed, other children walk over and sit on the mat. Adults wear gloves while they change nappies but do not change these or wash their hands between nappy changes. The mat is used for children without being cleaned after each use. n The childminder does not display her certificate of registration. This is a legal requirement. n The childminder provides opportunities for children to develop their independence skills. For example, she encourages children to help to dress themselves after nappy changes. She offers children praise and encouragement when they successfully manage to do this. n Children generally behave well. They are learning to share and take turns with

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toys. Adults give children clear instructions to help them know what is expected of them. For example, the childminder encourages children to tidy away the toys in preparation for their sleep time. n Children have opportunities to develop their imaginations. They independently play with the toy kitchen equipment, pretending to make meals and drinks for adults in the home.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

Assistants do not have a good enough understanding of the childminder's safeguarding policy. They do not know who to report concerns to outside the setting. In addition to this, they are not aware of the 'Prevent' duty guidance. Children are left with assistants who do not have a valid paediatric first-aid qualification. This does not ensure children's safety and welfare. The childminder works with adults who are not registered as her assistant. However, this has minimal impact on children's safety, because these assistants have had their suitability checked by Ofsted in connection with her co-childminder's registration.

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Due date

5 January 2023 ensure all adults working with children are trained to understand and implement the setting's safeguarding policy and procedures 26/01/2023

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Due date

ensure the required adult-to-child ratios are maintained so that children's individual needs are met 26/01/2023

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improve hygiene procedures during nappy changing and mealtimes to ensure children's good health is promoted 26/01/2023

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obtain all required information about children before they start at the setting 26/01/2023

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make sure sleeping arrangements are safe and comfortable for children 26/01/2023

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ensure that assistants who are left in sole charge of children hold a valid paediatric first-aid qualification 26/01/2023

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Due date

ensure that the Ofsted certificate of registration is displayed at all times 26/01/2023

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Due date

ensure Ofsted are provided with information about assistants working with children. 26/01/2023

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Due date

plan and implement relevant experiences based on children's individual needs and interests that focus on what children need to learn next, to help them make good progress in their learning. 06/03/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2671587 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 10270076 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 18 Number of children on roll 30 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2022 and is situated in the Dunchurch area of Rugby. She operates from 7am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, excluding bank holidays and Christmas holidays. The childminder works with a co-childminder and assistants.

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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 We carried out this inspection as a result of a risk assessment, following information we received about the provider. n The childminder and the inspector discussed the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder, her assistants and children. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living or working in the premises.

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Inspection activities

5 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

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