Childminder in Worcestershire

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

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

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The provision is inadequate

Children's well-being is not supported as they get ready for sleep time after lunch. The childminder and her assistant do not organise this time well enough for children. They take a long time to settle. Those children who are not sleeping are not meaningfully involved in any activities during this time. In addition, children's safety while they sleep is not assured because the childminder does not follow safe sleep practices.

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The provision is inadequate

Nevertheless, children are happy and settled. The childminder creates a welcoming and interesting environment. Babies and toddlers enjoy cuddles and receive reassurance and this supports their emotional well-being. The childminder and her assistant know the children well. Their independence is supported as they make choices at snack time or attempt to put on their own snuggle suits before going outside to play. However, children do not always receive quality interactions and meaningful learning experiences because of the adult to child ratio. This limits them building on their knowledge across the curriculum. Transitions between routine activities take too long and children become bored and distracted.

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The provision is inadequate

Children independently choose from a range of open-ended play opportunities. Their physical development is enhanced as they explore and investigate in the exciting and well-planned outside space. They sit in the large sand pit in the play house, smiling as they touch, feel and sprinkle the sand. They balance and climb across wooden logs and plastic crates, which have been put together to make an obstacle course. They explore the cranberries, which have been frozen in the water tray.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not take all reasonable steps to ensure that children in her care are not exposed to risks and that their well-being is assured. This is specifically in relation to safe sleep arrangements. The childminder has not considered recommended guidance for safe sleep practice in her risk assessments. n The organisation of the provision for children and deployment of staff does not support children's learning and progress well enough. The childminder and her assistant often spend time tidying up, directing children elsewhere when they become distracted or helping with personal care. This is due to the number of children attending, who all have similar needs. n The childminder has a clear vision and intent for the curriculum, which supports open-ended, experiential and sensory play. She is passionate about implementing this in her provision. She has a good knowledge and understanding of how young children learn, and of child development. However,

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need to do better?

13 December 2022 due to weak organisation and deployment, the curriculum is not yet fully embedded. n The childminder and her assistant instinctively support some aspects of learning, such as children's speaking and skills. They support them to play together and share resources. They read favourite and familiar stories and, occasionally, sing songs and rhymes. However, due to the organisation of the provision, there is not enough language and quality interactions with children to fully support enough progress in communication and language. n Parents are happy with the service that the childminder provides. They comment that their children are settled and happy to attend. Parents appreciate the information that the childminder shares verbally with them each day. n Partnerships with other agencies mean that children's additional needs are recognised and supported within the provision. The childminder is experienced in

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need to do better?

supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and this helps her meet children's specific needs. n Children get to know about the local area and community as they go on walks and visit local parks and other community facilities. They learn about diversity through activities and stories. n The childminder prioritises children's independence in daily activities. She supports them well as they develop confidence in toileting and handwashing. Children attempt to dress themselves appropriately prior to going outside. They feed themselves at lunchtime and peel fruit to eat. n Children enjoy playing with their favourite toys and resources. They access familiar activities from low-level storage spaces and this supports choice and child-led play. The environment is pleasant and children use the wide range of open-ended resources in their play.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder completes risk assessments of the environment to make sure it is safe and secure for children to play in. However, risk assessments in relation to safe sleep practices have not considered recommended guidance. This means that children are not safe as they sleep. The risk assessment that the childminder has completed in relation to her ratios of adults to children is not effective in supporting the overall provision for children. The childminder has a good knowledge of safeguarding and knows how to identify signs and symptoms of abuse. She understands the correct procedures she must follow should a child be at risk of harm. In addition, she ensures that her assistants understand what to do if there is a concern about children or their families. Training has been accessed and this means that all are aware of wider concerns around radicalisation and extremism.

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Due date

ensure that sleeping children are checked frequently, and that they are placed down to sleep safely in line with latest government guidance 27/12/2022

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Due date

improve the use of risk assessment to identify and respond in a timely way to risks to children's safety 27/12/2022

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Due date

ensure that exceptions to the usual adult to child ratios are only made when every child's individual needs are met 27/12/2022

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Due date

ensure that all persons working with children fully understand their roles and responsibilities and are deployed effectively to promote the interests of children. 27/12/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2584029 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 10251073 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in September 2020. She lives in Stourbridge. The childminder operates from Monday to Friday, between 8am until 6pm, all year round, apart from bank holidays and family holidays. She holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 6.

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Information about this inspection

Inspectors Juliette Freeman Lisa Bennett

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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 childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder, her assistant and the children during the inspection. n The inspector held a meeting with the childminder during the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of all those working and living in the setting. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together.

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Inspection activities

13 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

13 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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