Bruton, Susan Anita

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

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder fails to meet a number of the requirements of the early years foundation stage. There are times throughout the day when children are not adequately supervised. Babies play unsupervised for short periods of time in a room where small items, such as square counters, are left on the floor. These items are a choking hazard. Ineffective procedures compromise children's safety and well-being.

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The provision is inadequate

The curriculum is not well planned or implemented. The childminder does not take sufficient account of the children's stage of development, or their interests, when deciding what children need to learn. Activities provided are often too advanced for the children because they require skills the children have not yet been taught. The lack of organisation in the environment distracts children and makes it hard for them to maintain their focus and attention. Children wander around the room and are not meaningfully engaged in play or learning. As a result, they do not enjoy their learning and are not supported to make the progress they are capable of.

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The provision is inadequate

Despite this, children display affectionate relationships with the childminder. They receive praise and encouragement as they play on the childminder's piano. Young children investigate the sounds that different keys make. Babies develop the strength in their legs as they hold onto the childminder's shoulder for balance and try to dance along to the music. They bend their knees and bob up and down excitedly.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not keep children safe. She does not adequately supervise children's play or care routines. Although babies sleep upstairs in cots and are provided with their own fresh bedding, the childminder does not check on them regularly enough to ensure they are safe and well. Older children are left unattended to sleep on the floor in rooms downstairs. The childminder does not consider the risks in these rooms and, as a result, children sleep where risks remain present. For example, decanters of alcohol are left on the window sill in reach of children. n The childminder has a weak understanding of how to plan or implement a meaningful curriculum. She does not consider the age or stage of development of the children she is caring for. Although she plans some activities, children's learning does not build on their previous knowledge or focus on what they need to learn next. n The childminder does not adapt her teaching practices to meet children's

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need to do better?

individual needs. She does not consider ways to spark children's curiosity and, at times, is overly prescriptive about what she wants children to do. For example,

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19 January 2023 she sits babies on chairs at the table to complete a colouring activity linked to Chinese New Year. Babies show little interest in the activity, and consequently are not supported to become motivated learners. n Hygiene and care practices are weak. Although the childminder aims to support children to develop familiarity with regular hygiene routines, such as handwashing, the procedures in place are not effective. The childminder uses the same bowl of water to wash all children's hands in throughout the day. She also uses the same tissue to wipe the noses of multiple children in her care. This means germs can easily be spread. n The childminder gets to know children and their families. On induction, she gathers information about children's routine at home and tries to facilitate this during their time with her. The childminder provides parents with daily verbal feedback, alongside written notes in their individual daily diaries. She also shares

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photos with parents via digital messages. Parents are positive about the care provided and state that their children are happy to attend. n The childminder supports children's awareness of the world around them. She points to the birds in the tree and encourages children to remember past learning experiences, such as feeding the birds. The childminder takes children on outings into the local community, as well as further afield.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder fails to identify and minimise potential risks and hazards in the home. There are times where she does not adequately supervise children and, as a result, children are not always safe. The childminder does not have effective procedures in place to monitor the safety and well-being of sleeping children. The childminder attends safeguarding training and holds a sufficient knowledge and understanding of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse. She demonstrates an understanding of the correct procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child's welfare.

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Due date

ensure children are adequately supervised at all times 20/01/2023

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Due date

implement effective risk assessments to identify and minimise or remove any risks to children's health and safety 23/01/2023

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Due date

19 January 2023 ensure the premises and equipment are organised effectively and meet the learning needs of all children 23/01/2023

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Due date

improve sleeping arrangements and ensure that sleeping children are frequently checked 23/01/2023

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Due date

improve hygiene routines to ensure children's health and well-being, with particular regard to their personal care 23/01/2023

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Due date

strengthen knowledge and understanding of the early years foundation stage and how children learn, to raise the quality of teaching to a good level 26/02/2023

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Due date

plan a purposeful curriculum which meets children's stage of development and builds on what children already know and can do. 26/02/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number 101386 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 10262956 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 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 12 April 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1993 and lives in Cirencester, Gloucestershire. She provides care for children between the hours of 8am and 6pm Monday to Thursday, all year round. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken this into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder discussed her intentions for children's learning and the curriculum she offers. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities and assessed the impact this had on children's learning. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written documentation. n The inspector checked key documentation during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

19 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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