Childminder in Wiltshire

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 Good

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder does not manage risks effectively within her home and has not identified hazards that may put children at risk of harm. For example, she leaves personal medication on the kitchen work surface and within easy access to children. During the morning, the childminder encourages children to independently collect a step stool and bring it to the sink to wash their hands for snack. This is despite medication being within easy reach. The childminder does not recognise how this exposes children to significant risk and fails to safeguard them effectively.

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder does not plan her curriculum effectively to reflect the age and development of the youngest children. For example, very young toddlers are given colouring-in sheets and felt-tip pens. The childminder does not teach toddlers how to use these resources appropriately. This results in them drawing across the table and carpet and leaving felt-tip pen marks on their lips. The childminder does, however, consider the curriculum for older children more effectively. Older children set up small-world scenes with animals and people. They play imaginatively with their siblings and friends.

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder places toys on the carpeted floor and small table within the kitchen, ready for children to play. However, she provides children with a restricted space to spend their day within her home. Children spend their time using only the kitchen or narrow hallway. Tired children do not have adequate space to sleep or rest and, as a result, do not sleep when they need to.

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need to do better?

n The childminder failed to notify Ofsted of changes relating to her health. This is a requirement of registration. n The childminder does not ensure that her home is safe. She has not identified risks that pose a hazard to young children. For example, she leaves bleach and other cleaning products within easy reach in the bathroom. The childminder does not consider the potential risks and allows pre-school children upstairs to use the bathroom alone. Furthermore, the childminder does not risk assess play items sufficiently as part of her everyday practice to keep young children safe. Small play dough construction items remain within easy reach of very young toddlers. Despite the choking hazard they present, the childminder fails to remove these or provide stringent supervision. n The childminder does not obtain important information from parents about each of the children in her care. For instance, she does not have telephone numbers,

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need to do better?

dates of birth, addresses, medical information, or emergency contacts for some of the children attending. She has not considered the implications of needing to

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need to do better?

12 January 2023 contact parents in an emergency or the risks of children coming into contact with something they are allergic to. n The childminder has a complaints policy and responds within a timely manner. However, some responses and details shared with parents contain confidential information about other children in her care. This does not support the privacy and welfare of those children and their families. n The childminder does not have adequate provision for children to sleep and relies on the use of a pushchair and a fold-out foam chair. However, these are not always used when children need to rest. This means younger children do not have their needs met, and they wander around tired. n The childminder involves older children in her organisation of the curriculum and learning. She questions them effectively and discusses the learning they are experiencing. Older children benefit from the age-appropriate challenges on

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need to do better?

offer. However, the childminder does not consider the interests of younger children in her curriculum plans sufficiently. This means they sometimes go unnoticed and unsupported as they play and explore.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder does not make a thorough risk assessment of her property. She leaves children open to hazards in her home by not considering the dangers they may encounter. The childminder does not acquire appropriate information and records relating to the children who attend each day. This prevents her from safeguarding them effectively in the event of an emergency. However, the childminder is aware of the signs of abuse. She has a flowchart of who to contact within the local safeguarding children partnership if concerns arise.

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Due date

improve risk assessments within the home to ensure hazards are identified and removed or minimised 13/01/2023

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Due date

ensure children's personal information is handled sensitively and confidentially 13/01/2023

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Due date

ensure the premises are organised effectively so that younger children have a place to rest and sleep when tired 24/02/2023

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Due date

12 January 2023 obtain and record all required information for each child, including their full name, date of birth, address and emergency contact details for parents and/or carers 30/01/2023

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Due date

enhance the curriculum so that it is ambitious and extends the knowledge of all children, with particular regard to young toddlers. 24/02/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY289522 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 10270170 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 5 Date of previous inspection 22 January 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Corsham, Wiltshire. She operates all year round, except for bank holidays. The childminder accepts children between the hours of 8am and 5.30pm. She receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged three years.

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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 provider 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 inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on

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Inspection activities

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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