Childminder in Devon

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

Children's safety and welfare are compromised due to the childminder's ineffective procedures for vetting the assistants she employs. She has allowed her assistants to care for children unsupervised prior to the completion of suitability checks and without having completed paediatric first-aid training. Assistants do not have sufficient knowledge of their safeguarding responsibilities to identify and address any concerns about a child. The childminder does not ensure the safe and hygienic storage of children's food, and she does not keep written records of all the accidents children have. These weaknesses do not safeguard children's health and welfare.

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder provides a limited curriculum. She does not have high expectations of what children can learn and achieve and does not help them to make good progress in all areas. Children have limited space to play freely, and this has a negative impact on their learning and enjoyment when others disrupt their activities. Nevertheless, older children carry out tasks themselves to develop their independence. The childminder and her assistants help children to learn how to share and take turns. They address any issues through gentle reminders and help children to learn good table manners during the sociable mealtimes.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has failed to supply Ofsted with the required information about her new assistants so that their suitability to work with children can be checked. Assistants care for children unsupervised. However, the childminder has not confirmed their suitability to do so by ensuring an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is in place. n The childminder fails to ensure that her assistants hold a valid paediatric first-aid certificate prior to leaving them in sole charge of children. This means they would not be able to meet children's needs in the event of an accident or medical incident. In addition, the childminder does not ensure that her assistants understand the signs that might indicate a child is at risk of harm in order to safeguard their welfare. n The childminder does not complete all required records. She does not keep a written record of every accident that occurs to children in her care. For example,

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need to do better?

a child cries after falling from an adult-sized chair, but she does not keep a written record because there is no visible sign of injury. n The childminder does not ensure the safe and hygienic storage of children's food. Despite parents providing meals that require refrigeration, the childminder fails to keep the fridge in an adequate state of cleanliness so that food can be stored safely. There is evidence of food having leaked through the fridge and onto other foods, shelves and drawers. This increases the risk of cross-

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13 June 2023 contamination and compromises children's health. n The space available for the number of children being cared for is not sufficient enough due to the changes the childminder has made to the use of the rooms. The environment is cluttered, with tables, chairs and toys taking up much of the floor space. This means that there is limited space for children to play and move around. As a result, younger children walk, run and push over the activities others play with, putting them at risk of accidents. Some older children become frustrated and upset by this and the lack of space to play, and this impacts on their well-being and learning. n The childminder identifies some next steps for children's learning, such as older children practising writing the letters of their names in readiness for school. However, she fails to plan her curriculum effectively to encourage all areas of children's development. For example, babies enjoy some 'tummy time' to

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practise rolling over, but they otherwise spend a lot of time being carried or in the baby bouncer, limiting opportunities for their physical development. The childminder does not provide regular opportunities for older children to use larger muscle movements to develop their physical coordination. n The childminder and her assistants develop warm relationships with children, but they provide limited teaching to support children's learning. For example, some children play for long periods with little interaction from adults, who do not encourage them to engage in activities or discussions, to develop their communication and language skills. n The childminder obtains information from parents regarding children's needs and routines from the start. She keeps them informed of their children's day-to-day activities.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder does not understand or follow the correct procedures to ensure any assistants she employs are suitable to care for children. As a result, she allows assistants to care for children unsupervised without having any checks completed, which compromises children's welfare. Despite the childminder knowing how to identify and report any concerns about a child, she fails to provide adequate training to her assistants so that they understand the setting's safeguarding procedures. As a result, they have an insufficient understanding of the signs that might indicate a child is at risk of harm and the procedures to follow in the event of a concern about a child.

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Due date

ensure adults who have not had their suitability checked do not have unsupervised contact with children 14/06/2023

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Due date

ensure assistants are not left in sole charge of children without holding a full and valid paediatric first-aid certificate 14/06/2023

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Due date

keep a written record of any accidents or injuries and the first-aid treatment given 14/06/2023

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ensure there are suitable refrigeration facilities for the safe and hygienic storage of children's food 14/06/2023

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Due date

ensure all assistants understand the signs that indicate a child might be at risk of harm and know what to do should they have concerns about a child's welfare and safety 19/06/2023

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Due date

ensure that the premises is organised in a way that meets the needs of all children, ensuring there is sufficient space for the number of children being cared for. 19/06/2023

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Due date

provide a broader curriculum to help children make good progress in all areas of their development 11/07/2023

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Due date

improve the quality of teaching to help build on what children know and can do and to motivate their interest in learning. 11/07/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY492380 Local authority Devon Inspection number 10297067 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 12 Number of children on roll 21 Date of previous inspection 6 December 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Kingsteignton, Devon. She offers care from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four 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 childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n We carried out this inspection as a result of a risk assessment, following information we received about the provider. n The childminder completed a learning walk around her home with the inspector. n The inspector observed activities and the quality of the childminder and her assistants' interactions with the children. n The inspector sampled the childminder's documentation and discussed her knowledge of the requirements of the early years foundation stage. n The inspector took account of parents' views.

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Inspection activities

13 June 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

13 June 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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