Childminder in Durham

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

The quality of education Inadequate Behaviour and attitudes Inadequate Personal development Inadequate Leadership and management Inadequate Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Inadequate

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder has failed to meet four of the actions set at her last inspection and has not suitably improved her practice. She is not able to demonstrate what she wants children to learn and why. The childminder does not show a clear understanding of the learning and development requirements as set out in the early years foundation stage (EYFS). Additionally, she is not accurately monitoring children's progress. As a result, children's experiences with her are narrow. This is not preparing them for their next steps in school.

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder does not suitably risk assess her premises. She does not consider the safe storage of items that pose a hazard to children. Furthermore, she does not have a thorough understanding of child protection concerns and procedures. This means that children's safety is not prioritised.

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder shows warmth in her interactions with children. Babies respond with smiles and gurgles as they shake noisy pom-poms and tap a drum. This supports their early communication skills. Children show they are happy in her care. Their behaviour is calm, and they participate willingly in daily routines. The childminder takes children on outings to the park to help support their physical development.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has not updated her knowledge and understanding of safeguarding since her last inspection. The childminder does not have an understanding of the 'Prevent' duty guidance, radicalisation or female genital mutilation (FGM). This means that she is not suitably equipped to recognise key areas of safeguarding and cannot protect children effectively. n The safeguarding policy does not reflect current policies and procedures in line with the local safeguarding children's partnership, specifically in relation to the procedures to follow in the event of an allegation against a household member and the procedures to follow if a household member were to become unsuitable. The childminder does not demonstrate that she would be able to inform the correct authorities in order to protect children in the event of an allegation. n The childminder states that she uses risk assessments and daily checks to

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need to do better?

ensure the premises are safe and suitable for use by children. On the day of the inspection, this was not found to be the case. For example, hazardous substances had been stored in areas that are accessible to children. This means that the childminder's risk assessments are not effective. n The childminder does not have an effective curriculum in place. She is unable to demonstrate how she supports children to develop knowledge and skills across the seven areas of learning outlined in the EYFS. This means that she is not

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need to do better?

27 September 2023 helping children to access key learning. That being said, she has helped children make progress in some aspects of their development. For example, she has supported non-mobile babies to commando crawl. n The childminder does not have a thorough understanding of the stages of development for children in her care. Assessments are not accurate or used to plan for next steps. She cannot explain children's progress or how she would use this information to plan the next steps in their learning. This means that she is not adequately supporting children's learning and development. n The childminder has not planned the learning environment effectively enough to promote children's development. The storage for toys and resources does not allow young children to independently access items of interest or to easily see what is available to play with. This does not help children learn to explore their

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need to do better?

own interests and develop independence. There is a lack of purposeful planning to help children explore a variety of books and reading materials. This prevents children making good progress in their literacy skills. The childminder is unable to explain how she supports children to engage in purposeful play and learning while spending time in the garden. This means children are not receiving the full benefit of outdoor learning. n The childminder has a warm and friendly manner when interacting with children. This helps children feel safe and secure in her home. However, during playful interactions, she uses limited speech and does not focus on any key vocabulary. This does not support children's language development. n The childminder works closely with parents to support children with special education needs and/or disabilities. She particularly supports their emotional development by providing a stable, consistent routine. Sensory toys are used to

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need to do better?

help stimulate children's interest and communication skills. n Family members of children say that the childminder communicates well and that she is helpful and caring. n The childminder promotes equality and diversity through teaching children to be kind and respectful to everyone. This helps to prepare children for life in modern Britain.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has not met actions set at her previous inspection in relation to her safeguarding knowledge and safeguarding policy. The childminder does not have a suitable understanding of safeguarding and child protection concerns. While she can demonstrate some knowledge of safeguarding concerns, such as grooming and signs of domestic abuse, her knowledge is limited and does not cover the breadth required by the EYFS. The childminder's safeguarding policy is not in line with the guidance and procedures of the local safeguarding children's partnership. The childminder has weak risk assessment procedures and has not suitably considered risks to children on her premises. This does not promote the good health of children.

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Due date

improve knowledge and understanding of safeguarding, with particular regard to FGM and what to do in the event of an allegation against a member of the household 12/10/2023

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Due date

have regard to the 'Prevent' duty guidance 2015 12/10/2023

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Due date

implement a policy and procedure to safeguard children in line with the guidance and procedures of the local safeguarding children's partnership 12/10/2023

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Due date

implement clear risk assessments to ensure the premises are safe and hygienic for children to access, both indoors and outdoors. 12/10/2023

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Due date

develop the curriculum to ensure that all areas of learning outlined in the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage' are considered and planned for, with particular regard to the prime areas of learning 08/11/2023

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Due date

use accurate assessment procedures to suitably plan for children's next steps and support their ongoing development in all areas of learning 08/11/2023

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Due date

27 September 2023 ensure the learning environment, both indoors and outdoors, is planned to promote children's independence and curiosity and further their development across all areas of learning 08/11/2023

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Due date

improve use of key words during interactions to support children's language development. 08/11/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY482366 Local authority Durham Inspection number 10293587 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 8 Date of previous inspection 28 April 2023

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Peterlee. She operates all year round, from 7am to 7.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector viewed the childminder's home and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about their curriculum and what they want their children to learn. n Children communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The manager and the childminder carried out a joint observation. n Family members 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

27 September 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

27 September 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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