Childminder in North Northamptonshire

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

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

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder does not yet show a secure understanding of how to fully safeguard all children, as she does not know how to report concerns if they arise. The childminder does not yet understand how to provide tailored support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The childminder plans a curriculum which is not always suitable for the age of the children in her care.

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The provision is inadequate

Despite the weaknesses, children are settled with the childminder in her home. Children show that they have strong bonds and relationships with the childminder and they feel confident to ask her for help when they need it, for example when peeling an orange. They feel comfortable to ask for a cuddle when they become unsettled. The childminder promotes children's physical development, for example, she teaches children how to form their fingers into a pincer grip to remove lids from small pots of paint. Children practise their hand to eye coordination as the childminder teaches them to scoop ingredients into a mixing bowl to make a cake.

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder talks about some of the progress that children have made since attending her setting. The childminder provides positive praise to children when they are polite and use their manners. Children offer to share their books and activities with visitors.

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need to do better?

n Although the childminder can describe the possible signs of abuse, she does not demonstrate that she is able to actually identify signs if they were to arise. In addition, she does not fully understand local reporting procedures and the help which is available to support families. As a result, the childminder cannot demonstrate that she is able to fully safeguard all children in her care. n The childminder shows that she is able to identify children who show signs of delays in their development. She understands when children are at risk of falling behind. However, she does not demonstrate a clear understanding of how to effectively support children when additional needs have been identified. In addition, the childminder does not show an understanding or willingness to seek support from external agencies. n The childminder demonstrates that some areas of her curriculum are age appropriate and well prepared. For example, she teaches children to use their

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small muscle skills by using finger paints and assorted pens to decorate cards for their families. However, the quality of the activities she provides is inconsistent. The childminder uses flash cards and number books to teach very young children how to recognise numbers. This is too difficult and children do not understand what they are being taught. n The childminder uses a wide range of vocabulary with children. For example, she

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need to do better?

13 February 2024 teaches them that they need to 'stir' the mixture with the spoon when making a cake. Children show some prior learning as they describe a variety of different vegetables in the pretend kitchen such as aubergines and courgettes. However, at times, the childminder asks children lots of closed questions, for example, about colours which limits children's ability to develop their own ideas and to think critically. n The childminder promotes a love of reading with all children. She provides a large selection of books for children to choose from. Children show confidence in selecting a book and asking the childminder to read it to them. The childminder explains she wants children to enjoy reading and to be able to tell stories from looking at the pictures. The childminder also helps children to understand what non-fiction books are used for. She provides a recipe book which children use to

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select which cupcakes they wish to make with the childminder. She teaches them that recipes have to be followed in an order to successfully make cakes. n The childminder teaches children how to lead healthy lifestyles. She provides home cooked food for children. Children learn the importance of drinking water instead of sugary drinks. The childminder uses vegetables, such as beetroot to add extra nutrients when children bake cakes with her. This helps children to become familiar with a range of different vegetables.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

There is not an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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Due date

improve knowledge and understanding of safeguarding processes and local reporting procedures 20/03/2024

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Due date

improve knowledge and understanding of how to better support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities 20/03/2024

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Due date

ensure the planned curriculum is delivered consistently and that all activities are age-appropriate. 20/03/2024

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should:

n strengthen interactions with children to better support their language development and their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY429509 Local authority North Northamptonshire Inspection number 10311788 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 2 Date of previous inspection 10 April 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Kettering, Northamptonshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider 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 The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their EYFS curriculum. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

13 February 2024 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 February 2024 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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