Childminder in Durham

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Inadequate Leadership and management Inadequate Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder has not fulfilled her responsibility to provide Ofsted with the required information so that relevant checks can be carried out to ensure the suitability of adults working in the setting. This is a breach of requirements and compromises the safety and welfare of children.

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The provision is inadequate

Despite this, children are happy and settled. They have good relationships with the childminder, who is kind, attentive and knows their needs well. Children are highly engaged and focused as they explore using their senses. For example, children are keen to explore the garden. They use magnifying lenses to examine the bluebells and dandelions. Children fill buckets with water and soil and spend time mixing and stirring. They begin to understand weight as they attempt to lift the heavy buckets. The childminder supports children to learn through their own trial and error. For example, they work out that they cannot use a container with holes in to collect water.

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder plans opportunities for children to develop their small-muscle skills. Children explore the toys on offer. For example, they squeeze, prod and roll play dough, and carefully stack blocks. This also helps to develop their hand-eye coordination. Children learn how to play together, and any disagreements are resolved quickly with the support and intervention of the childminder.

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need to do better?

n Adults whose suitability has not been checked have unsupervised access to children. As such, children's safety is not assured. However, the childminder now understands the actions she must take to fulfil her role and responsibilities. n The childminder plans a curriculum which prioritises children's communication development. She understands the importance of developing children's language skills. The childminder plans activities based on children's interests and knows what they need to learn next. Children benefit from plenty of opportunities to share stories. The childminder helps children to learn new words, models correct pronunciation and sings songs with children so that they gain an understanding of rhyme. Children and the childminder engage in conversations at every opportunity. This helps children to make good progress in their learning. n The childminder provides a varied and weekly routine that excites children.

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need to do better?

Children enjoy regular trips to the local toddler groups. The childminder uses these visits to provide some valuable opportunities for children to extend and develop their social interactions. n Children play together well and have good social skills. They are tolerant and respectful of each other. This is a key focus of the childminder, who teaches children to take turns, share and value their friendships. Children learn how to

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need to do better?

7 May 2024 use good manners. For example, they say 'please' and 'thank you' and receive praise from the childminder when they do. This helps to build children's confidence and self-esteem. n Children benefit from daily opportunities to be physically active and to spend time outdoors in the fresh air. However, the childminder does not consistently promote children's health and hygiene. For instance, she does not encourage children to wash their hands before they eat or make sure that the changing mat is cleaned after children's nappies are changed. n The childminder completes all mandatory training. She keeps herself up to date through reading and participating in childminder forums to discuss activities and ideas. This enables her to widen her knowledge and the experiences she is able to offer children in her care. However, the childminder's knowledge and understanding of what and when to notify Ofsted of any changes or significant

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need to do better?

events is not secure. n The childminder understands the local procedures for reporting concerns about a child. She is vigilant when supervising children during mealtimes to ensure that they are always in sight. This is so she can respond to their needs swiftly. n The childminder informs parents about their children's day, including about the activities and experiences they receive and how parents can share their children's learning at home. Parents say how much they value the childminder's support for their children and themselves. They comment on how much their children have learned since joining the setting.

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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

ensure that Ofsted is provided with the required information regarding adults that work at the setting, so that relevant suitability checks can be carried out 16/05/2024

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Due date

make sure that anyone whose suitability has not been checked does not have unsupervised contact with children being cared for 08/05/2024

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Due date

7 May 2024 improve knowledge of significant events that must be notified to Ofsted. 16/05/2024

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should:

n follow good hygiene practices more consistently to prevent cross-contamination and help children to learn good hygiene practices, such as washing their hands.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2665724 Local authority Durham Inspection number 10339717 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2022 and lives in Durham. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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 childminder. n The inspector carried out a discussion with the childminder on how the curriculum is delivered. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. She spoke with children during the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation with the childminder. n The inspector held a meeting with the childminder and looked at relevant documentation. n The inspector took account of the views of parents.

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Inspection activities

7 May 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

7 May 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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