Childminder in Coventry

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 are not safeguarded. On occasions, children are left unsupervised for short periods of time with individuals whose suitability has not been checked, which compromises their safety. The childminder has failed to implement an effective policy and procedure for the safe use of mobile phones and cameras. Visitors use their mobile phones in areas where children play. Procedures for administering medication to children are not always safe. Sometimes medication is given to children when it is not necessary. The childminder does not ensure that written permission is obtained prior to giving medication or make sure that parents are fully aware of medication that their child has been given. Records for the administration of medication are not accurately maintained. This impacts on children's safety and welfare.

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The provision is inadequate

The quality of education that children receive is poor. The childminder spends a lot of the time outside of the home. Children experience frequent outings to a local stay and play group and to different amenities in the area, such as the park. When in the home, the childminder provides some resources for children to play with, such as dough or jigsaw puzzles. However, the childminder does not properly consider what she intends for children to learn through the experiences she offers. As a result, activities and experiences are not consistently stimulating or engaging for children. While children arrive with a positive attitude towards their learning and are keen to take part in the activities available, they quickly lose their focus. This results in children spending longer periods of time wandering around or seeking the childminder's attention.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has failed to ensure that she fully understands and continues to meet the requirements for registration. Breaches to the requirements set out in the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage' have a significant impact on children's safety, welfare and learning. Consequently, the quality of provision has declined since the last inspection. n The childminder does not implement robust procedures when visitors attend her home in order to safeguard children. Visitors, whose suitability has not been checked, are left alone with children for short periods of time. This puts children's safety at risk. n The childminder does not ensure that children are safeguarded from the use of mobile phones and devices with cameras. Visitors use their mobile phones freely and in view of children. Although the childminder has a policy in place, this is not followed consistently. Action is not taken swiftly enough by the childminder in

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order to safeguard children. n Systems for administering medication do not ensure children's safety. On

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4 July 2024 occasions, the childminder administrates medication that is not in line with her policy or procedure, such as by giving paracetamol after children sustain accidents. The childminder does not ensure that written consent for administering medication is obtained from parents for this particular reason, or that parents are fully aware of what medication has been given and when. In addition, accurate written records relating to the administration of medication have not been maintained. This puts children's safety and welfare at risk. n The childminder does not plan effectively for children's learning. Activities and learning experiences provided for children are often incidental. There is not enough regard from the childminder about what she intends for children to learn through their play as she is focussed on children having fun. As a result, children flit frequently between the resources available and struggle to become deeply

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engaged in any purposeful play or learning. This means that children do not make the progress they are capable of in their learning. n The childminder does not use her knowledge of children's learning and development to identify what each child needs to learn next. Next steps for children are not always suitable to sequence their learning. That said, the childminder does get to know each child and their family well. She is considerate to issues in children's lives at home or elsewhere and provides some resources to support their current needs. n The childminder has some knowledge and understanding of how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She recognises the importance of working in partnership with parents and knows how to liaise with other professionals to secure children any additional support they may need. n The childminder acts as a positive role model to children. She intervenes swiftly

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need to do better?

to tackle any unwanted or dangerous behaviours and offers clear explanations to children about what is expected of them. This supports children to learn how to regulate their own behaviours. n The childminder has undertaken a range of training and professional development opportunities. She has recently completed training to support children's communication and language development and mathematical development. However, this is not yet being implemented consistently to benefit children's learning.

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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 anybody whose suitability has not been checked does not have unsupervised contact with children 26/07/2024

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implement an effective policy for the safe use of mobile phones and other electronic devices with imaging and sharing capabilities 26/07/2024

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implement an effective policy and procedure for the safe administration of medication 26/07/2024

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maintain accurate written records for any medication that is administered to children, including written permission from children's parent or carer and details about the medication given. 26/07/2024

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ensure that planning is used effectively to provide children with interesting and suitably challenging activities and experiences that motivate them to learn 23/08/2024

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use assessment purposefully to identify appropriate next steps for children that provide suitable levels of challenge and sequence their learning. 23/08/2024

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY557193 Local authority Coventry Inspection number 10356544 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 28 November 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Coventry. She operates Monday to Thursday, all year round. Sessions are from 8am until 5pm. The childminder is in receipt of early education funding for two- and three-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued 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 observed the quality of teaching to assess the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector toured the premises and held discussions with the childminder to learn about how the provision and curriculum are organised. n The childminder and inspector carried out a joint observation of a planned activity. n The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times and looked at relevant documentation and evidence of suitability.

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Inspection activities

4 July 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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4 July 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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