Childminder in Northumberland

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

There are weaknesses in the quality of education and safeguarding in this setting, which have an impact on children's achievements and well-being. The childminder does not consider how to provide a safe environment for children. Areas of the premises, such as the bathroom, pose risks to children and do not ensure their safety. In addition, some of the childminder's routines do not support good hygiene. The childminder does not plan and implement a curriculum that helps children, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, to make the progress which they are capable of.

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder does not tailor activities or provide resources which meet children's individual learning needs. This includes support for children's physical development. Although the childminder identifies that babies are ready to learn to walk, she does not consistently support them with this skill. Children do have access to a limited range of toys and spend time playing with small figures and a playhouse. Younger children operate electronic cause and effect toys. They giggle and laugh together as toys light up and vibrate. However, even though the childminder sits with children as they play, she does not extend children's learning or know what she wants them to learn.

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The provision is inadequate

Despite the weaknesses in this setting, children develop secure attachments with the childminder, who is kind and caring. They appear settled and happy in her care. Children enjoy warm interactions with the childminder. For example, babies cuddle into the childminder when they are tired. Children behave well and listen to the childminder. They learn to play alongside their friends. The childminder teaches children to take turns, such as by rolling a ball back and forwards. She gives children praise who show pride in their achievements. For example, children clap their hands when they join pieces of a puzzle together.

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need to do better?

n The childminder fails to risk assess the environment effectively. As a result, she does not identify and remove potential hazards to children. For example, the childminder states that older children use the toilet independently. However, there are razors and lots of toiletries in the bathroom, which are in easy reach of children. n The childminder does not demonstrate that she has appropriate fire control equipment accessible. For instance, she is unable to locate her fire blanket to protect children in the event of a fire. n Some aspects of the childminder's practice do not ensure children's good health. For example, the childminder changes children's nappies on the carpet where children are playing.

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need to do better?

1 October 2024 n The childminder is unclear about children's stages of development and what she wants them to learn next. She plans some targets that are not at an appropriate level for children, such as teaching younger children to write and copy letters. This does not help to prepare children for the next stage of their learning. n The childminder engages children in conversations. She provides a commentary and chats to children as they play. For instance, she teaches children the names of animals and the sounds they make. However, the childminder does not consistently model the correct pronunciation of words or extend children's vocabularies. n Although the childminder has completed essential training, such as first aid and safeguarding training, she does not focus her professional development on improving her knowledge of how to provide a good-quality education for all children. This does not support her to improve her knowledge of how to ensure

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need to do better?

good-quality learning experiences for all children. n Parents receive daily feedback. The childminder shares information with parents about their children's care. She shares photos of their children in activities via an online app. The childminder also liaises with staff at the local nursery at pick up and collection times, which helps the childminder to share information between home and school. n Children have daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise, either on the walk to school or playing in the childminder's front garden. This includes outings to the local park and beaches in the local community. n Children know the childminder's routine. For example, they happily tidy up ready to go to nursery to pick up their friends. Children are confident to lead their own play. They show perseverance and are willing to try new activities, such as joining construction pieces. n Despite the weaknesses in safeguarding within the premises, the childminder

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need to do better?

does understand how to recognise when a child is suffering from abuse. She knows who to contact if she has a concern about a child's welfare.

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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 of safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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Due date

1 October 2024 improve risk assessment to ensure that children are not exposed to risks while in the setting 21/10/2024

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Due date

obtain appropriate fire control equipment and make sure that is accessible in the event of a fire 21/10/2024

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Due date

implement hygiene practices which meet children's personal needs and support their good health 21/10/2024

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Due date

plan and implement a broad, balanced and challenging curriculum in all areas of learning 04/11/2024

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Due date

ensure activities and resources are tailored to meet children's individual learning needs, including support for children's physical development. 04/11/2024

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should:

n extend knowledge of how to support children's communication and language further n focus professional development opportunities on improving knowledge of how to provide a good-quality education to children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY431790 Local authority Northumberland Inspection number 10357609 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 15 Date of previous inspection 13 December 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Bedlington, Northumberland. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm on Monday to Thursday, and from 7am to 5pm on Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder offers government funded childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector around the areas of the premises that children access and discussed her intentions for children's learning. n Children interacted with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The childminder evaluated children's learning with the inspector. n The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n Parents spoke to and shared their written views with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

1 October 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

1 October 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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