Childminder EY343533

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

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

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The provision is inadequate

Children's safety is compromised. The childminder does not have a secure enough knowledge and understanding of how to identify and respond to signs of possible abuse and recognise when children may be at risk of harm. Weaknesses in the childminder's knowledge of the information she needs to share with Ofsted also compromise children's safety.

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder identifies what children need to learn next. However, at times, the childminder does not provide appropriate activities for all children. For example, some children enjoy tasting different fruits, such as kiwi and lime. They listen as the childminder names the fruit and introduces new words to describe the taste and the texture. However, the childminder does not adapt the activity to ensure it is challenging enough for older, pre-school children, and they become bored and wander away. That said, children are happy and settled in this welcoming, home- from-home setting. They develop strong bonds with the childminder and enjoy attending.

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder is kind and attentive and knows the children well. Overall, children behave well and listen to the childminder. The childminder helps children to build on their vocabulary and language skills. However, she does not fully support all aspects of children's self-care skills to support and further develop this area of learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not hold a sufficient knowledge and understanding of the early years foundation stage requirements. She has omitted to inform Ofsted of significant events within the required timescales. This is a breach of the requirements. n The childminder does not have effective systems in place that ensure the continued suitability of individuals who are associated with the registration. She fails to recognise and report concerns when issues around the suitability of any individuals arise. This potentially leaves children at risk of harm. n The childminder's knowledge of child protection is not robust enough. She does not have a good enough understanding of when to refer concerns about children to outside agencies. As a result, children's safety is not assured. n Younger children enjoy some of the activities the childminder provides and they engage well. For example, during stories, they listen and enjoy learning new

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need to do better?

words. However, the childminder does not extend the learning for most-able older children to build on their existing learning or to develop further knowledge. As a consequence, older children quickly lose interest. n The childminder develops partnerships with parents. She keeps them well

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need to do better?

15 October 2024 informed through daily discussions and shares photos of what children have been doing and learning. Parents report on the childminder's kind and caring nature, the nutritious food she provides, and how happy they are with the regular feedback they receive. n The childminder helps children to transition to school. She has developed strong links with local schools and nursery settings. The childminder has regular conversations with the children about school and takes them on outings to see the schools they will move on to. This helps to prepare children for their next stage in learning. n Children enjoy healthy snacks and nutritious, home-cooked meals. They sit with the childminder and discuss the fruit and other foods they eat. Children also have access to regular outdoor play opportunities in the secure garden. They spend time climbing up slides, playing on swings, running and moving around in

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need to do better?

a range of ways, and climbing on and off bikes. This supports children in developing their gross motor skills and coordination. n Children develop some independence, such as feeding themselves food. However, the childminder does not always provide younger children with the opportunity to develop their emerging independence in preparation for the next stage of learning. For example, she does not encourage younger, more capable children to hold their own bottles when they have a drink. n The childminder helps children to learn about different cultures through seasonal themes. She provides art and craft activities, takes children on outings, and gives them opportunities to try different foods during celebrations such as Chinese New Year.

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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 your knowledge and understanding of how to identify and respond to child protection issues or concerns 22/11/2024

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Due date

15 October 2024 implement effective systems to ensure that any persons associated with the registration remain suitable. 22/11/2024

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Due date

provide opportunities for children to manage their own personal care needs so that they develop their independence 21/01/2025

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Due date

provide children with challenging and enjoyable learning experiences that build on what they already know and can do and are appropriate for their individual level of development. 21/01/2025

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY343533 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 10354755 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 6 Date of previous inspection 5 November 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Cubbington, Leamington Spa. She operates all year round, from 9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises her early years provision, including the aims and rationale for the curriculum. n The children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The inspector took account of parents' views during the inspection. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

15 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

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