Childminder in North East Lincolnshire

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

The childminder does not have a good understanding of her safeguarding responsibilities. Her lack of knowledge around safeguarding compromises children's safety and welfare. The childminder has a weak understanding of how to plan a suitably enjoyable and challenging curriculum across the seven areas of learning. She does not demonstrate a robust knowledge of how to develop children's language skills. Consequently, children do not benefit from a curriculum that supports their learning and development effectively. The childminder is unclear about what skills and knowledge she wants children to master, now and in the future. This means she cannot effectively assess and monitor children's progress, especially in their communication and language development.

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The provision is inadequate

Despite these weaknesses, children are happy and settled. They show much affection for the childminder. She is kind and caring in her manner. Children enjoy the times the childminder interacts with them. For example, while playing in the toy kitchen, they ask the childminder what she wants to drink. They promptly make her a 'cup of tea' that she has requested. Children tell her that she needs to take care because the 'tea is hot'. The childminder plans some activities, such as decorating biscuits. Children learn how to handle simple tools safely, such as knives. Children say they enjoy selecting the ingredients they want to create their chosen toppings.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has not kept her knowledge of safeguarding up to date. She does not access appropriate information and training to ensure her policies and procedures meet the requirements of the local authority safeguarding children partnership. The childminder has a poor understanding of her responsibilities to safeguard children, for example the statutory guidance in the 'Prevent' duty. She knows that she has a responsibility to report any safeguarding concerns if she is worried about a child. However, she does not know which services she needs to contact to report her concerns. This means that the childminder is not sufficiently knowledgeable to fully promote the welfare of children. n The childminder does not have a full and relevant paediatric first-aid certificate, which is a requirement of her registration. She is unable to produce evidence of when she completed her most recent training. However, the childminder can

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need to do better?

demonstrate how she will administer suitable first aid to children if they are injured or unwell. This includes the actions she would take if a child was choking. n The childminder generally plans the daily routines around children's interests. She asks children what they want to do and follows their lead. However, the weaknesses in her curriculum plans, particularly for communication and language, mean that children are not provided with sufficient opportunities that

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30 October 2024 help to extend their language development. The childminder does not assess what skills and knowledge children have mastered and, consequently, she cannot identify what children need to learn next. n The childminder is unsure about how she would support a child with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She knows the importance of working in partnership with parents. However, she has a limited understanding of where to seek additional information to identify and deliver appropriate strategies to support children's progress in their learning and development. n The childminder has not accessed any professional development opportunities for a considerable length of time. She does not demonstrate a commitment to developing her skills and knowledge further, to provide consistently high-quality care and education for children. She does not recognise her role in working in partnership with other settings that children also attend. Consequently, relevant

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information is not shared across the settings to provide consistency and continuity in meeting children's care and learning needs. n Children learn about some of the ways they can keep themselves healthy. The childminder explains to them that some foods are healthier than others. Children tell her that 'chocolate cake is a treat for special occasions'. She encourages children to drink water to keep themselves hydrated. The childminder takes children on regular walks in the local area. n The childminder follows her health and safety measures to keep children safe in the setting and on visits. She makes regular checks of her setting to ensure that any potential risks are managed. She ensures that any visitors are not left unsupervised with children. She sensitively reminds children about ways to keep themselves safe, for example, by sitting on a chair correctly. The childminder teaches children about safely crossing roads during their trips to the park and

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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 appropriate safeguarding training is undertaken, as a matter of priority, to understand how to identify and respond to safeguarding concerns appropriately 18/11/2024

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Due date

30 October 2024 ensure all safeguarding policies and procedures are in line with the statutory requirements of the early years foundation stage and the local authority's safeguarding children partnership 18/11/2024

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Due date

ensure that paediatric first-aid training is current and relevant and the certificate is available for parents to view, on request 18/11/2024

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Due date

implement an aspirational and challenging curriculum across the seven areas of learning, that builds on what children know and provides a solid foundation for their future learning 18/11/2024

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Due date

improve knowledge of how to seek appropriate support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities so they can continue to make progress in their learning 18/11/2024

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Due date

implement a reflective approach to practice and a commitment to continued professional development, to raise standards in the quality of care and education for children. 18/11/2024

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY347088 Local authority North East Lincolnshire Inspection number 10363730 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 4 January 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Cleethorpes. She operates all year round, from 7.30am until 6pm from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She offers the government funded places for childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including safeguarding policies and procedures. n The inspector spoke to children to find out about their time at the setting.

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Inspection activities

30 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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