Childminder 313874

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 hold a full paediatric first-aid qualification. Her knowledge and understanding of how to respond in the event of a first-aid emergency is weak. The childminder does not identify hazards in her home which pose a risk to children's safety. This means that children are not suitably safeguarded when in the care of this childminder.

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder does not plan a broad and ambitious curriculum. Support for children's development happens at random, rather than through purposeful interactions. The childminder does have a focus on ensuring children are happy and developing in their social skills. She provides opportunities to support this through visits to playgroups most days. These groups provide children with time to mix with other children and develop confidence in social situations. However, the childminder has not focused enough on the quality of education she provides, including her interactions with children. As a result, children do not receive enough support across all areas of development when playing in the childminder's home.

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder does not do enough to promote children's good behaviours and their positive self-identity. Negative language is used towards children both verbally and in written form, such as in children's two-year-checks. The childminder does not use strategies to help children to focus and concentrate. As a result, children are quickly distracted and do not learn how to persevere to complete tasks. This is not preparing children well for the transition to school.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides resources and activities for children but does not plan for how these will support children to progress in their development across all areas of learning. For instance, she takes children on outings such as to a local castle and nature reserve. However, the childminder does not plan for how these enrichments support children's progress. In the garden, children ride on scooters and roll balls down chutes. Although they are busy in their play, the childminder does not provide any support to move children's learning on. n The childminder identifies areas of development where children require additional support, such as with speech and concentration. However, she has not done enough to implement strategies to help children in these areas and close gaps in their learning. This means that children are not receiving enough support to help them catch up in key areas of development. As such, children are not

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need to do better?

being prepared well for their future education. n Two-year-checks are completed as required. However, the childminder does not include the strategies she will use to support children in the areas of development where they have the greatest need. This lack of planning is

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need to do better?

12 November 2024 reflected in the low quality of support the childminder provides to children as they play. Additionally, she does not make clear when there is a need to refer children to outside agencies, such as the speech and language service. As a result, parents are not being provided with enough information as to how they can support their children at home. n The childminder does not plan carefully for children's intended learning, nor consider how to support children to develop high levels of engagement. For example, when she tries to read a book, children are not engaged and are easily distracted. The childminder does not effectively evaluate ways to support children with this. For instance, she does not make the connection that the loud nursery rhymes playing in the background are detrimental to children's ability to concentrate and engage in their learning. n The childminder has not completed a full paediatric first-aid course, which is a

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need to do better?

requirement of her registration. Although she has completed an online course, this is not sufficient in meeting the required standards. The childminder does not hold a robust understanding of how to respond in a first-aid emergency. Her lack of action in undertaking suitable training means that she has not prioritised children's safety. n Meals for children are not well balanced and nutritious. For instance, children are given plain pasta and grated cheese for lunch, without the opportunity to try any vegetables. When children refuse the dessert of chopped grapes, the childminder accepts this and does not persevere with encouraging children to try them, or provide any other kind of fruit. This is not teaching children healthy attitudes towards their diet and personal care. n The childminder does not consider the language she uses with children carefully enough. For instance, despite children demonstrating age-appropriate

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behaviours, she frequently tells children they are 'playing up' and asks children, 'Why are you performing today?' Children show confusion and do not know how to respond. Although the childminder's tone is not unkind, the repeated negative feedback to children does not support them to develop a positive sense of self. n Risks in the premises are not identified. For instance, a block of kitchen knives is stored in reach of children. The childminder has not considered the risks posed by storing heavy baskets of resources on high shelves in the playroom. Children attempt to reach these independently when the childminder is out of the room. The childminder's lack of vigilance in identifying risks does not ensure that her home is a safe environment for children to play and explore. Additionally, the childminder states that children use the trampoline at their own risk and she accepts no responsibility for any injury. It is not appropriate to expect young

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children to risk assess their own safety in this way. This shows poor understanding of her role in keeping children safe and managing risks in her setting. n The childminder teaches children that they need to wash their hands before mealtimes. Children follow this daily routine and show an understanding of how to wash their own hands with some independence.

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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

implement an ambitious curriculum, with clear planning in place, to ensure that children receive high quality teaching which helps them to make progress across the seven areas of learning as outlined in the early years foundation stage statutory framework 13/12/2024

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Due date

ensure concerns about children's development are acted upon swiftly, and strategies are used to help close gaps in their learning 13/12/2024

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Due date

ensure the two-year check includes the activities and strategies the childminder intends to adopt to address any issues or concerns, including raising the need for referral to professionals from outside agencies 13/12/2024

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Due date

improve knowledge of strategies to help children develop their skills in speaking, listening and developing a positive attitude to learning 13/12/2024

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Due date

complete a full and valid paediatric first- aid course and ensure you maintain this at all times 13/12/2024

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ensure that you make every effort to provide children with healthy, balanced and nutritious foods 13/12/2024

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Due date

12 November 2024 use appropriate behaviour management strategies, which take account of the ages and stages of the children in your care and promote their positive self- identity 13/12/2024

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Due date

implement and carry out robust risk assessments on a daily basis, to ensure all potential hazards are identified and minimised to keep the premises safe for children. 13/12/2024

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Setting details

Unique reference number 313874 Local authority Durham Inspection number 10367310 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 8 Date of previous inspection 4 February 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in West Auckland, County Durham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides government funded places for childcare. She holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n Children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

12 November 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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