Childminder in Derbyshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 03/07/2014 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: 4 Previous inspection: Not Applicable How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 4 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 4

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This provision is inadequate

 The childminder's knowledge of the learning and development requirements is poor and teaching is weak. Planning of the educational programmes does not provide challenge and enjoyable experiences that cover the seven areas of learning or prepare children for their next stage in learning.  The childminder does not observe or assess children's progress sufficiently to identify whether they are meeting the expected milestones for their age. This shows monitoring and assessment systems are poor.  The childminder does not complete a written summary of children's progress between the ages of two and three years, to identify whether it is as expected or so that she can share any concerns with parents and appropriate intervention activated if required.  Strategies for engaging with parents and other professionals about children's learning and development are weak. Consequently, this limits continuity for promoting children's

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This provision is inadequate

development between the provision and home.  The childminder does not ensure that all safeguarding and welfare requirements are met. As a result, children's safety and well-being are compromised.  The childminder teaches arts and crafts in a very structured manner. As a result, children are not able to communicate their own ideas and thoughts.

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It has the following strengths

 Children have access to daily fresh air, which supports some aspects of their well-being.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are:  scheduled at least once in every inspection cycle – the current cycle ends on 31 July

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Information about this inspection

 scheduled more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  scheduled at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the main playroom and looked at areas used for childminding, including the outdoors.  The inspector spoke with the childminder throughout the inspection.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability, training certificates, risk assessments and policies and procedures.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector and the childminder discussed the children's learning and development while they were engaged in activities.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2012 and is on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her two sons aged 17 months and two years in a house in the Chesterfield area of Derbyshire. The whole of the ground floor, bathroom on the first floor and the rear garden is used for childminding. The family has two dogs, a guinea pig and a rabbit as pets. The childminder attends a toddler group and visits the library, shops and park on a regular basis. She collects children from the local schools and pre-school. There are currently two children on roll. Of these, one is in the early years age group and attends for a variety of sessions. The childminder operates all year round, from 7am to 8pm, Monday to Friday, except family holidays.

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must:

 improve knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements, in order to plan purposeful and imaginative play through a mix of challenging and enjoyable adult-led and child-initiated experiences for each child in all areas of learning and development so that they make best progress and are therefore, well prepared for school

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must:

 observe and assess all children's levels of development from the start, to effectively support their individual progress towards the early learning goals and make sure that parents can contribute to these assessments, to promote continuity in their children's learning and development

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must:

 review children's progress between the ages of two and three years and provide parents with a short written summary of their child's strengths or emerging concerns, to ensure that they are fully kept up to date with their children's progress and development

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must:

 ensure parents are provided with opportunities to take a shared approach to their children's learning and development, for example, by sharing information about their child's learning and achievements at home in order to maximise on the progress children make, and establish relationships with other professionals, to help promote continuity in children's care and learning

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must:

 record the following information for each child cared for: name and address of every parent and/or carer who is known to the provider (and information about any other person who has parental responsibility for the child); which parent(s) and/or carer(s) the child normally lives with

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must:

 ensure children are provided with healthy, balanced and nutritious snacks to promote their good health and obtain information about any special dietary requirements, preferences, food allergies and special health requirements, to protect children's well-being

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must:

 demonstrate that current public liability insurance has been obtained

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must:

 remove or minimise hazards as identified in the risk assessments of all areas of the home, with specific regard to the kitchen and refrigerator

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must:

 improve the educational programmes for expressive arts and design by reviewing the way craft activities are taught so that children can make their own choices and use their imagination, and allow children time to put their thoughts into words to develop their communication and language skills.

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who attend

The childminder lacks a sufficient understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Starting points in learning for each child are not being identified and assessments are not carried out, to ensure individualised learning is planned for each child. In addition, the childminder does not understand the legal requirement to complete the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years. As a result, not enough information about children's progress is known in order to seek early intervention services if children are not meeting the expected milestones for their age. Some observations are made of children's learning, and information from these is used to identify children's next steps in learning. However, observations are not consistent in quality and the childminder does not use this information appropriately. Accordingly, the childminder does not plan challenging and

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who attend

enjoyable experiences for children that cover the seven areas of learning. Furthermore, children do not gain the necessary skills they need to move onto the next stage in their learning.

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who attend

The childminder asks some open-ended questions to promote children's communication and language skills. However, she does not provide children with enough time to put their thoughts into words and answers for them. The quality of teaching is weak. Some adult- directed and child-initiated activities are focused too much on completing a prescribed craft activity, which requires little imagination from children. For example, the childminder produces a ceramic bird house and colouring books for children to paint. Modelling clay is used to promote children's small muscle skills, as they manipulate and squeeze it into small moulds. Children make a 'lion' and show their understanding of the world, as they roar loudly.

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who attend

The childminder has established friendly relationships with parents and there is some sharing of information. However, this is more focused on care routines than learning and development and does not cover children's health needs sufficiently. Parents do not contribute to their child's initial assessment on entry and they do not know how their child is progressing in the provision. In addition, parents are not asked about their children's learning at home. This limits continuity for promoting children's development between the provision and home.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children's overall safety and well-being are compromised due to the childminder's poor practices for underpinning children's health and welfare. The childminder does not obtain information about children's special dietary requirements, food allergies and special health requirements. She does not always ensure that children are provided with a healthy, balanced and nutritious diet because children are able to choose and eat foods, high in sugar content, in succession and she does not always ensure healthy options are available.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children demonstrate that they are happy and settled in the childminder's care, as they enjoy her company in their play. This shows that children feel secure and have formed emotional attachments with the childminder.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children's behaviour is age appropriate. The childminder encourages parents to share their practices at home, so that there are agreed procedures in how to respond to changes in children's behaviour. The childminder creates opportunities for children to move towards independence, as she encourages their learning in self-care. For instance, she teaches children to put their own socks and shoes on. In addition, children take independent action to manage their personal needs, as they communicate their toileting needs. The childminder's home is comfortable overall and children can independently access resources, which are stored at age-appropriate heights.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children have access to daily fresh air and outdoor activities, to promote their physical exercise. They play in the childminder's garden where they have space to run around and play football. Children learn to take sensible risks and keep themselves safe as they use equipment, such as scissors for cutting and whisks when they are baking. The childminder takes children to the local toddler group where they have opportunities to play with other children and make friends. This helps to prepare children emotionally, as they learn to develop some social skills they will need for their future learning, such as school.

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provision

The childminder has an inadequate understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. As a result, there are some breaches of the legal requirements and of the requirements of the Childcare Register. The childminder does not obtain the necessary and required information to keep children safe and protect their well-being. For example, children's registration documents do not include information about any other person who has legal responsibility for the child and which parent(s) or carer(s) the child normally lives with. Written risk assessments are in place to identify and minimise potential hazards to children on the premises and for outings. However, the childminder does not always adhere to her written risk assessments which identify that the children should not access the refrigerator. Consequently, children can freely access food and, as a result, children have access to snacks which do not promote their good health. At the time of the

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provision

inspection, the childminder could not demonstrate that she has public liability insurance. The childminder understands her responsibility for safeguarding arrangements in relation to child protection. She is aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse and the action to take to manage any concerns about a child in her care. Regular fire drills are carried out and appropriate fire detection control equipment, such as smoke detectors, are in place. The childminder is aware of her responsibility to notify Ofsted of any significant changes which have an impact on her provision.

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provision

Some aspects of children's learning are promoted. However, the childminder demonstrates too little understanding of her overall responsibility to deliver the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. As a result, she is unable to monitor the educational programmes and assess children's progress. There is currently no process in place to evaluate the service which the childminder provides to children and parents. Therefore, there are no identified strengths or weaknesses.

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provision

Relationships with parents are established. The childminder encourages daily exchanges of information through conversations so that she can share some information about the children. However, links with other settings involved in supporting children's care and education are not strong enough, to help promote continuity in their care and learning.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are

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actions)

The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are

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To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

 ensure that all necessary measures are taken to minimise any identified risks to children's health (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  obtain insurance in respect of liability which may be incurred for death, injury, public liability, damage or loss (compulsory part of the Childcare Register).  ensure that all necessary measures are taken to minimise any identified risks to children's health (voluntary part of the Childcare Register)  obtain insurance in respect of liability which may be incurred for death, injury, public liability, damage or loss (voluntary part of the Childcare Register).

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Requires improvement The provision is not giving children a good standard of early years education and/or there are minor breaches of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. We re-inspect nurseries and pre-schools judged as requires improvement within 12 months of the date of inspection. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement action. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or

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Grade Judgement Description

is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. Met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY447634 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 978790 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection not applicable

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises, which are usually the childminder’s own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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