Childminder in Derbyshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 02/01/2015 03/07/2014

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early years provision

This inspection: 4 Previous inspection: 4 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 demonstrates too little understanding of her overall responsibility to deliver the learning and development requirements and her teaching is weak. She does not provide challenging and enjoyable experiences that adequately cover the seven areas of learning. As a result, children are not well prepared for their move onto school.  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 that the childminder's understanding of the monitoring and assessment requirements, is poor.  The childminder does not fully understand the requirement to complete a written summary of children's progress between the age of two and three years. As a result, not enough information is provided to determine whether children are working within their expected range of development for their age.  The childminder's strategies for engaging with parents and other practitioners from

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This provision is inadequate

settings that children attend, are weak. Consequently, this limits children's development and means that there is little continuity of care and learning.  Children's health and well-being are compromised because the childminder does not ensure that she has an accessible first-aid box available for use at all times.

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It has the following strengths

 Children have some opportunities to mix with other children from the local community, which supports their social skills and self-confidence.

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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 other areas used for childminding, including the outdoors.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children 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.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2012 on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her two children in the Chesterfield area of Derbyshire. The whole of the ground floor, bathroom on the first floor and the rear garden are used for childminding. The family has one dog, one hamster and two rabbits 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 whom, 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:

 plan purposeful and imaginative play opportunities through challenging and enjoyable adult-led and child-initiated experiences, which cover all seven areas of learning, to enable children to be well prepared for the move onto school

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must:

 observe and assess all children's levels of development from the start and at regular intervals, to identify their next steps in learning and use this information to provide activities that promote their ongoing development

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must:

 develop understanding of the requirement to assess children's progress when they are between the age of two and three years and provide parents with a short written summary, highlighting children's achievements and any areas where their development is less than expected

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must:

 provide parents with opportunities to be involved in their children's learning and development, in order to maximise on the progress they make and establish relationships with practitioners from other settings that children attend, to help promote continuity in their care and learning

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must:

 ensure there is a first-aid box accessible at all times with appropriate content for use with children, to protect their health and well-being.

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who attend

The childminder has an inadequate understanding of how to meet the learning and development requirements. She does not identify starting points for children or observe them regularly, in order to understand their level of achievement, interests and learning styles. As a result, activities do not meet children's individual needs or help them to progress towards the early learning goals. The childminder does not carry out effective assessments of children's learning and development, to recognise their progress or emerging concerns. Consequently, not enough information is known, in order to seek support if children are not working within the typical range of development expected for their age. For example, the childminder does not accurately complete the progress check for children aged between two and three years, for all those for whom this applies. The childminder does not provide activities that adequately cover the seven areas of learning

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who attend

or provide sufficient challenge. Consequently, children are not well prepared for their next stage in learning.

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who attend

The childminder engages children in some activities that help them to develop. For example, children turn the pages of books and look at pictures, to promote their early literacy skills. However, both adult-directed and child-initiated activities focus too much on completing a prescribed task. This results in weak teaching that is not matched to children's individual needs. For example, children make marks as they colour in pictures from a colouring book. They are not encouraged to create their own designs or explore resources. Consequently, these activities do not provide adequate challenge or allow children to explore or investigate materials for themselves. As a result, children quickly lose focus and their enthusiasm for learning. This means that children are not well prepared for their future learning, such as the move onto school.

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who attend

The childminder has established friendly relationships with parents and there is some sharing of information, largely around children's care needs. However, strategies for engaging parents in their children's assessment, learning and development are weak. Consequently, parents do not know what their children are learning or how they are progressing. This limits continuity of children's development between the provision and home, to make sure all of them make good progress.

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

The childminder's overall practice does not effectively support all children's health and welfare. Although, the childminder is qualified to administer first aid, she has not ensured that first-aid resources are available to deal with minor injuries. The childminder supports children's move into her home because she speaks to parents to find out about their care routines and things they like to do. This helps children to settle as the childminder seeks to provide activities that they enjoy. Children demonstrate that they have formed secure emotional attachments with the childminder as they enjoy cuddles. Children's behaviour is managed well by the childminder. This is because she praises children's achievements and has appropriate boundaries in place.

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

Children manage their own basic hygiene and personal needs successfully, including dressing and going to the toilet independently. The childminder teaches children about the importance of good health. For example, she encourages children to wash their hands independently before food and after playing outside. The childminder provides healthy snacks and meals, to promote children's understanding of a healthy diet. Children have access to daily fresh air and take part in regular exercise. For instance, they visit soft play areas and use equipment, such as bicycles and slides, to promote their physical development. Here, children also show an understanding of the need for safety as they begin to assess their own risks when tackling new challenges. Inside the home, however, the childminder does not make good use of resources to promote children's learning and development. The childminder takes children to the local toddler group where they have

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

opportunities to make friends with other children from the community. This helps to prepare children emotionally for their move onto school, as they learn to develop their self-confidence and some social skills.

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provision

Since the last inspection, where the childminder received a number of actions to improve, the childminder has addressed a number of the issues raised. Consequently, some aspects of her provision have improved. For example, public liability insurance has been obtained. Children's registration documents now have all the required information to meet statutory requirements. The childminder carries out daily risk assessments of her home to make sure any hazards are removed and children are safe. The childminder obtains information from parents about children's special dietary or health requirements and now 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. The childminder has procedures in place to record accidents, injuries and first-aid treatment. However, the childminder does not ensure that there is a

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provision

first-aid box accessible at all times, with appropriate content, so that she can deal with any minor injuries. This is a breach of a statutory requirement.

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provision

Some aspects of learning are promoted. However, the childminder demonstrates too little understanding of her overall responsibility to deliver the learning and development requirements. As a result, she has not taken sufficient action to address all of the previously identified areas for improvement. The childminder does not monitor the educational programmes or children's progress. This has a significant impact on children's development, especially those who are underachieving. Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates her commitment to improve her provision and practice. Also, she is currently receiving support from the local authority advisor. This includes securing places on training courses to enhance her professional development. Consequently, the childminder demonstrates the capacity and drive to improve.

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provision

The childminder has started to evaluate the service, which she provides to children and parents. She has made some positive improvements and most of the safeguarding and welfare requirements are now met as a result. However, self-evaluation has had too little impact on tackling areas of weakness in learning and development. Relationships with parents are established. The childminder talks to parents daily, 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 children's care and learning. Consequently, children's progress is not effectively supported.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are Met

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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 987604 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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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

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