Childminder in Derby

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 April 2016 29 June 2012

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4

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This provision is inadequate

 The childminder does not have a suitable understanding of many of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She is unsure of the expectations for several aspects of practice.  The childminder has failed to notify Ofsted of a number of significant events that have occurred since the last inspection. She does not demonstrate a suitable understanding of what information needs to be notified to Ofsted.  The childminder has not established appropriate risk assessments. She has not given suitable consideration to ensuring that children are safe and secure at all times.  The childminder does not effectively organise her records to ensure that they are always available for inspection.  The childminder has not established how she will complement the support children receive at other settings.

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It has the following strengths

 Children play well together and have good friendships. Children show kindness as they take care to include other children in their games.  The childminder has a suitable understanding of child protection issues. She is able to demonstrate that she knows how to deal with any concerns.  The childminder organises the space and resources to promote children's enjoyment and interests.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 improve knowledge and understanding of her role and responsibilities and ensure that the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage are met 16/05/2016

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Due Date

 ensure that risk assessments thoroughly establish how children will be kept safe and secure at all times 29/04/2016

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Due Date

 ensure that records are easily accessible and available for inspection 29/04/2016

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Due Date

 establish partnership working with parents, carers and other providers to discuss the support to be offered to children. 16/05/2016

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector discussed the planning of activities with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of training.  The inspector spoke to a selection of parents and carers during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

The arrangements for safeguarding are ineffective. The childminder has not notified Ofsted of a number of significant events that have taken place since her last inspection. She does not have sufficient knowledge about what information is required to be notified or many other requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder relies on other providers telling her what is expected, rather than checking the information herself. Therefore, she is spending time on things that are not required, while failing to meet some of the requirements. The childminder has not carried out appropriate risk assessments to ensure that children are always safe and secure. She maintains the required records but does not always ensure that these are available for inspection. The childminder does provide appropriate supervision for children. She assesses the risks related to the safety of the equipment that children use. She maintains her first-aid

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

training so that she can provide appropriate treatment in the event of an accident.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder gives children the choice to decide what activities they want to do before and after school. She provides a suitable range of toys, equipment and activities to promote children's enjoyment. She encourages children to play together and make up their own games. Children have fun during their play. For example, they set up a pretend post office and take on different roles, using their imagination to keep the play going. Parents and carers comment that their children enjoy their time with the childminder. However, the childminder has not established the support that children need, or that she can offer, with parents, carers and other settings. This means, that if children do require any support to complement the learning and development they receive elsewhere, the childminder is unaware of what this is. On occasion, she recognises that children are learning a new skill and supports them with this, through their play. The childminder

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

encourages children to discuss what they have been doing at school or at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Children's welfare is compromised because the childminder is not meeting all of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She does not always ensure that her practice ensures children's safety. Nevertheless, all children are welcomed and included. The childminder effectively manages children's behaviour. Children of all ages play well together and rarely have disagreements. Children demonstrate that they understand the expectations, for example, when they arrive home from school. They independently put away their belongings and decide what they want to do. Children learn about a healthy lifestyle through activities, such as growing their own fruit and vegetables and talking about healthy options. The childminder has clear rules for walking to and from school so that children know how to keep themselves safe. She also talks to them about things, such as road safety. Children also regularly practise the evacuation procedure so that they

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

know what to do in the event of an emergency. The childminder has a suitable understanding of how to support children's transitions as they move on to other settings.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY440552 Local authority Derby, City of Inspection number 1024213 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 21

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 29 June 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Mickleover, Derby. She operates during term time from 7am until 9am and 3pm until 6.15pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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