Childminder in Derbyshire

Inspection date 24 January 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Not applicable Effectiveness of leadership and management Inadequate 4 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is inadequate

n The childminder does not hold a current paediatric first-aid certificate, as required. This compromises children's well-being. n Overall, the childminder is reflective about her practice. However, she does not use her evaluations well enough to help her identify and address breaches in the requirements. n Occasionally, the childminder does not give children enough time to respond to questions, to help develop their thinking skills and express their own ideas.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder values children's individual personalities and capabilities. She knows children well and helps them to settle into her home effectively. The childminder is very warm and caring in her approach and children form close bonds with her. n The childminder is a good role model for behaviour. Children behave well. They learn to share toys and be kind to others. They willingly help to tidy up toys. They show pride and develop good self-esteem when the childminder praises them for their efforts. n The childminder monitors children's ongoing development well and identifies their next steps to support their learning. She tracks children's progress effectively and monitors any gaps in their development. Children make good progress from their individual starting points. n The childminder works well in partnership with parents to ensure continuity between home and the provision. She regularly informs parents of their children's progress and

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It has the following strengths

works with them to provide support where needed.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register the provider must: Due date obtain and maintain a paediatric first-aid qualification, to help keep children safe. 08/02/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n make effective use of self-evaluation to identify strengths and weaknesses, including breaches of requirements, to make ongoing improvements to the quality of the provision. n provide children with the time that they need to think about and respond to questions, to help develop their thinking skills and ideas even further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the childminder's home. She spoke with the children and held discussions with the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. She discussed children's learning and development and the progress they make. n The inspector took into account the views of parents and carers through written statements provided by the childminder. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including safeguarding policies and procedures and evidence of suitability checks. She also looked at documentation linked to the childminder's professional development and qualifications. For example, her first aid certificate.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is ineffective. The childminder does not hold a valid paediatric first-aid qualification. This means children's safety is compromised in the event of an accident. Overall, the childminder reflects on her practice. For example, she completes weekly evaluations about what activities went well and what she could improve. However, she does not recognise when she is in breach of requirements that have an impact on children's safety. In spite of this, the childminder does keep her safeguarding knowledge up to date through training and has a good understanding of child protection issues. She knows what to do if she has a concern about a child in her care. The childminder reads articles about child care to help improve her knowledge and skills. She forms links with other early years settings that children in her care attend. This helps to provide continuity in children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is enthusiastic and has a good understanding of how children learn and their individual abilities. She provides a wide range of challenging and exciting activities to support children's good development. She interacts with the children in a positive manner. Overall, she promotes children's communication and language skills effectively. She talks to the children, giving them a running commentary about what they are doing and introduces new words, such as 'squidgy, squish' and 'cold' while the children explore the jelly. Young children enjoy books. They snuggle close with the childminder and benefit greatly from the individual attention they receive. They turn the pages carefully, pointing and naming the objects they see.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The weakness in safeguarding practice means children's safety cannot be assured. Nonetheless, children are happy with the childminder. She provides a welcoming and stimulating environment and children show they are comfortable in their surroundings. They move around the rooms at ease, choosing their own play. The childminder reassures children well. For example, she explains to children that it is acceptable to have messy hands as they play with jelly. The childminder provides a wide range of opportunities for children to learn about healthy lifestyles. They benefit from fresh air and exercise as they take part in exciting outings to the farm and enjoy climbing and balancing as they play at the park.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn a wide range of skills which supports them successfully in preparation for the next stage in learning and eventual move to school. They are beginning to be independent and show confidence in what they do. They are well motivated, inquisitive and explore new activities. For example, they work out ways of getting the toy cat and dinosaur out of the jelly. They giggle and laugh and show they are enjoying themselves. Children are developing good mathematical skills. They count while they play and estimate how much jelly is in the pot.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY537414 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10089511 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Registers

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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