Childminder in Derbyshire

Inspection date 23 July 2019 Previous inspection date 21 July 2016

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 has not provided Ofsted with the necessary information to ensure that all the required suitability checks for household members over the age of 16 years are completed. The childminder is aware of the need to ensure that such checks are completed for the safety of children who attend, but has not done so. An individual has been living in the home for a number of years and their suitability to be in contact with children has not been confirmed. This is a significant breach of the requirements and compromises children's safety and welfare.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder is kind and caring. She knows the children and their specific needs well. Children form strong bonds with the childminder. They are happy and settled in her care. n The childminder plans activities that reflect children's interests and stages of development. She regularly reviews children's progress and uses this information well to identify what children need to learn next. Children make good progress from their starting points. n The childminder works closely with parents to help ensure that she meets children's individual care needs successfully. She keeps parents well informed about their children's achievements and involves parents in their children's learning.

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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 ensure that Ofsted is provided with the required information on all household members over the age of 16 years so that their suitability can be checked. 02/08/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector had a tour of the childminder's home to check safety and security. She spoke with the children and childminder at convenient times throughout the inspection. 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 with the childminder the children's assessments, their learning and development and the progress they make. n The inspector took into account the views of parents and carers through comments provided by the childminder and written questionnaires completed by parents and carers. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including safeguarding policies and procedures. She checked the suitability of the childminder and the members of the household and documentation linked to the childminder's professional development.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is not effective. The childminder has failed to notify Ofsted of changes to household members. As a result, Ofsted is unable to complete the necessary checks to ensure that all those who live in the household are suitable to be in contact with children. This compromises children's safety. Despite this, the childminder knows which agencies to contact if she has a concern about a child's welfare. She recognises the importance of professional development to help her improve her skills and knowledge. For example, she has recently attended a course on helping to develop children's language skills. In addition, she accesses the internet to gain ideas for different activities she can provide to support children's learning further. The childminder establishes good links with other settings that children attend, which helps to ensure continuity in care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and their individual abilities. She provides a wide range of resources and experiences that help children to play and learn. Overall, the childminder interacts in a positive way with children. She plays alongside them and follows their interests well. For instance, when children play with the dolls, she skilfully encourages them to develop their imaginative skills. The childminder supports younger children to develop their communication and language. For example, she regularly talks to children about what they are doing. She explains new words, such as 'cocoon' and 'salami', while reading a story about a caterpillar. This helps children to develop their understanding and speaking skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The significant weakness in safeguarding means that children's safety and well-being are not assured. The childminder uses effective ways to promote positive behaviour. She explains to children about what is expected and teaches them to share toys and take turns. Children learn to respect each other's views and play cooperatively together. The childminder gives them regular praise to help build their self-esteem. She supports children to learn how to lead healthy lifestyles. For instance, children have opportunities for regular outdoor play and enjoy healthy snacks. Children develop their personal care skills effectively, for example by washing and drying their hands before they eat their food.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are progressing in their typical age ranges and are gaining the skills required for their future learning and eventual move to school. They are confident, sociable and have a positive attitude towards their learning. Children concentrate and follow instructions well. They learn to match pictures of caterpillars, fruit and vegetables as they play a game of picture dominos. They use early mathematical language as they describe how the 'big' car rolls down the tube.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 207399 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10072533 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 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 21 July 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1995 and lives in Belper, Derbyshire. She operates Monday to Friday from 7am until 5.30pm, all year round, except for Christmas, bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder offers funded early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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