Childminder EY548919

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Inadequate Leadership and management Inadequate Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is inadequate

Children's safety and welfare are compromised. The childminder has failed to identify and eliminate all risks and potential hazards that jeopardise children's safety in her home. In addition, she does not understand the importance of informing Ofsted of all persons living in the household. This prevents Ofsted from carrying out the necessary suitability checks for these individuals. Furthermore, she does not have appropriate fire safety equipment in place in the event of an emergency. Nevertheless, the childminder supervises children appropriately. The children demonstrate that they feel comfortable in the childminder's care and form positive attachments with her. They enjoy the attention she gives them and they interact with her well. Overall, they are happy and confident in her care.

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder has high expectations for children's future achievements. She successfully incorporates their current interests into her planning. Children laugh and giggle as they explore painting using different-sized brushes. They practise making marks and are beginning to think critically when answering questions. For example, the childminder asks what might be coming from the back of a rocket. The children respond, 'it's fire and flames'. Children behave well and display positive attitudes to their learning. They are polite, use good manners and learn to take turns.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has failed to identify weaknesses in her practice and does not implement risk assessments effectively. She does not ensure that children are prevented from accessing dangerous equipment stored in her home or shaving items in the bathroom. This significantly impacts on children's safety. n The childminder has failed to notify Ofsted of all persons living in the household. She does not have a secure understanding or knowledge of when she must provide Ofsted with information to enable them to complete checks on the suitability of all adults living on the premises. This puts children at risk. n The childminder has not ensured that she has appropriate fire safety equipment in place in order to respond swiftly in the event of a fire to keep children safe. n The childminder provides children with good-quality learning experiences. For example, they show their imaginative skills as they build with connecting bricks.

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need to do better?

Children excitedly tell the childminder, 'look, I am building a tower'. The childminder joins in their play and enhances their learning. She asks them questions about the size of the tower and encourages them to count the number of bricks. The childminder uses positional language, such as, 'put the blue brick on top of the red one' to extend children's mathematical understanding. n Children new to the childminder settle quickly. They enjoy cuddles and reassurance from her, which helps to boost their sense of belonging. The

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need to do better?

7 November 2019 childminder supports children to be confident and emotionally secure. Children demonstrate they understand boundaries as they play together and show positive attitudes to sharing their toys. n The childminder has a clear understanding of what she wants children to learn. She plans fun activities that help to enhance children's existing experiences and build on their prior knowledge from home. Exciting events, such as visits to a nature reserve, provide children with new experiences. For example, children have collected autumn leaves and learned about changing colours and seasons. The childminder extends children's understanding of nature further through conversations with them. She talks about what happens when trees shed their leaves. n The childminder helps to promote children's speech and communication skills well. She commentates on what children are doing and repeats words back to

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support their correct pronunciation. Older children are starting to use more complex sentences to express their thoughts and ideas. Babies respond to the childminder by babbling and smiling. n Children are learning to be independent and to take more responsibility for their own self-care. They understand the importance of being healthy through daily routines, such as having clean hands before eating. Younger children benefit from regular rest times. The childminder provides opportunities for children to be physically active. She takes them for walks around the local area and on visits to the park. n The childminder has established good working partnerships with parents. They comment on the childminder's friendly and warm approach. Parents also value the advice she gives them to continue to support their children's learning at home.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder does not implement effective procedures to identify and minimise potential hazards to ensure children are kept safe. She has failed to inform Ofsted of all persons living in the household and therefore their suitability cannot be assured. This potentially puts children at risk. The childminder demonstrates a confident knowledge and understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows how to report any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder ensures her knowledge is kept up to date. She undertakes regular training to develop her understanding of child protection and wider safeguarding matters.

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Due date

7 November 2019 ensure that Ofsted is provided with information regarding all persons living in the household so that the required suitability and vetting checks can be carried out 21/11/2019

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Due date

ensure risk assessments effectively identify hazards and implement safety measures so that children are not exposed to potential risks 21/11/2019

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Due date

ensure appropriate fire safety equipment is available in case of an emergency. 21/11/2019

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY548919 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10111333 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 to 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Castle Gresley, Derbyshire. She operates all year round from 7am until 5pm Monday to Friday, except for family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed and discussed with the childminder the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector had a tour of the premises with the childminder and discussed with her how she organises her setting. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder and spoke with children during the inspection. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She reviewed relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons working in the household. n The inspector took account of the views of parents from feedback provided by the childminder for the inspection.

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Inspection activities

7 November 2019 We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

7 November 2019 regulates and inspects to 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 and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, 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, safeguarding and child protection.

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