Childminder 207931

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

The quality of education Inadequate Behaviour and attitudes Inadequate Personal development Inadequate Leadership and management Inadequate Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Inadequate

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The provision is inadequate

Children are often very quiet during activities. They rarely build on their existing communication and language skills. They regularly play alongside each other with the toys in silence. They do not initiate play or join in with others and are not supported to do this. Children are sometimes passive participants in the activities. As a result, they quickly disengage from what they are doing.

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The provision is inadequate

Children are not developing many of the characteristics and attitudes they need for their future learning. They lack the confidence to attempt to do simple things such as counting or holding a pen to colour. They frequently look to the childminder for reassurance. They sometimes sit back and watch others and are hesitant to participate. They lack the ability to make their needs known. They are unable to use the resources independently during some activities as they are not given the opportunity to do so.

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The provision is inadequate

Despite the poor level of support, children behave well. They listen to and follow instructions, such as to tidy away the toys. They are able to manage their own care skills. They are comfortable when there are visitors to the setting.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has failed to address most of the actions raised at the last inspection. The quality of education remains poor. The childminder continues to lack knowledge of how to recognise and manage child protection concerns. Furthermore, there are additional breaches of requirements identified at this inspection. Although the childminder has undertaken some professional development, this is not improving her knowledge, skills or practice. n The childminder does not demonstrate that she is able to assess where children are in their development. She does not recognise what children are capable of. She fails to identify when they need support. Her assessment is not thorough enough and does not take into account the different ways children learn. n The childminder's plans to support children's learning and development are weak. She does not give suitable consideration to the knowledge children need

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need to do better?

and only includes a narrow range of skills. This does not give children the depth or breadth of knowledge, understanding or skills they need for their future learning. Furthermore, she does not plan to enhance the opportunities that children have already had in order to broaden their experiences. n The support for children's learning is poor. The childminder mainly observes children as they play and does not join in. She occasionally asks children a few questions, such as colour or shape names. This usually confirms what children already know, rather than extending their knowledge or understanding. Furthermore, she fails to encourage children's independence and decision-

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need to do better?

14 June 2021 making. For example, during a colouring activity, children had to ask the childminder each time they wanted a different colour pen. n The childminder has not developed appropriate partnership working with parents or other settings that children attend. She does not discuss with parents what children can already do or are learning next. She fails to establish how they can work together to support children's ongoing development. In addition, she does not ensure that she shares the progress check at age two with parents, other settings or other relevant professionals. The childminder is not ensuring that there is consistent support to meet children's needs. n The childminder meets children's dietary needs and provides healthy options at mealtimes. She explains to children how to keep themselves safe and the impact of taking risks. Children show respect for the environment and the resources.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder does not have an appropriate knowledge of child protection issues, such as exploitation. She lacks understanding of where to refer child protection concerns. The childminder undertakes an appropriate risk assessment of the premises. She takes appropriate steps when something changes in the home. She reviews the risk assessment each time a child starts at her setting to ensure the premises are suitable. The childminder ensures that she can see or hear the children at all times so that she can provide appropriate supervision.

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Due date

develop a suitable knowledge and understanding of child protection issues and where to refer child protection concerns to 12/07/2021

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Due date

enable information sharing with parents and carers to update them on what their child is learning next and to agree consistent support 12/07/2021

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Due date

14 June 2021 ensure that information is shared with other settings that children attend to provide consistent support for their learning, development and needs 12/07/2021

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Due date

undertake a programme of professional development that helps you to understand your role and responsibilities, and how to provide quality learning experiences for children. 12/07/2021

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Due date

ensure that assessment helps you to understand what children can already do, what they need to learn next, and where they need support to inform your curriculum planning 14/09/2021

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Due date

ensure that the curriculum helps children to build on what they already know and can do across all areas of learning 14/09/2021

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Due date

ensure that appropriate support is provided for children's learning and development to help them to make progress 14/09/2021

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Due date

review children's progress between the ages of two and three years and share this information with parents, other settings that children attend, and other relevant professionals. 12/07/2021

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Setting details

Unique reference number 207931 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10148117 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 14 February 2020

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Tibshelf, Derbyshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector observed the quality of education and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector discussed the planning for children's learning and development with the childminder. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises. n The inspector reviewed relevant documentation, such as evidence of training. n The inspector discussed the procedures for evaluation and the priorities for improvement with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers provided through written comments.

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Inspection activities

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

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