Childminder in Derbyshire

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

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

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The provision is inadequate

Children's safety is not ensured because the childminder and her assistant do not have a suitable understanding of how to identify and manage child protection issues.

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The provision is inadequate

Children explore the outdoor environment with confidence and interest. Younger children show fascination with balls and beam with enjoyment as they play with them. They grasp them in both hands, roll them forward and then crawl after them. They kneel or pull themselves up to standing as they manoeuvre around the outdoor area. Children listen well to stories and show an interest in books. However, the childminder does not always identify what she wants the children to learn or support them to extend their knowledge and skills. For example, as older children assemble and decorate a pre-cut dinosaur they work quickly through the activity with very little communication. They follow the instructions from the childminder and are not encouraged to try things out for themselves, such as how to attach the different parts.

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The provision is inadequate

Children listen carefully to reminders about sharing the toys and relay this to other children to resolve any minor disagreements. They take notice of what their friends are doing and show support. For example, they tell each other at snack time that they need to remove the calyx from their strawberry before eating it.

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need to do better?

n The childminder and her assistant do not have a suitable knowledge and understanding of child protection issues. They are unfamiliar with the correct procedures to follow in the event of an allegation. They lack knowledge of issues, such as exploitation and the 'Prevent' duty guidance 2015. n All children demonstrate emotional security and attachments with the childminder and her assistant. The childminder ensures that she helps children who are new to the setting to settle and feel comfortable. Children listen to instructions and clearly understand what is expected of them, for example at meal times. n Children have access to a well-organised environment, both indoors and outdoors. The childminder uses children's current interests to inform resources and activities. She plans for experiences that children do not undertake elsewhere. For example, she regularly takes children to the park to feed the

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ducks. n The childminder observes children to establish their current stage of development. However, she does not plan her curriculum well enough to ensure it is challenging and identifies what she wants children to learn from the activities. Furthermore, neither her nor her assistant provide consistent support

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need to do better?

22 July 2021 during activities to help children to build on what they know already and can do. n The childminder has completed training to improve her knowledge of how to manage children's behaviour since the last inspection. The childminder and her assistant provide clear and consistent reminders of the expectations and meaningful praise to acknowledge children's achievements and efforts. Children listen to and follow instructions and demonstrate an understanding of the routines. However, the childminder has not undertaken professional development opportunities to improve her knowledge of learning and development, to ensure the quality of education is good or better. n Parents express how caring the childminder is and how much their children enjoy attending her setting. The childminder provides parents with a daily handover so they are informed about their children's care and achievements. The childminder also shares information with other settings that children attend,

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need to do better?

so that they are kept up to date with children's progress. She encourages parents to share the progress check at age two with relevant professionals to ensure children's needs are met. n The childminder takes appropriate steps to promote children's health. Careful consideration is given to children's safety when they play outdoors during warm weather. The childminder teaches children about the importance of healthy foods. Children take responsibility for their self-care, such as washing their hands before eating.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant do not have sufficient knowledge of how to identify and manage concerns about children, or an allegation against an adult. The childminder and her assistant maintain continual communication to ensure children are supervised and their needs are met. The premises are safe and secure. There are effective procedures in place to ensure children's safety when they are asleep.

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Due date

develop a suitable knowledge and understanding of how to identify and manage child protection concerns, and what to do if there is an allegation 29/07/2021

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Due date

22 July 2021 ensure that the curriculum is challenging and identifies what you want children to learn 22/08/2021

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Due date

ensure that children's learning and development is supported by quality interactions to help them to build on what they already know and can do. 22/08/2021

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY412589 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10126666 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 12 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection 24 September 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010 and is in Alfreton, Derbyshire. She operates from 6.45am to 5pm term time only. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder works with an assistant. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. 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, her assistant and the children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of adults living and working on the premises. n The inspector reviewed relevant documentation, such as evidence of training. n The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers provided through written comments.

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Inspection activities

22 July 2021 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

22 July 2021 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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