Childminder in Derbyshire

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

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

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The provision requires improvement

Children are happy in the childminder's care and enjoy attending her home. They quickly settle and are eager to play with their chosen toys. Children are confident in their surroundings and enjoy the company of the childminder and other children. They develop their independence as they access the toys and resources on offer.

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The provision requires improvement

Children feel safe and secure. They use the slide with enthusiasm and walk carefully up the steps. Children behave well. They take turns and play cooperatively together as they throw balls through a hole in the tent. They giggle and smile as a ball pops out on the other side of the tent. Children join in with activities that interest them and listen to the childminder.

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The provision requires improvement

Some children, however, become disengaged with their play. This is because the childminder does not provide activities that match children's capabilities. She does not build upon what children already know and can do. Consequently, children lose interest and and move onto more challenging opportunities. For example. the childminder plans an activity for the children to build and count bricks. Once they have completed this they move away and become involved in playing with the play food and kitchen.

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need to do better?

n The childminder plans a curriculum that takes into consideration children's interests. She lets children take the lead in their play. The childminder does not identify or implement children's next steps into their learning. Children clearly enjoy the opportunities on offer. For example, they play with the train track and the dolls, but this is not enough to extend their learning and they soon become disengaged. n The childminder has completed her mandatory first-aid and safeguarding training. However, she has not thought how she can access training to ensure her practice improves. For example, she recognises that she needs to improve on how she plans for children's learning, but she has not explored ways in which she can develop and strengthen her skills in this area further. n Parents say that they are very happy with the provision and the care their children receive. They comment that their children interact with the caring

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childminder and enjoy attending. The childminder communicates with parents using the telephone and a software programme. This is so they know what children are doing while in her care. n The childminder teaches children to manage their self-care needs. Children achieve simple tasks for themselves, such as washing their hands. Children love to feed the rabbit lettuce. They understand to wash their hands afterward. n The childminder finds out what children do at home from their parents. To

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need to do better?

14 July 2021 extend these experiences the childminder takes the children to toddler groups. Children mix with other children. This helps develop their social skills in readiness for school. n The childminder teaches the children how to behave. The children know what is expected of them. They play well together and share the toys. They use the toy foods and pretend to cook dinner. They enjoy this opportunity and share the equipment to make chocolate cake. Children know they need to cook the cake in the oven. n The childminder speaks clearly and provides narratives as children play. She gives children good eye contact to help to encourage their speaking skills. The childminder asks children questions to encourage them to think and promotes their conversational skills. This is evident as children play on the toy telephone and pretend to talk to their mummies.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is aware of her responsibilities to keep children safe. She knows the signs that might indicate a child is at risk of harm. She knows which agencies to contact should concerns arise. The childminder understands the procedure to take if there is an allegation made against herself or a member of her family. The premises is secure and she carries out fire drills so that children learn how to quickly and safely exit the childminder's home in the event of a fire. The childminder conducts regular checks of her home to minimise hazards to ensure it is safe for the children to play in.

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Due date

ensure assessment is strong enough to accurately identify children's current development and use this information to plan and deliver appropriate activities, which build on what each child already knows and can do 03/09/2021

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Due date

keep knowledge and skills up to date so that there is a an understanding of how to plan and implement a curriculum that helps all children to make good progress. 03/09/2021

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY561272 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10190675 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 12 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Long Eaton, Nottinghamshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays, family holidays and a week at Christmas.

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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 her evaluation of the provider. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk of the childminder's provision. The childminder discussed how she organises and implements her curriculum. n The inspector and the childminder took part in a joint observation. The inspector considered the quality of education during activities and the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. She observed interactions between the childminder and the children and considered the impact these have on children's learning. n The inspector took account of the views of some parents by talking to them face

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to face. n The inspector had a discussion with the childminder about her training and how she evaluates her practice. The inspector and childminder discussed the childminder's future plans. n The inspector reviewed relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members.

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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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