Childminder in Derbyshire

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

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

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The provision is inadequate

Children's welfare is not assured. The childminder has failed to share information with Ofsted about significant events that may have affected the suitability of those in the household where she cares for children.

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The provision is inadequate

Despite this, children are very happy with this caring childminder, who teaches them to become independent and to respect each other. Children's emotional security is well supported. Children learn from a curriculum focused on helping them to understand their feelings. For example, children laugh as they pull faces in the mirror, as they talk about different feelings with the childminder. There is a good selection of books and toys available to help support children's emotional well-being, which the childminder uses well.

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The provision is inadequate

Children receive praise and encouragement from the childminder, helping to build their self-esteem. The childminder is a good role model to children; she is kind and calm. Children are taught to behave well by the childminder. They play happily together, respecting each other and taking turns with toys. This is also reflected in the childminder's considered approach to teaching older children to be caring towards babies.

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder has high expectations for children, who are well prepared for their next step in learning. The childminder has considered what they need to know to help them to succeed at school. For example, children proudly demonstrate writing their own names.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not ensure the safe and efficient management of her setting. She has failed to notify Ofsted of significant events, which are requirements of her registration. This means areas of the childminder's leadership are weak as she does not fulfil her statutory duties. n Children move confidently round the childminder's home and are taught to take care of themselves. For example, the childminder has thought about how best to help children access the toilet upstairs. She uses this as an opportunity to teach children about assessing risks and managing their own safety, alongside toileting. n Children take responsibility for their own care needs as they wipe their nose and dispose of their tissues. They know to wash their hands to prevent the spread of infection and manage this themselves. This helps to support their growing independence. n The childminder has a well-designed curriculum which results in a considered

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need to do better?

approach to supporting the children in her care. She knows the children well and

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27 May 2022 uses their needs and interests as a basis for planning. For example, the childminder helps children learn about numbers by hiding numerals for them to find in a 'Pass the parcel' activity. The childminder extends learning, using the activity to teach children to take turns, gently reminding more confident children to give others a chance to answer. n The childminder has considered what skills children need to be ready to move on to school. For example, she focuses on children's independence, and personal and social skills. Children are provided with child-safe knives so they can peel and chop their own fruit at snack time. The childminder demonstrates how to use the utensils safely, helping children to hold them. n The childminder skilfully supports children's imaginations. For example, she encourages children to dress up in costumes to celebrate The Queen's Platinum Jubilee, talking about what food a queen might eat. Young children eagerly

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show friends the 'crown jewels' they are wearing, sharing them with each other and the childminder. n The childminder supports children's communication well. For example, children remind the childminder of the volcano they made together, 'that erupted'. The childminder comments on children's play and models correct language. Children chat happily to the childminder and each other. This means children make good progress in their speech development. n The childminder has a considered approach to sharing information with parents. She shares children's next steps and ideas for activities to support further learning at home. Parents report that their child is, 'always so excited and happy to be there'. However, the childminder does not yet help parents understand how to keep children safe online.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has failed to fully understand her safeguarding responsibilities and follow appropriate safeguarding procedures when presented with concerns of a safeguarding nature. However, the childminder has identified the safeguarding issues; she has risk assessed the events and informed parents that they have taken place. This is despite demonstrating an appropriate knowledge of the possible signs of abuse and neglect. The childminder demonstrates an understanding of other safeguarding issues, such as the risks to children of being exposed to extremist views.

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Due date

27 May 2022 ensure knowledge of safeguarding procedures is up to date and that the correct action is followed if any concerns arise. 27/11/2022

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should:

n develop parents' understanding of how to keep children safe at home when using the internet and social media.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY231654 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10231721 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 5 Date of previous inspection 19 September 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in Derbyshire. She provides care all year round, from 7.30am until 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder offers funded nursery education places for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises with the childminder. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n Children spoke to/communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector carried out joint observations of group activities with the childminder. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the curriculum had been

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implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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