Childminder in Derbyshire

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

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

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The provision requires improvement

Children feel happy and safe with this childminder and her assistant. Babies settle quickly into the setting and develop warm relationships with the older children, who help babies put hats on and encourage them to join them outside. The childminder and staff are kind and caring towards children. They show care and concern for children in the heat and take appropriate action to keep them cool.

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The provision requires improvement

Children enjoy their time at this lively, enjoyable setting. They choose from a wide range of appropriate resources and lead their own play, inside and outside. This gives them ample opportunity to find their own way of doing things. For example, children enjoy investigating the water tray, scooping and pouring. However, the childminder does not implement all areas of learning well enough to meet children's individual needs. For instance, while learning aims are identified, they are not consistently implemented.

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder recognises that children have had fewer chances to learn about their community due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now that restrictions have lifted, she has placed a strong emphasis on children understanding the world around them. For example, they go on outings to parks, schools and churches and take part in local events. This helps children to understand about different cultures, festivals and people who help them, and provides a wide range of experiences.

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need to do better?

n Behaviour is good in the setting. The childminder and her assistant have a good understanding of how to manage young children's behaviour and implement this well. They notice when children are growing frustrated and step in to help children manage their relationships. Children get on well together and confidently access different areas of the playroom and garden independently. They listen to and are kind to each other. n The childminder and her assistant have a well-considered approach to transitions. They take a long-term view, preparing children for their next stage, drawing in different elements children will need to know to move on successfully. However, they do not consistently promote children's independence. For example, older children sit in high chairs at mealtimes. n Parents are happy and confident when leaving children in the childminder's care. Parents and families know what children are learning about and are given

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appropriate information to extend this at home. Parents feel well supported and this helps to build good working relationships. n The childminder provides a wide range of healthy meals and promotes children's health and well-being. Children are provided with opportunities to be physically active and to rest. They are taught about keeping themselves safe. For example,

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11 July 2022 the childminder and her assistant explain to children why they need to drink water and wear a hat in the heat. n Staff take children's interests and needs into account when planning. For example, when considering the need to keep children cool in hot weather, they plan water and bubble play to help young children cool off. Children laugh as they jump to catch the bubbles, while the childminder and her assistant ensure the children stay in the shade. n The childminder and her assistant understand what they want children to learn, but they do not always succeed in putting this into practice. Children quickly lose interest in planned activities because their interests and dispositions to learning have not been fully considered. For instance, during a fish-themed craft activity, the intention was to teach children about colours and shapes. However, the childminder failed to successfully engage with children sufficiently well to enable

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them to learn from the activity. n The quality of education is not consistent. For example, interactions with babies are frequently interrupted by the needs of older children being given priority. This means interactions do not always have a positive impact on babies' communication and language skills. n Children's literacy is well supported. Children enjoy listening to stories and show their understanding as they point out pictures and respond to the childminder's questions about the story. Children enjoy handling books independently. There is a wide range of books on offer to support children's interests. n The childminder and her assistant complete comprehensive training, including first aid and food hygiene, and they update their safeguarding knowledge regularly. This has a positive impact on children's welfare. The childminder's assistant feels well supported and enjoys their work.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder knows the different types of abuse along with the potential signs and symptoms. She has a good understanding of wider safeguarding issues, for example keeping children safe online and how to report any concerns. The childminder knows the steps to take if she is concerned about a child or if a child makes a disclosure. She understands who to contact if an allegation is made against herself or a member of her household. The childminder completes regular risk assessments to ensure the premises are safe and secure.

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should:

n promote children's independence more consistently, especially at mealtimes n improve implementation of the curriculum to ensure that it captures and

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should:

11 July 2022 maintains children's interest, is ambitious and sequenced, and builds on what children already know and can do n review the organisation of activities and routines to better support children's needs, especially babies n strengthen staff interactions with babies and toddlers to consistently help and develop their language skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY483939 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10231954 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 18 Number of children on roll 24 Date of previous inspection 1 September 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Ripley, Derbyshire. She works with an assistant and co-childminder. She provides care Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 5.45pm, all year round, except for Christmas and bank and family holidays. The childminder and her assistant each hold an early years qualification at level 3.

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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 childminder showed the inspector the setting and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. 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 Staff spoke to 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 staff, the childminder and children. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of a group activity with the

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childminder. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the curriculum had been 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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