Childminder in Derby

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 Good

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The provision requires improvement

Children are greeted by the childminder with a smile. They develop a close relationship with the childminder and her assistant and are happy in their care. Children happily seek a reassuring cuddle and settle quickly. This helps them feel safe. Children behave well and follow the childminder's instructions. However, the childminder limits children's ability to explore the available resources and make choices in their own play. For example, older children are stopped from exploring the toys available as the childminder states these are for the younger children.

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The provision requires improvement

Children are supported by the childminder to be independent. They wash their hands without support and put their own shoes on. Children understand the routines of the day, including when it is time for snack and time to get ready to go for a walk. They show good manners throughout the day, which the childminder reminds them of frequently. However, they are not supported to develop other vital skills and knowledge needed in preparation for the next stage of learning.

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The provision requires improvement

Children enjoy reading books with the childminder and her assistant. They answer questions about the pictures they see and learn to turn the pages carefully with the assistant's support. Children confidently share their ideas about the story and make suggestions about what might happen next. However, the childminder does not consistently plan activities or offer age-appropriate support to help children develop well. Consequently, children do not make the best possible progress in their learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder and her assistant know the children's different personalities and understand their care needs. They set out some resources based on the changing seasons of the year and on what children enjoy playing with. The childminder is able to identify when a child needs additional support with aspects of their learning and explains how she would provide help. However, she does not assess children's development accurately. Activities that are provided for children are generally mundane and do not offer children enough challenge. n The childminder generally interacts with children while they play. For example, she helps children to hold a pencil correctly as they draw a face and talks to them about the different features of their own face. The childminder encourages children to think; she helps them to identify their nose and supports them to smell. However, the childminder does not arrange age-appropriate resources or

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plan challenging activities to help children build on their previous skills and learning. She does not focus her support on what children need to learn next, and therefore children's independent learning is limited. n The childminder talks to the youngest children about what they are doing. She

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22 September 2022 encourages them to bang musical instruments and repeats the sounds they make. The childminder presses buttons on musical toys and asks children what they can hear. n Children are kind to one another, asking if others are 'alright' and passing them toys to play with. The childminder reminds children of her house rules, such as to use inside voices and to sit calmly. However, overall, the childminder's expectations for children's behaviour are unrealistic and not appropriate to children's ages and level of understanding. For example, children are continually told to 'calm down' as they attempt to find items to practise their balancing skills on and try to create their own play from the limited options provided. The childminder uses inappropriate terminology, as she describes this behaviour as 'naughty'. At times, she uses other phases to describe the children, such as 'you're a horror', in jest, when talking to them.

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need to do better?

n The childminder undertakes required mandatory training, such as safeguarding and first aid. She has previously completed online training regarding supporting children who may have additional needs. However, the childminder does not reflect well enough on her own practice or consider her own professional development. She lacks knowledge of aspects of child development. The childminder does not understand how to plan and provide a curriculum that enables children to build on what they already know and can do. n The childminder works alongside parents and carers and shares information about what children have been doing while in her care. Parents say they feel supported with children's care routines and know children have a loving relationship with the childminder. They comment that the childminder provides a range of healthy meals.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant have a good understanding of their role in safeguarding children. They demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. The childminder knows when, and where, to make a referral if she is concerned, including if an allegation is made. She has a safeguarding policy and procedure that is kept up to date. The childminder undertakes regular training to refresh her knowledge on how to keep children safe. She checks the premises regularly to ensure it is a safe and secure environment for children to play. The childminder is aware of what she needs to tell Ofsted about.

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Due date

22 September 2022 develop the curriculum to ensure it clearly identifies what it is that children need to learn and how this supports their individual needs, offers appropriate challenge and reflects their interests, to help all children make good progress 23/10/2022

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Due date

improve professional knowledge of child development and enhance teaching skills to better support each child's learning needs 23/10/2022

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Due date

ensure behaviour expectations are realistic, age appropriate, and positive terminology is used at all times. 23/10/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number 206011 Local authority Derby Inspection number 10072519 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 13 Date of previous inspection 28 July 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2000. She lives in Littleover, Derby, and works with an assistant. The childminding provision operates Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 5.30pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds 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 setting and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector looked at and discussed all the areas of the home used for childminding. n The inspector observed the childminder and her assistant interacting with children and evaluated the quality of learning during play. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder regularly during the inspection. n The childminder and inspector discussed children's learning and development, including children's interests. n The inspector sampled a variety of documentation, such as first-aid certificate, policies and procedures, and evidence of the childminder's suitability. n The inspector took parents' and children's views and comments into consideration.

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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

22 September 2022 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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