Childminder in Derby

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 are happy in the childminder's home. They develop strong relationships with the childminder and her assistant. Children laugh and join in dancing activities and the actions of familiar songs and rhymes. They demonstrate they feel safe, as they snuggle with the childminder's assistant for cuddles while they watch the other children play.

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder struggles to meet the needs of all children, particularly during busy times such as lunchtime. This is because the childminder exceeds the required child/staff ratios. Children do not always benefit from meaningful learning as activities are not planned to meet their next steps in learning. The childminder and her assistants lack some of the necessary knowledge and skills to help children make progress in their learning. That said, the childminder and her assistant understand the children's care needs and recognise their interests.

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The provision requires improvement

Overall, children behave well. They understand the childminder's expectations and confidently follow daily routines. For example, children know they must sit to eat a snack. As some children finish eating, they get up to play, while other children happily remain sat down to finish their food.

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need to do better?

n On occasions, the childminder exceeds the required staff: child ratios. This results in some children's individual needs not being met. During lunchtime, children who need to use the toilet are not swiftly supported. This results in accidents that could have been avoided. n The childminder does not plan activities to meet children's individual needs. She has not put strategies in place to help them with their individual next steps in learning. For example, younger children's early communication and language skills are not always sufficiently supported. That said, the childminder plans some activities based on the children's interests. For example, children enjoy messy play, trips out, and music and dance activities. n The childminder and her assistant's teaching is not always sufficiently responsive to children's individual learning needs. Quieter children, or those not joining in adult-led activities, sometimes wander and are not engaged in free play. These

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children are unable to self-select resources and develop their play ideas as resources are not always easily accessible. n The childminder does not identify gaps in her knowledge or weaknesses in her or her assistant's practice. She does not target professional development to improve the quality of teaching and education to a consistently good level. n The childminder plans healthy meals and snacks for the children. Children wipe their hands with warm flannels before eating. However, the childminder does

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6 January 2023 not consistently encourage children to develop age-appropriate self-care skills. She feeds older children a drink in a bottle with a teat. This does not promote children's independence or early understanding of healthy lifestyles and oral health. n Older children are supported to learn new words during adult-led baking activities, including mathematical language. For example, as children spoon sugar cube onto the weighing scales; the enthusiastic childminder helps them to understand new words such as balanced and weight. n The childminder has positive relationships with parents. She regularly shares information, photos and verbal feedback regarding children's care and activities. Methods used to communicate and share information are strong. For example, the childminder provides advice to support parents with children's potty training at home. This ensures continuity in care and learning.

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need to do better?

n Children are supported to behave well. For example, when toddlers have a minor squabble, they are offered clear explanations as to why some behaviours are not kind. Children listen and respond by patting their friend's arm and saying sorry. Children are learning to make friends and be respectful to each other. Toddlers pretend to do each other's hair and help each other to put on their shoes.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant have a sound knowledge of safeguarding. They know what signs of abuse to look for and their responsibilities in keeping children safe. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the signs and symptoms that indicate a child may be at risk of harm. She is confident to record and report any concerns to the relevant professionals. The childminder and her assistant have a sound knowledge of the 'Prevent' duty and county lines. The childminder checks the home regularly to ensure it is a safe place for children to play. Children are always supervised and the childminder's home is secure.

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Due date

ensure the individual needs of all children are met when making exceptions to the usual staff: child ratios 13/01/2023

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Due date

6 January 2023 identify clearly what individual children need to learn, and use this information to plan and deliver an effective curriculum that builds consistently on what individual children already know and can do 10/02/2023

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Due date

target professional development to improve the quality of teaching and education to a consistently good level 10/02/2023

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should:

n strengthen the support for children to develop their self-care skills and develop healthy lifestyles with regard to oral heath

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Setting details

Unique reference number 205878 Local authority Derby Inspection number 10234306 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 48 Date of previous inspection 20 March 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2000 and lives in Derby. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3. She is registered to work with two assistants. 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 childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector viewed the home and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about her curriculum and what she wants the children to learn. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector talked to the assistant at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of her views. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this has on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and her assistant and children. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their

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views. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of the assistants working with the childminder.

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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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