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 Good

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The provision requires improvement

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's home. They are confident to approach and speak to new people, which shows that they feel safe and secure. The childminder is kind and attentive to children. She follows their lead in their self-chosen play and encourages them to make independent choices. However, the childminder does not always plan effectively enough to ensure that adult-led activities are tailored to promote what children need to learn next. Consequently, children soon lose interest and often wander away from activities after short periods. This hinders the progress that some children make in their learning and development.

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The provision requires improvement

Children benefit from consistent praise and encouragement from the childminder, which boosts their confidence and self-esteem. The relationship they have with the childminder is very positive. Children behave well as they learn that there are times when they need to share and take turns. Children react positively when the childminder asks them to help tidy toys away. She encourages them to manage their own hygiene and personal needs. The childminder is not currently using her garden for outdoor play, but she takes the children on outings to places of interest.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows the children well and demonstrates an understanding of their stages of development and interests. She knows what children need to learn next to make good progress in their learning. However, the childminder does not always use this information well enough to plan experiences that help children to learn. As a result, young children sometimes lack motivation to engage in purposeful play and concentrate on activities. n The childminder places a good focus on building children's literacy skills. She has a varied range of books to suit the various ages and interests of children. Children snuggle up to the childminder and enjoy listening to their favourite stories. n The childminder models speech as she provides children with a commentary on their play. She introduces children to naming vocabulary as they play and as they have their snacks and meals. For example, the childminder names fruits

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need to do better?

that they are eating. However, she does not ensure that children have opportunities to use the language they have heard. For example, the childminder responds when children point to what they want rather than verbally asking for what they would like. n Children have an extensive range of resources and toys to choose from to make independent choices in their play. This enables them to follow their own interests. However, the childminder has not considered the impact of providing children with so many resources at once, which means that the environment is

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28 March 2023 overcrowded. This means that children do not always have sufficient room to further develop their ideas. For example, children are not able to move around a mat they are using to drive and park toy cars. n Children develop an understanding of how to lead a healthy lifestyle. The childminder encourages them to practise brushing their teeth after meals. Young children enjoy a range of healthy snacks and meals and independently feed themselves. They have access to their own water beakers and know when they need to have a drink. The childminder teaches children good hygiene routines. For example, they wash their hands thoroughly and regularly. n The childminder builds strong partnerships with parents. Several families have had children in her care for many years and she knows them extremely well. The childminder works with parents to help children to settle and invites them to visit before they start to support their transition into her home. However, she

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need to do better?

does not consistently gather information about children's abilities and interests from parents, to support children's learning from the start. n Children understand what is expected of them. Boundaries are consistently embedded, which means that children behave well. Children listen well and follow instructions. For example, when it is time to tidy up, children follow the childminder's lead and pick up cars they have been playing with and put them in a basket.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her responsibility to safeguard children. She can describe signs that could indicate a child is at risk and broader safeguarding issues that could affect children. The childminder understands how to refer any concerns she might have about the children she cares for and how to report any allegations about herself or any other members of the household. The childminder risk assesses the home environment to ensure children's safety. For example, she makes alternative plans when children cannot use the garden due to building work. The childminder supervises children closely and teaches them how to behave sensibly around the family's dog. For instance, they know not to disturb the dog when it is asleep.

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Due date

28 March 2023 improve the planning of activities so that all children are able to consistently participate in exciting and challenging experiences which take account of their stages of development and interests. 25/04/2023

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should:

n support children to develop effective communication skills by consistently encouraging them to use the language they have heard n improve the organisation of the environment to ensure that children have enough space to fully engage in their play activities n gather more information from parents about what their children already know, understand and can do when they first start to attend the setting.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY298256 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10280595 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 20 Date of previous inspection 30 August 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Long Eaton, Derbyshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant.

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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 setting. n The inspector observed a range of play activities in the childminder's home. She considered, with the childminder, the impact of teaching on children's learning and development and discussed children's progress. n The inspector and the childminder had a learning walk around the setting. They discussed how the environment is organised and the curriculum is planned to support children's learning. The inspector took account of how the childminder carries out risk assessments to ensure that children remain safe. n At appropriate times during the inspection, the inspector spoke to the children and the childminder. She also took account of the written views of parents. The

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inspector observed the quality of interactions between the childminder and the children attending. n A sample of documentation that supports the effective management of the childcare was viewed by the inspector. This included policies and evidence of qualifications, the suitability of the childminder and other 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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Inspection activities

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