Childminder in Derbyshire

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

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

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder has significant areas of weakness in her knowledge of safeguarding, in particular, recognising the signs of extremism, female genital mutilation and dealing with safeguarding concerns. Additionally, the childminder does not make sure that she knows a family's background before children start attending, in particular, children who speak English as an additional language (EAL).

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder does not show a high level of understanding of children's interests and next steps. This results in children's learning not being extended and developed. The childminder does not understand what a curriculum is. This has a negative impact on children, due to their learning not being sequenced and play and learning opportunities being very limited. For example, children cannot choose any other play equipment; they can only use the small number of toys selected for them by the childminder.

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The provision is inadequate

Children do have some positive experiences with the childminder. They enter the childminder's home calmly and become settled in their play. Children smile and laugh in the childminder's care. The childminder provides experiences for the children to play together, such as building a tower and knocking it down. The childminder gives positive reinforcement when children succeed in their achievements, saying, 'well done' and 'that's great'.

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need to do better?

n The childminder's knowledge of safeguarding is extremely weak. The childminder is unable to respond appropriately when she is presented with scenarios covering a range of possible safeguarding situations. n The childminder presented two activities all morning for the children to play with, which were jigsaws and blocks. The childminder gave praise throughout each activity, encouraging the children to have a go, however, this was not consistent. The children showed interest initially in the blocks, however, the activity of building a tower and knocking it over soon became too repetitive for the children who became bored. The childminder did not enhance the activity further. n The childminder's kitchen contained clutter on the work surfaces which are used to prepare food. Risk assessments are not used to help to maintain a safe space to cook. The cooker hob is dirty. There is a potential risk to children's health due

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to poor hygiene in the kitchen food preparation areas. n The childminder is unaware of how to enhance children's learning experiences within the wider environment. Her lack of knowledge and understanding of a curriculum affects the opportunities children have to explore and develop new

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19 May 2023 ideas. n The childminder does not present age-appropriate activities and sets children's next steps too high. Children take part in activities, such as counting from one to 19. However, such an activity is too advanced for the group of children present. The childminder did not notice that children were not engaging and continued to count higher than the children's understanding. n The childminder does have a close relationship with parents, sharing information on the children's daily events through an online communication system. However, the childminder does not ensure that the needs of children who speak EAL are met from the moment they start. n Parents are happy with the level of care their children receive and have brought their other children over the years. However, they are unaware of the next steps the childminder has identified for their child or what she is providing for the child

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to help them to work towards their next steps. n Some children do struggle to manage their emotions throughout activities and become impatient when waiting their turn. The childminder shows inconsistency when tackling this, giving some children more attention than others, which means that some children become unclear about behaviour expectations. Nevertheless, overall, children do generally behave well.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder's safeguarding practice and knowledge is weak. She is unclear on her responsibility to safeguard and protect children, in particular, around the 'Prevent' duty and extremism. She understands who to report her concerns to, however, shows a lack of knowledge about how to identify risks to keep children safe. The childminder ensures that her safeguarding training is all up to date, however, she does not retain this information effectively. The premises are secure and the childminder is vigilant about this.

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Due date

ensure that all areas of safeguarding knowledge are secure and children are fully protected from harm 02/06/2023

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Due date

ensure that children's learning and development are accurately assessed and that appropriate next steps in learning are set 02/06/2023

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Due date

19 May 2023 ensure that an effective curriculum is in place for children who speak EAL 02/06/2023

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Due date

ensure that risk assessments within the kitchen are fully effective to create a hygienic preparation space. 02/06/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY447205 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10280251 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 3 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 20 September 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Glossop, Derbyshire. She holds an early years qualification at level 3. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for the early years foundation stage curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoor and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n Documents were presented, such as first-aid qualifications and Disclosure and Barring Service information. n The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

19 May 2023 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

19 May 2023 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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