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 Inadequate

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder has not addressed all the actions set at her last inspection. This has a significant impact on children's safety and the quality of education they receive while in the childminder's care. The childminder does not have secure knowledge of county lines and how to keep children safe from potential radicalisation. Nevertheless, she and her assistant are secure in all other aspects of child protection. Children do not benefit from a curriculum that is coherent or ambitious enough to support their learning.

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The provision is inadequate

Children are not provided with activities that are specifically tailored to support their intended learning. The childminder does not have a clear understanding of how to identify what she wants the children to learn and what is age-appropriate for them. For example, two-year-old children are encouraged to learn the names of shapes and colours, rather than help them develop good language and communication skills. When the childminder and her assistant interact and engage with children, it is less purposeful to support children's learning. As a result, children do not learn as much as they can. The childminder uses British Sign Language to communicate with children. She has also recruited a communication support worker/assistant to help model spoken language to children. However, this arrangement is still in its infancy and is not yet effective enough to develop children's speaking skills that underpin all areas of their learning.

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder is nurturing and caring with the children. She smiles and claps at them. She acknowledges their achievements when they use their feet correctly on a pedal scooter to move it along. In the main, children behave appropriately.

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need to do better?

n Children's ongoing safety is potentially compromised. Despite the childminder completing another child protection training course, she still does not have a secure understanding of how to recognise and protect children from potential radicalisation. Her knowledge of county lines is also not secure, which potentially puts children at risk of harm. n The childminder has not addressed all the actions set at her last inspection. This results in children's development and progress being hindered and does not support them to be ready for the next stage in their learning. n The curriculum for children's learning is not clear. The childminder lacks a secure understanding of what she wants the children to learn according to their age and development. She is unclear how she will support them to gain greater knowledge and skills. She does not purposefully plan activities and experiences or tailor them precisely to support the intended learning for each child.

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need to do better?

Consequently, children do not learn as much as they can. For example, during

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18 April 2023 outside play, children play with plastic balls and racquets. Both the childminder and her assistant support children's enjoyment, but they fail to ignite children's interest in purposeful learning or extend and build on their knowledge. n The childminder interacts with children using British sign language. Children are beginning to receive support to broaden their vocabulary and spoken English. However, the communication support worker does not yet fully support children's communication and language development. Consequently, the dialogue between adults and children during play and daily routines is still not good enough. Their practice does not ensure children receive a well-maintained, language-rich environment. n Children explore the toys provided by the childminder. During this time, they lack concentration and often move on too quickly to another activity. The childminder and her assistant praise the children. However, they do not make

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need to do better?

sure children consolidate their learning or encourage them to have a more focused and positive attitude to their learning. n The childminder makes sure children are given time to resettle after their holidays. She is kind and sensitive to their personal needs, such as when children need a sleep. Children have close attachments with the childminder as they fall asleep while being cuddled. n Children develop some independence skills as they begin to understand about what is expected of them. For example, they know to take off their coats by themselves and attempt to use a knife to butter their cracker at lunchtime. They respond appropriately to daily routines, such as handwashing. n Parents' written comments praise the childminder for her flexibility and the care she provides for their children. Those parents spoken to on the day comment how friendly and supportive the childminder is.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant have completed recent child protection training. However, the childminder still does not have a secure knowledge and understanding of the 'Prevent' duty guidance or county lines. This puts children at potential risk of harm. That said, the childminder's knowledge of other aspects of how to keep children safe from harm is secure. The childminder and her assistant know which procedures they must follow should they be concerned that a child may be at risk of harm from neglect, for example. Children are closely supervised to keep them safe. The childminder completes daily risk assessments of the home environment. She makes sure it is safe and secure for children to play in.

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Due date

ensure that all safeguarding knowledge is up to date regarding the 'Prevent' duty guidance 2015 and county lines. 17/05/2023

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Due date

gain secure knowledge and understanding of how to implement an effective curriculum that supports all children's learning and development 17/05/2023

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Due date

ensure children receive a well- maintained and language-rich environment 17/05/2023

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Due date

assess children's development accurately and provide children with the support they need to help build and extend on their learning 17/05/2023

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Due date

plan and tailor activities and experiences more precisely to support children's individual learning needs 17/05/2023

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Due date

ensure the quality of interactions with children encourage them to be active learners, and that they are provided with appropriate support and time to consolidate their learning. 17/05/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY334731 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10266451 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 4 Date of previous inspection 2 November 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Littleover, Derby. She works with an assistant/communication support worker. The childminder operates term time only between 7.30am and 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder talked to the inspector about what she wants children to learn and how she plans her early years curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and adult interaction with children during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The childminder and inspector agreed to discuss the evaluation of some activities together. n The inspector spoke with the childminder, her assistant/communication support worker and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector took account of the written views from parents and of those parents spoken to on the day of the inspection. n The childminder provided the inspector with relevant documentation, including the evidence of the suitability of all adults living and working on the premises.

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Inspection activities

18 April 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

18 April 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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