Childminder in Derby

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

There are weaknesses in the childminder's safeguarding knowledge. She does not understand local reporting procedures and lacks knowledge in some aspects of safeguarding, such as understanding what female genital mutilation is and who is at risk from this. The childminder cannot assure children's safety due to these gaps in knowledge. Children do not receive a high-quality education as the childminder does not use robust assessments to identify what children need to learn next. She does not plan activities that are tailored to children's learning needs. At times, children are not deeply engaged in their learning and spend time flitting between activities. Despite the weaknesses, the childminder expects children to behave well. She reminds them to use their manners.

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The provision is inadequate

Children are generally happy to be in the childminder's home. They form bonds with the childminder. Older children show confidence to ask the childminder for help when they need it, for example if they have difficulties with their clothing. Babies clap along when the childminder sings songs to them. Older children tell the childminder what they want to play with and what they want to do next. Children enjoy trips out with the childminder. They visit places such as the local soft-play centres and toddler groups. The childminder provides healthy, home-cooked food for the children in her care.

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need to do better?

n Despite having undertaken recent training, the childminder has insufficient knowledge of some safeguarding issues, such as female genital mutilation. In addition, she does not fully understand the role of the local authority designated officer in managing any allegations made against herself or against a family member. Furthermore, she is not confident in her understanding of how to report concerns about a child's welfare. n Although the childminder makes some observations and assessment of children's development, this information is not used precisely enough to identify what children need to learn next or identify any gaps in learning. In addition, the childminder does not gather information from parents to accurately identify children's stages of learning. As a result, children are at risk of falling behind in their development. n When children select jigsaw puzzles to play with, the childminder shows some

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need to do better?

effective teaching as she helps children fit the pieces together. Children are starting to learn about pattern matching. However, children are familiar with the activity being undertaken, and therefore minimal new learning comes from this. The childminder fails to recognise the areas of children's learning and development that require more focused input because her assessment processes are not robust enough.

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need to do better?

29 June 2023 n The childminder plans activities solely based on children's interests. She does not consider what she wants children to learn and their individual learning needs. Although children enjoy their play and have access to a range of activities, they are rarely linked to specific learning intentions. This means that children do not always make the progress they are capable of. n Children ask the childminder to provide mark-making activities. They enjoy using a selection of pens to colour in pictures. Children put meanings to the marks they make and ask the childminder to write and draw things for them. They confidently ask for more paper or a different picture. n The childminder adapts her provision well for children with physical disabilities and supports them with their care needs. However, she does not understand her role in supporting children with special educational needs. She lacks sufficient

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understanding of how to seek external support and guidance in the event that a child has a gap or delay in their development or learning. n The childminder takes the children on outings within the local area. They regularly attend toddler groups, which gives children opportunities to socialise with a wider network of different children and adults and make new friends. This helps them to gain more confidence with their social interactions and helps to prepare them for transitions to school. n Parents are happy with the care they receive from the childminder. They say she feels like part of the family and supports them with any issues they may be facing at home. The childminder regularly sends updates and photos to parents. They are happy with the communication they receive.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder does not understand the local reporting procedures in the event that an allegation is made against someone in her household. Furthermore, she does not know how to report concerns about a child. The childminder does not understand the signs and symptoms of some safeguarding concerns, such as female genital mutilation. However, the childminder ensures that she keeps her home free from hazards to keep children safe. She ensures that resources are age- appropriate. Children are secure within the premises. The childminder uses a double door entry system, with a swipe card access for parents to enter the house.

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Due date

29 June 2023 ensure a secure understanding of how to protect children from safeguarding issues such as female genital mutilation 20/07/2023

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Due date

gain knowledge and understanding of the local procedures to follow should there be concerns about a child's welfare, including the process to follow if there are allegations about an adult, and how to report these to the appropriate agencies 20/07/2023

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Due date

undertake effective assessments, in order to precisely identify, and plan for, children's individual stage of learning, and any gaps in their learning 20/07/2023

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Due date

share detailed information with parents about their children's learning, to help them extend children's learning at home and improve outcomes for children 20/07/2023

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Due date

use assessments of what children know and can do to plan activities that help them reach the next stage in their learning and development 20/07/2023

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Due date

develop a secure understanding of how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. 20/07/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number 205879 Local authority Derby Inspection number 10279738 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 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 1 August 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1993 and is located in Derby. Her childminding service operates all year round, from 7.30am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early years education for children aged two, three and four years old.

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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 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 their curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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

29 June 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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