Childminder, Out-of school day care in Derbyshire

This provision does not meet requirements

The childminder does not ensure that children's health and safety are promoted at all times. For example, children spend their time at the setting on their mobile phones, accessing the internet and watching the television. The childminder does not monitor or implement sufficient measures to ensure children's safe usage of this technology. This is despite the childminder demonstrating a good understanding of the risks associated with such devices. While she does not think children can access her internet, she does not consider that children are able to use their own data and freely access the internet while in her care. This potentially impacts children's safety and welfare.

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This provision does not meet requirements

The space available for children to play and learn is limited. While the childminder has created a dedicated playroom for children, it does not meet the space requirements set out in the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage'. In addition, this room is gated off from the rest of the premises. Therefore, children do not take part in quality interactions or engagement in other activities as they remain in the playroom throughout their time in the setting.

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This provision does not meet requirements

Nevertheless, children say they like coming to the childminder's house. The childminder is a good role model and encourages children to use their manners. To this end, children politely ask for a snack and thank the childminder for their food.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has taken a positive response to the last inspection. She has updated her safeguarding policy in line with local safeguarding partners' guidance and procedures and is clear on who to contact should she have concerns about a child. While the childminder does not currently care for early years children, she has undertaken additional learning to develop her knowledge on how to implement an effective curriculum to help children make good progress. n The childminder understands how to keep children safe when using technology. However, she does not implement this. Children freely use mobile phones to text their friends and access the internet. The childminder is not aware of what they are accessing and does not monitor this. This potentially leaves children vulnerable and impacts their safety. n The childminder has organised the setting to ensure that her dogs are kept separate from the children. However, this has significantly limited the amount of

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need to do better?

space she has available for children to access. This means space requirements are not adequate for early years children. To this end, the playroom is not conducive to children's learning.

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need to do better?

4 July 2023 n The childminder is well qualified and values her own continuing professional development. She accesses regular training and support to enhance her knowledge and practice. The childminder has developed positive links with other local childminders. This enables the childminder to share ideas and good practice with others. Parents provide feedback to the childminder. They state that their children are well cared for and appreciate how flexible the childminder is. n Children behave well. They use their manners when in conversation with the childminder and are polite to each other. The childminder describes how she reminds children of behavioural expectations, should there be any minor issues. n The childminder provides a clean and hygienic environment for children. She ensures that children have a balanced diet and access to fresh drinking water. The childminder describes how she ensures that children access fresh air and

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need to do better?

exercise. For example, she takes children to local beauty spots, parks and on countryside walks. However, the childminder gives poor messages about screen time. She sees no issue when children spend all their time at her setting on mobile phones and watching television. This does not support children's good health or their developing social skills.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is aware of the signs and symptoms that indicate a child is at risk of harm. This includes those individuals that may be at risk from radical views. The childminder understands how to make a referral, should she have a concern about a child. That said, the childminder has failed to ensure that children who access mobile devices in her setting are effectively monitored and supervised. This potentially compromises children's safety. The childminder has undertaken mandatory training, including paediatric first aid, and knows what to do in the case of an accident. The childminder ensures that the setting is secure.

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Due date

improve understanding and ensure effective monitoring is in place regarding the safe use of mobile phones, technology and the internet 14/07/2023

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Due date

ensure the premises are organised in a way that meets the space requirements of the children that are attending, and adhere to these at all times. 21/07/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY318263 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10277138 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 5 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 10 January 2023

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Dronfield Woodhouse, Derbyshire. She operates after school, from 3.20pm to 6pm, Tuesdays only. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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 provision. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The inspector spoke to children to find out about their time at the setting. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The inspector checked the childminder's understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

4 July 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

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