Childminder in Derby

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 settled in the clean and safe environment provided by the childminder. They confidently and freely explore the toys that the childminder has set out for them. Children's sense of security is promoted as they benefit from the positive attachments that the childminder has formed with them. Their care needs are met well by the childminder. The children feel comfortable as the childminder encourages them to rest by gently patting them on the back and speaking in soothing tones.

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The provision requires improvement

However, children do not always benefit from well-planned learning experiences that are linked to their next steps in learning, or consistently high-quality teaching. For example, the childminder does not make the most of activities, routines, or interactions to help children to build on what they know and can do and improve their communication and language.

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The provision requires improvement

Children access daily outdoor play and fresh air to support their good health. They sit on a swing and enjoy being pushed backwards and forwards by the childminder. They smile and listen to the childminder as she tells them how to position themselves safely. Children receive praise and encouragement from the childminder to acknowledge and promote positive behaviour. Children are made aware of potential risks. For example, the childminder reminds them not to put jigsaw pieces in their mouth and explains the reason why.

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need to do better?

n The childminder values what parents know about their children. She actively seeks this information to inform her own knowledge of children's starting points. Parents receive regular updates from the childminder on their children's progress. Where appropriate, the childminder signposts parents to other professionals for advice and guidance about children's development. n The childminder makes good use of her observations to understand children's development and identify emerging gaps. She uses this information to clarify what she wants children to learn next. Nevertheless, the next steps that she identifies for individual children are not precise enough to effectively inform her teaching or help her to plan an ambitious curriculum to support them to make the best possible progress. n Children's imagination is supported by the childminder. For example, she uses puppets and walkie-talkies to support children's interest in pretend play. The

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childminder talks to young children through the walkie-talkie and younger children babble back. n The childminder shares simple books with children and names the familiar subjects in pictures, such as a cat. However, the childminder does not always

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13 July 2023 help children to learn new words. She frequently uses the incorrect pronunciation of words, such as 'froggy' instead of 'frog'. n The childminder provides children with a range of toys and resources to select from and play with. However, she does not consider how to help non-verbal or babbling children make their needs known or support them to make choices in their play. n The childminder promotes children's curiosity. She knows that children enjoy sensory play. The childminder fills bottles with fascinating items and explores these with the children. Children are captivated by the contents of the bottles and enjoy looking at the different colours. They laugh as they shake the bottles and listen to the sounds. n The childminder works with parents to provide healthy meals and snacks. However, she does not make use of mealtimes to promote children's self-help or independence. For example, toddlers are not supported to use cutlery or feed

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need to do better?

themselves. When children have finished eating, the childminder cleans their hands and faces for them. Consequently, children do not have the opportunity to practise these skills for themselves. n Children benefit from accessing the local community. For example, the childminder makes use of the walk to school to help children hear and identify sounds in the environment. Children develop a love of books as the childminder takes children to visit the local library. n The childminder receives advice and guidance from the local authority's early years team to help her meet statutory requirements and discuss children's individual needs. She is reflective of her practice and identifies that she would benefit from increasing her knowledge of how to further support children's communication and language development.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder effectively supervises children during play and mealtimes to ensure their safety. She understands and implements safe sleep practices. The childminder maintains current paediatric first-aid training. She completes child protection training and knows how to identify and report safeguarding concerns. The childminder has a sound understanding of what to do in the event of an allegation against herself or a member of her household. She can identify indicators of radicalisation and extremism and understands what to do if she has any concerns. The childminder completes risk assessments to identify and reduce potential risks and maintain a safe environment.

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Due date

develop and implement an ambitious and challenging curriculum that helps children to build on what they know and can do 31/08/2023

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Due date

make better use of assessment to identify precise and appropriate next steps to help children to make the best possible progress 31/08/2023

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Due date

focus professional development on supporting children's specific needs, with particular regard to enhancing their communication and language skills. 31/08/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY382194 Local authority Derby Inspection number 10285383 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 1 Date of previous inspection 4 October 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Derby. She operates her childminding service from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, 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 and the inspector completed a tour of the premises and the areas of the home used for childminding. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. 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 childminder and the inspector observed and evaluated an activity together. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

13 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

13 July 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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