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

Weaknesses in the childminder's safeguarding knowledge mean she does not have a secure understanding of the indicators of abuse, including the 'Prevent' duty guidance. The childminder is unsure of local safeguarding procedures to follow should an allegation be made against her, or if she has concerns about a child. This potentially compromises children's safety. In addition, the childminder has a weak understanding of how children learn and develop. She does not assess children's development or plan activities for children based on what they already know and can do. As a result, children do not make the progress they are capable of and are at risk of falling behind with their learning and development.

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The provision is inadequate

Nevertheless, children are happy to be in the childminder's home. They ask the childminder to play with them or help them when they cannot reach toys. The childminder reminds children of her expectations for their behaviour and redirects them when they do not behave as she expects. Children know where their favourite toys are stored and they self-select toys that interest them. The childminder plans outings within the local area so children are able to mix with other children their own age and develop their social skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not keep up to date with the legislation required within the early years foundation stage, including how to safeguard children effectively. The childminder does not fully understand her safeguarding roles and responsibilities. She is unable to identify signs of extremism or radicalisation and does not have secure knowledge of the 'Prevent' duty. The childminder does not clearly understand what to do if an allegation is made against her or anyone living in her home. She does not know how to report concerns if she suspected harm or abuse against a child in her care. n The childminder lacks secure knowledge and understanding of child development. She does not understand how to assess children's stages of development. While the childminder identifies some next steps in children's learning, these are not appropriate and do not link to what they need to learn next. Furthermore, the childminder does not identify emerging gaps in aspects

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of children's learning. Children are, therefore, at risk of falling behind in their development. n The childminder does not understand how to plan and provide an ambitious curriculum. The activities she provides are not thought through and do not cater to the specific needs of the children. They lack the challenge to help children move forward in their development. Consequently, much of the learning taking place is incidental, not planned. n The childminder communicates frequently with parents about what their children

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10 July 2023 enjoy doing at the setting. She also shares children's next steps in learning. However, this information is not accurate. Consequently, parents are unable to further support their children's learning at home because they do not receive accurate information about their stage of development. n The childminder provides children with opportunities to spend time outdoors. She takes them to local parks and fields, which helps their physical development. Children ask to play with bubbles in the garden. The childminder helps children develop their hand-eye coordination as they enjoy blowing and popping bubbles. n The childminder has a close partnership with the local school and participates in events such as sports days and school plays. This helps with the transition for older children who may be leaving for school, as they become familiar with their new environment. n Children self-select resources and toys that they are interested in, such as cars

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and tractors. The childminder plays alongside them and occasionally narrates their play and describes the colour of the vehicles. n Children enjoy reading books with the childminder. They select their favourite stories from a range provided. The childminder helps children to identify different body parts they can see in the book. n The childminder encourages children to develop early mathematical skills by counting dinosaurs. Although young children enjoy the activity, it is not relevant or tailored to what children need to learn next.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder does not understand what to do if she had safeguarding concerns about a child in her care. She is unsure how to deal with an allegation if it was made against her or someone living in her home. Although the childminder does understand some basic signs of abuse and child protection, she lacks understanding of several safeguarding aspects such as the 'Prevent' duty and county lines. Despite gaps in the childminder's safeguarding knowledge, she ensures her home is safe for children. She assesses risks within the home and removes any hazards. She keeps external doors locked.

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Due date

10 July 2023 ensure appropriate knowledge and understanding of safeguarding is obtained, including the roles and responsibilities of local safeguarding agencies and their reporting procedures so that any safeguarding concerns can be reported without delay 07/08/2023

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develop secure understanding of the 'Prevent' duty, including how to identify signs of radicalisation and extremism 07/08/2023

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Due date

ensure a clear understanding of what to do if an allegation is made against anyone in the home 07/08/2023

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improve understanding of the learning and development requirements of a childminder 07/08/2023

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undertake effective assessments to identify precisely children's individual stage of learning and any gaps in their learning 07/08/2023

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consider the individual needs, interests and development of each child in order to plan an age-appropriate curriculum that provides a challenging and enjoyable experience for each child in all areas of learning and development 07/08/2023

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Due date

provide parents with more specific information about their child's progress to help them extend learning at home. 07/08/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number 207747 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10279919 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 4 Date of previous inspection 5 September 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1999 and lives in Newton, Alfreton. She operates Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 4.30pm, term time only.

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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 setting. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures 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 their early years foundation stage 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 The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

10 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

10 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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