Childminder in Derbyshire

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Inadequate Leadership and management Inadequate Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder has gaps within her safeguarding knowledge. She does not know enough about some elements of safeguarding, for example indicators of extremism.

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder greets parents and children warmly as they enter her home, and she sets up a wide range of resources for children to explore. Children are happy within their play and have formed positive friendships. The childminder uses discussion and modelling to develop the children's understanding. She encourages positive behaviour within her home by reinforcing rules, such as using 'walking feet' and not climbing on the furniture.

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder has a positive relationship with the children, and lots of natural conversation is heard. For example, a lot of back-and-forth discussions are held about what children have been up to with their families at the weekend. The childminder has a genuine interest in the children's lives. It is clear that the childminder understands child development as all of the children are developing well, in line with children of their age. The childminder demonstrates that she monitors children's progress carefully and enables them to move on in their development in a timely manner. The childminder has a strong knowledge of the children's interests and uses these to extend learning. For example, children love counting, which they are supported with effectively. To develop this, the childminder made up a number-based activity through which children demonstrated good mathematical skills. The childminder set up coloured cake

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The provision is inadequate

cases, and children were encouraged to match the coloured objects to the correct case.

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need to do better?

n Following recent safeguarding training, the childminder still has weaknesses in her knowledge that have the potential to put children at risk. The childminder is aware of some signs and symptoms of abuse and how to report those. However, when presented with safeguarding scenarios, she is unable to identify signs that a child or a family member is being drawn into extremism or drug-related activity. n The childminder has a good knowledge of child development. She accurately identifies what children need to learn next and tailors her curriculum to the needs of each individual child. n The childminder uses a variety of resources to promote children's learning. For example, she is focusing on children learning to draw pictures that represent something, such as how to draw a picture of a person or their family. She shows children how to hold their pencil correctly, and with constructive role modelling

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need to do better?

5 July 2023 skills, children are able to do what is being asked of them. n Children help to tidy the resources away when they have finished using them. They learn from the childminder to put toys away in the correct boxes. They know that if they would like something else to play with, this is a procedure they follow in order to respect the toys. n Children use technology toys for short periods of time and engage in purposeful play by learning colours and shapes. The childminder enables children to make the links and continue this learning by creating activities that replicate the games on a table. n The childminder helps children to learn how to be healthy. For example, the childminder teaches children good oral hygiene practice by setting up activities that involve brushing a crocodile's teeth. Children are encouraged to wash their own hands in the bathroom. n Children show a love for learning and growing things. The childminder supports

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children's learning by taking them on trips to her allotment. They grow fresh fruit and vegetables and take them back to her home to eat. n Parents are happy with the level of care their children receive and have brought other family members to the childminder for care over the years. Parents have children's assessments sent to them. They also have daily updates on their children's development and their day. n Children are forming close friendships and use their imagination while playing. Children hold hands when dancing in the living room, jumping up and down and encouraging one another to take part. It is evident that the childminder knows the children well, and she sets up the room to enhance this activity. n Children have strong communication and language skills and are very confident talkers. The childminder makes sure that children are confident to ask for what they want, for example if they would like to use the toilet or go for a drink.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates a basic knowledge of the types of abuse that children might experience and understands the process for making a referral to the local authority. However, she does not have a good enough understanding of all possible indicators and signs of harm. For example, she does not recognise all forms of extremism and radicalisation that may affect the children and families. The childminder's knowledge of how children may become involved in criminal drug gangs is weak. The childminder cares for older children, in addition to early years children, who may themselves be drawn into these elements, which the childminder would be unable to identify. The childminder has completed recent safeguarding training; however, her safeguarding knowledge is not secure with all aspects of keeping children safe. The premises are safe and secure at all times.

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Due date

know and understand the signs that a child or one of their family members is developing extreme views, being radicalised or being drawn into county lines gangs and know who to report such concerns to. 22/09/2023

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should:

n provide children with opportunities to freely choose how they would like to do an activity.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY312102 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10276232 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 9 Date of previous inspection 6 July 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Glossop, Derbyshire. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Wednesday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a qualification at level 3.

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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 this into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder gave the inspector a tour of the premises. n Documents were presented, such as first-aid certificates and Disclosure and Barring Service checks. n The inspector spoke to the childminder, parents and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector observed children during activities and followed this up with a discussion with the childminder about leadership and management.

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Inspection activities

5 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

5 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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