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

Children's safety and welfare are not consistently promoted. The childminder does not always closely supervise the children or ensure the home and garden are secure. Children are exposed to potential health and safety risks as the childminder does not consistently promote good health and hygiene routines or recognise potential hazards.

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder does not carefully consider the negative impact that exceeding her adult-to-child ratios has on the care and attention she provides for children. She does not fully understand how to plan and implement a challenging curriculum linked to individual children's learning needs. Consequently, children are not continually supported to build on what they already know and can do. The childminder does not recognise how to adapt her interactions to help each child grow in confidence and develop independent learning. Children do not continually learn self-care skills as the childminder completes tasks they could do themselves.

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The provision is inadequate

Despite this, the childminder helps children's emotional development. She introduces children to visitors to the setting, clearly explaining why they are present. This helps to support children's understanding and contributes to them feeling settled. The childminder promotes children's free choice in play to follow their interests and build confidence. For example, children self-select books before sitting comfortably and pretending to read stories to their soft toys.

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need to do better?

n Children's safety is not fully assured. The childminder does not carefully assess her home and garden to minimise all risks to children. For example, she does not consider the potential risk of metal chain curtains or toys with small pieces to younger children. The childminder does not secure her premises to prevent unauthorised persons from entering or reduce the risk of children leaving unsupervised. n The childminder does not always carefully supervise children as she does not ensure they are always within her sight or hearing. For example, the childminder leaves young children alone when eating to complete routine tasks or to attend to older children. This increases the risks to children's safety. n The childminder does not promote children's good health or help them understand the importance of good hygiene. She does not encourage children to wash their hands before eating or follow effective hygiene procedures when

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need to do better?

changing children's nappies. For example, the childminder lays children on a leather sofa to change them and does not wash her hands between nappy changes. n The childminder struggles to meet children's individual needs as she exceeds the

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need to do better?

9 August 2023 usual adult-to-child ratios. She does not carefully consider how she will provide the care, attention and support children need to keep them safe and meet their learning needs. n Children do not benefit from a carefully planned and implemented curriculum. The childminder completes some observations and an assessment of each child's learning. However, she does not use this information to plan activities and tailor her interactions to help individual children build on what they already know and can do. n The childminder does not provide clear explanations to help children understand and recognise her expectations or how to keep themselves safe. For example, when children bring their drinks outside, she asks them to return them indoors without explaining why. n The childminder does not carefully evaluate or review her practice to identify weaknesses, strengthen her provision and promote continuous improvement.

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need to do better?

Breaches of requirements compromise children's safety and ability to learn well. n The childminder uses snack time to promote children's social skills. She encourages discussion and asks children about their favourite fruits. Children avidly tell the childminder that they like cherries. They excitedly tell visitors they have kiwi, apple, blueberry and satsuma for a snack. These discussions help to develop children's interactions and language skills. n The childminder provides activities to promote children's physical development. For example, she encourages children to throw and catch balloons to develop their large muscles and hand-eye coordination. Children laugh and experiment with different body parts to move the balloons around the room. Outside, children use ride-on toys and their whole bodies and learn to navigate the outside space.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder does not take all possible steps to help protect children. She does not carefully supervise children or ensure the premises are secure. The childminder does not identify and minimise all risks to children. She does not follow or promote good hygiene practices to reduce the risk of cross-infection and illness. The childminder knows what action to take in the event of an allegation against herself or a household member. She has knowledge of the 'Prevent' duty and can identify indicators of radicalisation and extremism. The childminder can identify signs of abuse and how to report concerns about children's welfare.

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Due date

9 August 2023 ensure the premises are secure to prevent unauthorised persons from entering and children from leaving the premises unsupervised 31/08/2023

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Due date

implement risk assessments to identify, remove or minimise potential hazards to children 31/08/2023

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Due date

ensure children are consistently supervised, including when playing and eating 31/08/2023

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Due date

improve hygiene practices to ensure children's good health and prevent cross infection 31/08/2023

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Due date

ensure individual children's care and learning needs are met, particularly when exceeding adult-to-child ratios 31/08/2023

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Due date

plan and implement a curriculum to ensure children are challenged to build on what they already know and can do 31/08/2023

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Due date

develop knowledge and understanding of how to promote children's learning and provide quality interactions. 31/08/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY489811 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10285756 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 6 Date of previous inspection 17 October 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Hadfield, Glossop. She operates all year round, from 8.30am to 5pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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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 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 Parents' views were taken into consideration. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

9 August 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

9 August 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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