Childminder in Derbyshire

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 Inadequate

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder fosters positive relationships with children, which helps them to feel happy and settled in her care. Children frequently approach the childminder; they ask for support when needed and give her affectionate hugs. The childminder responds warmly, encouraging children to participate and inviting them to join in during small-group activities. Initially, children are motivated and enjoy listening to a story and singing together. Following this, however, children quickly lose interest in the planned activities as they have to sit for too long. They complete worksheets that are not well matched to their individual learning needs or stages of development. Children show positive engagement when involved in activities they enjoy, such as playing outside and role-play games.

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The provision requires improvement

Children enjoy collaborative play. For example, they have fun making a marble run together. However, at times the childminder does not support children well enough to manage their emotions, which impacts on the feelings of other children. Children are not consistently supported by the childminder to understand her expectations for their behaviour, with regard to jumping on furniture. That said, the childminder engages well with children and enthusiastically joins in their games. She promotes children's creativity by supporting their role-play games. She engages them in lively conversation about going on holiday. Children demonstrate confidence and use good language skills to describe what they will need for their trip.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has taken appropriate action since the last inspection to address the actions raised. The childminder has a secure understanding of safeguarding and knows the procedures to follow in the event she has concerns about children's safety and welfare. She has reviewed how she manages times when the family dog is present with children, especially during mealtimes. This has helped to support children's good health. n The childminder is continuing to develop her curriculum and plans activities that follow children's interests. However, she does not always consider how to adapt activities to meet the individual needs of all children. This leads to children quickly leaving the activity and, therefore, not fully benefitting from the childminder's intentions for their learning. n The childminder is a good role model. She is kind and caring and is attentive to children's needs. She gives children praise for their efforts, which helps to foster

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their positive self-esteem. For example, when children share toys with one another they are praised for being thoughtful. However, strategies to support children's behaviour are not always effective. At times, more confident children dominate activities and are not always reminded to take turns and enable others to contribute. In addition, the childminder does not consistently support children

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need to do better?

3 May 2024 to follow and understand her expectations to enable them to play safely and harmoniously. n The childminder has developed positive relationships with parents. Parents praise the regular communication they receive and comment that they are well informed about the progress children make. This helps them to support learning at home. Parents value the caring environment and the support the childminder provides. n The childminder encourages children to share their ideas and discuss things that interest them. For example, when children show an interest in where they live, she follows this and provides maps and photographs. During discussions about their own homes, children are keen to contribute and describe their families. However, the childminder does not always ask open questions that encourage and support children to think about and use a wider range of vocabulary. n The childminder develops children's understanding of how certain foods are

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healthy for their bodies. Children show good independence as they help themselves to drinks and use cutlery to cut and scoop their food. Children learn to take care of their personal needs as they visit the toilet and wash their hands. Good hygiene procedures are followed, which helps to prevent the spread of infection. n Children enjoy being outdoors. They confidently put on their coats and shoes. They have fun playing together and creating their own games. For example, they pour water into containers and pretend to make potions. They imagine they are taking their dolls to the park and delight in pushing them back and forth on a swing.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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Due date

ensure children are consistently supported to manage their emotions and understand boundaries for behaviour 31/05/2024

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Due date

ensure the curriculum meets the needs of all children and enables them to focus their attention during activities and gain the most from the learning. 31/05/2024

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should:

n strengthen interactions to further support children's thinking skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY499130 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10323995 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 18 Date of previous inspection 7 November 2023

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Chesterfield. The childminder operates all year round, from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector discussed the childminder's curriculum with her and what she wants the children to learn. n The childminder and the inspector discussed an activity together and whether the learning intentions were met. n The inspector viewed the areas of the property used for childminding. n The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with the children, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector received written testimonials from parents and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

3 May 2024 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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3 May 2024 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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