Childminder in Derby

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a suitable understanding of how to help children to make progress in their learning. He describes how he will gather information about what they can do when they first start, and use this information to plan what they need to learn next. He explains how he will help children to build on their knowledge and skills in order to be ready for their next stage of learning at school. n The childminder demonstrates an understanding of how to promote children's good health. He intends to do this by ensuring children's lunch boxes are healthy and that they always have access to drinking water. Also to help children, parents and carers understand the importance of oral health. n The childminder describes suitable methods to help children to understand the expectations. He describes how he will support children to share and take turns and model positive behaviour to them. He explains how he will try and establish

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the triggers for certain behaviours so that he can provide additional support, where needed. n The childminder has a suitable understanding of the importance of working in partnership with other agencies and professionals. He explains how he will refer any safeguarding concerns about children without delay. He describes what information he will share with other settings that children attend to ensure there is consistency of support for their learning. He explains how he will encourage parents and carers to seek external support for children, where needed, and work in partnership with those other agencies to meet children's needs. n The childminder demonstrates a suitable understanding of how to help children to settle and feel comfortable. He explains how he will gather information about children's interests, needs and routines. He will ensure their favourite activities are available to help them to feel secure when they first arrive.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a range of suitable toys, resources and equipment to meet children's needs and promote their learning and development. He explains how he will implement his risk assessment procedures, such as checking the premises on a daily basis when children are attending. The childminder has not notified Ofsted that he has been unable to use the premises for a significant period of time due to refurbishment work, which is a requirement of registration. The provider has not been caring for children during this time and, therefore, this poses no risk to children.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY537651 Local authority Derby Inspection number 10260019 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 0 Date of previous inspection 7 June 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and is in Derby. He operates from 3.15pm to 9pm Monday to Friday during term time and from 7am to 9pm during school holidays and at weekends. The childminder holds an appropriate level 3 qualification.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they will ensure they are safe and suitable. n The childminder discussed how they will support children's learning and development. n The inspector discussed how the childminder will meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements. n The childminder showed the inspector a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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