Childminder in Derby

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27/09/2012 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: Not Applicable How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder is a skilled practitioner who puts her extensive childcare experience to good use to support children's learning and development and particularly in organising the flow of activities so that children are continually stimulated, engaged and interested.  A very good range of toys and resources are well-presented in the welcoming playroom and effectively used to provide variety and to support children's next stage of learning.  The constant communication with parents and carers is very effective in establishing consistent support for both children's learning and development and care and routines.  Systems to reflect on and evaluate practice and identify relevant areas for improvement are well-established.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 Systems to monitor children's progress and identify gaps in learning are not thoroughly established.  Opportunities for children to interact with others and explore new surroundings have not been fully explored.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are scheduled:  at least once in every inspection cycle. The current cycle ends on 31 July 2016  more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged as inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage; or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised for inspection where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the compulsory part of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the downstairs rooms.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at children's learning journeys and the childminder's self- evaluation form.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2012. She lives with her husband and two children aged one year and seven years in Derby. The ground floor, along with upstairs bedrooms of the childminder's house are used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The family has a pet dog.

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Information about the setting

The childminder is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and on both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She has obtained an NNEB diploma. There are currently two children on roll, both of whom are within the early years age range.

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 develop observation and assessment systems to always effectively monitor children's progress

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 develop further opportunities for young children to interact with others and explore new situations when supported by a familiar person

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who attend

The childminder has a sound knowledge of how to support children's learning and development, established through many years of previous childcare experience. Children's enthusiasm and motivation to engage in play and learning is supported well, both by the childminder's interaction and her planning of activities and play opportunities. Careful consideration is given to the variety and length of activities during the day, so that children are continually stimulated and interested in what is on offer. Good use is made of the resources to provide variety and to support children's development. Walkers and other sturdy toys are strategically placed so that younger children who are learning to walk can pull themselves up, stand and attempt to walk independently.

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who attend

Children's language development is effectively supported as the childminder chats, make comments, explains and asks simple questions. She joins in with play, talks on the phone and sings using a microphone, encouraging younger children to attempt to copy this. Older children are effectively supported to develop their understanding of the world as they use magnifying glasses to explore the natural environment and look at books that reflect people of different race. In most aspects, children's social development is well- supported as there is lots of encouragement to engage and join in with play with other children at the setting. They go out and about on walks and outings in the local community. However, the childminder has not fully explored opportunities for children to develop their social skills in a wide range of situations, for example, through stay and play sessions.

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who attend

Sound planning across the seven areas of learning ensures all aspects are sufficiently included. Systems to observe and assess children's progress are, for the most part, well- established. Observations are useful and linked to relevant areas of learning. A regular summary of achievements is shared with parents and carers. Therefore, they are well- informed and encouraged to share information about their child's learning and development. On the whole, the childminder is knowledgeable about children's stage of development, although she has not yet implemented a monitoring system to robustly identify what children can do in each aspect of each area of learning.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

A strength of the setting is the childminder's commitment to ensuring that the needs of each child is thoroughly met through maintaining low numbers of minded children. Constant communication with parents ensures that changes to children's routines are incorporated daily. The childminder is very effective at ensuring equal support is given to the children she is caring for. Therefore, minded children receive exactly the same amount and quality of attention as her own children. Positive encouragement ensures children build good relationships with others. Even very young children show a good sense of belonging in the setting and are comfortable and happy.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The effective organisation of the playroom, toys and resources means that toys are grouped according to age and size so that children can access those that are safe and appropriate for them to play with. Good consideration is given to the range of resources. For example, the childminder has purchased some additional sorting toys for younger children. Children are effectively supported to learn about good health as they are encouraged to wash their hands before meals and wipe their face independently afterwards. Older children are encouraged to identify healthy foods as they make a 'healthy' shopping list, and children are offered opportunities to engage in activities tasting different fruits and vegetables. The childminder talks to children about how they can stay safe as they play. Through discussion, she helps them to think about what is safe and what isn't.

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provision

The childminder has effectively established a system for evaluating her own practice and identifying areas for improvement. She has implemented some relevant changes to benefit the children who attend and does this, where appropriate, in conjunction with parents and carers. For example, she has amended the menu to complement the meals children are having at home. Her areas for future improvement are well-focused on further improving her practice.

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provision

The childminder's understanding of the welfare requirements successfully supports children. She has a good knowledge of child protection procedures and others, such as the exclusion of children who are ill. She is constantly reviewing the safety of the environment to make it as safe as possible. For example, she has improved the safety of the garden further by the addition of a second gate. The childminder has established effective partnerships with other settings that children attend. She shares relevant and useful information, which extends to information specifically about children's current stage of development and what their next stage of development is. This ensures that targeted and consistent support can be provided.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Satisfactory Satisfactory provision is performing less well than expectations in one or more of the key areas. It requires improvement in order to be good. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be inspected again within 12 months of the date of this inspection.

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Grade Judgement Description

Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY445187 Local authority Derby, City of Inspection number 791359 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted', which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises that are usually their own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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