Childminder in Derbyshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 09/11/2012 07/10/2011

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: 3 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 has a good understanding of how children learn and ensures that she is meeting the learning and development needs of all children through planning and assessment.  The childminder promotes children's language development effectively. Children enjoy picture books and the childminder encourages and supports children's responses.  The childminder fosters successful relationships with each child's parent, gaining their confidence and trust through positive interaction.  Children form strong and trusting bonds and attachments with the childminder and are very happy in her company.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The procedures for identifying children's prior skills, knowledge and understanding on entry to the setting are not robust enough so that expectations of children can be rooted in a secure knowledge of their starting points.  The childminder does not take into account the views of parents and children when monitoring her practice in order to plan for continuous improvement.

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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 voluntary and compulsory parts 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 spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed activities in the childminder's house.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at children's learning journeys, planning documentation, the childminder's self-evaluation and a selection of policies and children's records

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Information about the setting

The childminder has been registered since 2004. She lives with her husband and child aged 11 years old in Swadlincote, Derbyshire. The family has a family pet dog. The whole of the ground floor and bathroom on the first floor is used for childminding purposes and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play.

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Information about the setting

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. There are currently nine children on roll, of whom three are in the early years age group. Children attend for a variety of sessions and the childminder also offers care to children over five to 11 years.

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Information about the setting

The childminder takes and collects children from local schools. She has received support from Derbyshire Local Authority.

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

 strengthen the procedures for identifying children's prior skills, knowledge and understanding on entry to the setting

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

 seek the views of parents, carers and other stakeholders in the self-evaluation process in order that their views can be taken into account when establishing an improvement plan.

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who attend

Children's learning and development is supported well because the childminder has a secure understanding of the prime and specific areas of learning. Consequently, she plans a varied range of activities which are closely matched to children's individual interests and development needs. Assessments are regular and precise, showing clear progression in children's development. The childminder ensures that activities are appropriate to the age and level of understanding of the children attending. However, the childminder has not yet established robust processes to identify children's prior skills, knowledge and understanding when they first attend the setting, and therefore is not fully aware of children's abilities in order to plan suitably challenging activities.

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who attend

Children are actively engaged in stimulating play and learning experiences which encourage them to explore and investigate. For example, they play happily with the 'play kitchen' and pretend to make breakfast and cups of tea. They self-select other toys from low-level containers when they are ready to make changes, making choices and decisions for themselves. Children are provided with activities that enable them to count numbers and sort objects in their everyday play. This helps them to develop early mathematical concepts. They concentrate and persevere as they place jigsaw pieces into a tray with precision, developing good control and coordination over their fine movements. They are enthusiastic and are keen to take part in new activities and experiences. The childminder has a good understanding of how to support children and capture their interest, she is fully aware that children learn through play. Consequently, children are developing the

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who attend

attitudes that help them to develop skills for the future. The childminder skilfully interacts with children encouraging their speech and communication at every opportunity. She asks open questions which help children to think, reason and find out how things work. She draws children's attention to pictures and symbols, encouraging them to talk about what they see. She models vocal sounds and actions as she reads stories and uses positional language to engage children's curiosity and interest. As a result, children develop their vocabulary and language well.

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who attend

Each child is confident to communicate their own needs and preferences. They eagerly take part in activities such as enjoying stories together. They enjoy close contact with the childminder when sharing books, feeling comforted and reassured. They turn the pages one at a time and point to familiar pictures and characters, establishing reading as a pleasurable experience from an early age. Children confidently use language to explore their ideas. For example, following a story they imagine that there is a lion in the hallway. They pretend to feed the lion and eventually ask the lion to go home, looking out of the window and waving goodbye.

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who attend

Children enjoy lots of interesting outings within the local community, visiting the park and other childcare activity groups. The outdoor environment features significantly in their daily routine, providing stimulating opportunities for children to get close to nature and develop their physical development. They participate in celebratory events, such as, Diwali which helps them to explore people and communities.

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

Children are forming secure bonds and attachments with the childminder and she promotes their self-esteem at all times. Children are happy and settled and readily go to her for cuddles and to snuggle-in to look at story books together. Children are able to explore the environment and toys both independently and with adult support and the childminder ensures that they can do this whilst feeling secure, knowing that she is nearby. Toys and resources are stored well to enable children to self-select, further promoting their sense of belonging and independence. Children behave well and readily share and take turns.

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

The childminder provides a healthy diet and they are encouraged to have regard for their own personal hygiene. Children are helped towards self-care skills, being helped to wash their hands and attempting to put on their own coat and shoes before playing outdoors. Children's individual routines are closely followed, benefiting their good health and well- being. This means that children rest and sleep when they are tired and enjoy nutritious meals and snacks when they are hungry. They follow good hygiene routines from an early age, learning how to keep themselves clean through daily routines. They benefit from regular fresh air and exercise as they go out for a walk every day and engage in robust physical play and games, indoors and outside. Children feel safe in the setting because the childminder is vigilant about their safety and supervision. Her home is very well organised, enabling children to move around freely and safely, offering them a broad range of

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

choices in their self-chosen play and investigations. They learn how to keep themselves safe by following sensible safety rules and participating in regular fire drills. Information about each child's care and progress is shared with their parents in a variety of ways. For example, daily diaries and early years information. Daily conversation enables discussion about children's needs and routines when they arrive and leave the childminder's home.

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provision

The childminder has an effective understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and monitors her practice to ensure that she is meeting all requirements. Her premises are safe and secure and she carries out a daily checklist to ensure that all risks to children have been identified and steps taken to limit hazards. The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding procedures and has effective procedures in place to protect the welfare of children. She is aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse and knows what to do if she has a concern that a child is being abused, or is at risk of abuse.

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provision

The childminder has begun to implement a self-evaluation process and has identified her own strengths and areas for development. However, she does not yet seek the views of parents. The childminder is enthusiastic and motivated. She is committed to her own professional development and has identified a number of training courses that she intends to attend to further improve her own knowledge, understanding and practice.

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provision

Supportive partnerships with parents ensure consistent care for children. Parents are kept fully informed about children's learning and development through meetings and the shared learning journals. Whilst the childminder has not yet been required to complete the Early Years Foundation Stage progress check at age two years, she has full details of the procedure and has informed herself of the process. Clear procedures are in place to support her in contacting other professionals, so that they can work together to support families should there be a need to do so. Procedures to share information with others caring for children, such as local nurseries or schools, support the partnerships. The childminder sets high standards for the quality of care that she offers. She ensures that all essential paperwork and procedures, as required, are in place and are reviewed regularly to maintain her standards. The childminder has a good understanding of how children

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provision

learn and ensures that she is meeting the learning and development needs of all children.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary 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 EY289953 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 820072 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 3 - 6 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 9

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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

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