Childminder in Derby

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29/11/2013 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 has a calm, caring approach towards the children, and as a result they are settled and comfortable in her company.  The childminder has an accurate understanding of the developmental stages of each child, and her interaction and teaching promote children's learning effectively through their play. As a result, children make good progress.  Safeguarding procedures are well met. As a result, children's safety and welfare are promoted effectively.  There is a good partnership with parents and they receive detailed information about their child's day, which helps to keep them informed and involved in their children's learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 There is scope to extend the support given to parents to enable them to further enhance their children's learning and development at home.  Children are not always able to follow their own choices as to where they wish to play or follow through their ideas and thoughts to develop their play to their own satisfaction.

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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

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Information about this inspection

 scheduled more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged 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 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  scheduled 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 held discussions with the childminder and spoke to children.  The inspector observed children in their play and while eating snack and lunch.  The inspector held a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector discussed the children's learning and progress with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector checked the childminder's suitability, qualifications and her policies and procedures.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2013 and is on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her partner and two children aged eight and 14 years in Chaddesden, Derby. The whole ground floor of the house, the first floor bathroom and the rear garden are used for childminding purposes.

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Information about the setting

The childminder operates Monday to Friday from 7am until 6pm, all year round, except Bank Holidays and family holidays. There are currently four children on roll, all of whom are in the early years age range. Children attend on a full- and part-time basis. The childminder attends a toddler group and visits the shops and park on a regular basis. She collects children from the local schools and pre-schools. She is a member of the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years and has had support from the local authority.

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

 review the organisation of play to enable children to choose where to play whenever possible and encourage them to follow through their own ideas and thoughts to develop their play to their own satisfaction

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

 extend the support given to parents to enable them to enhance their children's development and learning at home.

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who attend

Children are supported well in their learning and development as the childminder is sensitive to their needs and interests. She understands how children learn through play and offers a good range of activities that link with their interests and support their increasing development. As a result, they are happy and settled in her care. The childminder gathers good information from parents when children first attend her home, so that she is familiar with the children's capabilities, interests and routines. She uses this information efficiently, alongside her own observations, to complete children's starting points. The childminder has effective observation and assessment processes. These enable her to plan challenging and motivating learning experiences for children, in line with their initial starting points. She has identified what children are able to do and what their next steps in learning will be, and extends children's learning further through the provision of

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who attend

activities and experiences to support these next steps. The childminder uses a guidance document when assessing children's progress and planning for the next stage in their individual development. As a result, she demonstrates a clear understanding of the expected levels children reach at their different ages, and supports the three prime areas of learning well. Consequently, children are making good progress in their learning and development. Children are also acquiring the skills, attitudes and dispositions they require for their next stages of learning, through the childminder's sensitive, caring guidance and approach.

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who attend

The childminder keeps parents informed about the experiences their children are having through daily discussions. She has put together for each child their own comprehensive 'learning journey' book, where their progress is extensively recorded using written observations and photographs. These are a lovely record of children enjoying an extensive range of learning experiences across all areas of learning in the childminder's home and on outings in the local community. The childminder shares these regularly with the parents, so that they are aware of their children's progress. She completes the progress check at age two. These checks highlight children's progress and how the childminder will extend their learning further, in partnership with their parents. However, there is scope to extend the support given to parents to enable them to further support their child's learning at home.

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who attend

The childminder uses positive teaching methods that engage children, who are excited to join in activities, and this results in them learning while they play. For example, children become engrossed in exploring cereal that the childminder places in a low tray. They can therefore access the activity very easily. They pick it up with their fingers, taste it and chew it, which helps to develop their senses and physical skills effectively. Throughout the activity, the childminder sits on the floor with the children, talking to them about their play, introducing new vocabulary and encouraging creativity. She narrates their play and routines through good quality interaction, which encourages them to listen and promotes their understanding effectively. She provides additional resources, such as plastic plates and cups, to extend the activity through imaginative play. The activity is successful in helping children under two years of age to try new textures through a fun experience. The

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who attend

childminder gives high priority to children's communication and language skills. She extends vocabulary when sharing books, and introduces and repeats new words continually to extend their communication and language skills. Children develop handling skills through a wide selection of art activities; they enjoy using chunky crayons, chalks, play dough and paint. Children love playing outside and become thoroughly engaged in their play. They push objects around the garden, use sit-and-ride toys and learn to kick and catch a ball. These activities develop their movement skills very well. Early mathematics is taught effectively through routine and activities, such as sand and water play.

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

The childminder cares for children in a welcoming home where they have formed secure attachments with her and each other. She has a high regard to the importance of helping children to settle and works patiently and sensitively with both children and parents to help them feel reassured. The childminder is familiar with children's eating patterns, sleeping routines and general preferences as she gathers good information from parents when children first start with her. She sensitively supports young children at snack and meal times to promote their independence. She promotes children's confidence through calm interaction and she is a good role model, talking to them calmly, praising their achievements and building on their self-esteem. Children reflect this in their good behaviour. They learn about taking turns and sharing through the activities they enjoy together. The childminder's positive practice and engagement with children ensure they

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

feel safe and secure and their emotional needs are met effectively.

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

The childminder's home is stimulating and inviting and offers a positive environment for the children. She displays children's artwork along with posters, which gives children a sense of belonging in the welcoming play area. The childminder provides a wide range of resources that are easy to reach to encourage children to select for themselves what they would like to play with. She organises her practice and environment generally well and takes children outside to play on a daily basis to enhance their learning. However, on occasions, she sometimes restricts children's play as she stops children who are outside going inside and vice versa. This slightly limits their choice about where they play. In addition, it interrupts their ideas and thoughts to develop their play to their own satisfaction. The childminder provides a range of experiences when the time arises to help children prepare for their next stages in their learning, such as their move to school. For

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

example, she reads stories about going to school and teaches them how to put on and take off their own shoes and coats so that they develop their independence skills.

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

Children are beginning to learn about healthy lifestyles. The childminder provides healthy snacks and meals for the children and encourages the younger ones to feed themselves. Regular drinks are offered to children, which means they do not become thirsty during the day. Children have regular access to the outside play space and are taken regularly to the park to promote the importance of exercise. The childminder has an accurate understanding of how to keep children safe. She gently reminds them about not climbing on the furniture in case they hurt themselves and teaches them to use scissors carefully. In addition, while children are playing with the 'kitchen' and using the toy washing machine, she teaches them about not touching the washing machine or cooker. Children participate in regular fire drills to ensure that they are aware of the procedure to follow in the event of a fire. The childminder teaches the children about safety when they are out

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

and about, as they press the button and wait for the 'green man' to light up before they cross the road.

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provision

The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of her responsibilities to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has an accurate knowledge of how to safeguard children and keeps this knowledge up to date by attending relevant courses. She is familiar with safeguarding procedures, such as the identification of possible signs and symptoms of children at risk, seeking advice from other professionals and making referrals as necessary. She demonstrates she has a good understanding of the procedures she would follow with regards to recording and reporting any concerns relating to child protection and if there is an allegation made against her or a member of her family. She helps to keep children safe through her close supervision and by providing a secure and safe home. There are comprehensive risk assessments in place to underpin children's safety whether at home or

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provision

when visiting venues in the community. The childminder has created a range of policies and procedures that help support her practice and underpin children's safety and welfare effectively.

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provision

This is the childminder's first inspection and she has completed a detailed, comprehensive evaluation of her practice. She has clearly identified her strengths and areas to improve. She demonstrates a clear awareness about this process being ongoing and the need to ensure that her knowledge of childcare is kept up to date and to consider comments from parents when developing her provision. She demonstrates a positive drive to improve. The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to her personal development, undertaking further training courses to develop her knowledge. She demonstrates a good understanding of the learning and development requirements, planning a range of activities that support all areas of learning. She encourages this through a variety of enjoyable activities within her home and in the local community. Her effective monitoring systems help her to ensure that children make good progress towards the early learning

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provision

The childminder has established strong partnerships with parents. She gives parents a copy of her policies and procedures as they enrol their child. This gives them a comprehensive understanding of their own and the childminder's roles, and supports continuity of care and learning for their child. Parents are very pleased with the care and education their children receive. They state how much their children enjoy coming here. The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of the importance of partnership working with outside agencies and other early years providers. She has links in place with the local pre-school with a view to promoting consistency in children's care and learning in the future.

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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 Requires improvement The provision is not giving children a good standard of early years education and/or there are minor breaches of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected within twelve months of the date of this inspection. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement action. 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

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Grade Judgement Description

the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. 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 EY462623 Local authority Derby, City of Inspection number 922552 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection not applicable

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: 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, which are usually the childminder’s 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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