Childminder in Derbyshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 06/06/2014 02/12/2009

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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

 Teaching is good because the childminder provides children with a wide range of challenging opportunities based on their current interests, and provides effective development opportunities which promote all areas of learning.  Children's learning is effectively promoted as they engage in a range of self-chosen activities which are planned around their interests and development needs.  The childminder engages children in play, motivates them and develops their skills through good emotional support and praise.  Effective partnership working with parents results in the constant exchange of information, supporting the promotion of children's individual care.  The childminder promotes children's self-help skills and independence by encouraging them to put on their coats and shoes, hygienic hand washing, and serving themselves at mealtimes.  The childminder promotes a safe and secure environment as she effectively minimises

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This provision is good

all risks and hazards. She has clear understanding of the procedures to follow in the event of a safeguarding concern.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 There is scope to further strengthen the already good use of open-ended questions to further encourage children to develop their critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

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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 observed activities in the playrooms and the outside learning environment.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector talked with the childminder, her co-childminder, the assistant and the children present, and observed activities with the childminder.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at a sample of policies and procedures, children's assessment records and planning documentation.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector checked evidence of suitability and qualifications of practitioners working with children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers spoken to on the day and from information included in the setting's own parent survey.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2009 and is on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She works with another childminder and assistant in Shirebrook, near Mansfield. The childminder uses the ground floor of the property for childminding and there is an enclosed garden available for outside play. There are currently 33 children on roll, 14 of whom are in the early years age group and attend for a variety of sessions. The childminder operates all year round, from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday. She is a member of the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years.

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

 extend the use of open-ended questions to further encourage children's critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

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who attend

The childminder has a good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and uses this effectively to support children's learning. She uses information from parents and everyday observations of children's achievements to carefully monitor their progress. The childminder effectively identifies the next steps in their learning and provides learning experiences that are purposeful and developmentally appropriate. As a result, children are motivated and interested, therefore, they make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder actively encourages parents and carers to be involved in their children's learning. She shares observation records and photographs of children's achievements with parents and carers on a daily basis, and this gives them opportunities to look at and contribute to their children's learning and encourages them to extend these interests at home.

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who attend

There are an appropriate range of resources available for young children and babies to easily access, and the learning environment is engaging for children. The childminder constantly enhances the environment to meet children's current interests and stage of development, and has a good understanding of the need to offer both adult-led and child- initiated opportunities. She supports early writing by encouraging the children to register themselves by writing their names on individual name cards. A younger child expresses an interest in writing skills, and the childminder encourages them to explore with a variety of chalks, crayons, pens and pencils. They delight in telling the childminder that they are drawing a rocket. The childminder is effective in her interactions with children and places a strong emphasis on praising children for their achievements, which supports them to make continued progress.

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who attend

Children play outdoors on ride-on toys and have access to sand and water play. The childminder supports children's physical development well by providing safe opportunities for climbing, and firmly believes in the importance of outdoor play. She has recently improved the garden and now offers more space for active play, such as running and riding bicycles. The children enjoy planting seeds with the childminder in the growing area. They talk about the importance of watering the plants to make them grow so that they can eat them for their dinner. However, there is scope to further extend their learning and to encourage them to think more critically by consistently asking them open- ended questions.

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who attend

The children have frequent opportunities to visit the library and children's centre within the local community. They look at books, sing rhymes and socialise with other children. This gives them the key skills they need for their future learning. The childminder uses her local environment and good quality resources to support her in promoting understanding of the wider world, people and local communities.

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

Children settle well with the childminder due to the effective support she provides. The environment is welcoming, and the well-resourced playroom supports children's development across all areas of learning. As a result, children are gaining confidence and are becoming independent learners, which supports their all-round development and emotional well-being. The childminder gathers information from parents and carers so that she can meet children's individual needs. For example, parents complete a care plan before children begin to attend, so that the childminder knows their routine at home and can support this in her setting. The childminder has a settling-in process, and parents and children are encouraged to visit her home several times before starting sessions with her. The childminder is encouraging and friendly with the children and gives them lots of attention. As a result, the children are emotionally secure and comfortable and feel

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

valued. Children behave well because the childminder is a good role model to children. The childminder teaches them to use their manners through everyday routines and children behave very well as she promotes behaviour in a positive and consistent way. All children readily take turns and share during games and activities. This helps children learn to respect others and their feelings, and prepares them for their transition to nursery and school.

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

The childminder offers children a variety of opportunities to become ready for school. She takes children on the school run and has established effective working partnerships with local schools. She places a strong emphasis on children's independence skills during her daily practice, and this helps to gradually prepare them for their move to school. For example, the childminder teaches children to put on their own coats and shoes, to dress and undress and to be independent and make choices at meal times by serving themselves vegetables from small bowls. As a result, children are emotionally prepared for school and have the required skills of independence. A fire evacuation procedure is in place and children take part in emergency evacuation practises when the smoke alarms are tested. This enables them to develop an understanding of keeping themselves safe in an emergency.

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

The childminder consistently encourages children to wash their hands before mealtimes, after toileting and after playing in the soil outside. As a result, children are aware of their own personal hygiene needs and are developing good personal hygiene routines. Healthy drinks and snacks are provided for children, for example, children eat a variety of fruit at snack time and they drink either milk or water. The childminder prepares nutritious, home- cooked meals on a daily basis for the children. Lunchtime is a sociable time where the children and the childminder sit and eat together and discuss their day and share their latest holiday experiences or family celebrations they have enjoyed. As a result, children are developing excellent manners and early independence skills.

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provision

The childminder works closely with her co-childminder and assistant to ensure all requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage are well met. She understands and implements clear policies and procedures to safeguard children and promote their welfare. For example, the childminder understands when to notify Ofsted of significant events to meet requirements, and a clear child protection policy, along with the childminder's good knowledge of child protection issues and procedures, results in children being protected from potential harm. All adults have undergone relevant suitability checks. The childminder takes her responsibilities to keep children safe seriously, by ensuring she or her co-childminder are always present to supervise children. She has staff meetings and carries out appraisals on the co-childminder and her assistant. She supports the assistant well to ensure children's needs are met. The home and garden are securely maintained

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provision

and risk assessments are conducted on a continuous basis to ensure potential hazards are identified and minimised in all areas.

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provision

Observational assessments are closely monitored to ensure all children are making good progress within the seven areas of learning. All necessary records are in place, stored securely and used effectively to safeguard children and maintain their welfare. Improvements since the last inspection continue to move the provision forward for the benefit of children's individual care and learning. A self-evaluation, which seeks the views of parents, provides the childminder with a good overview of her whole provision. All necessary training courses for childminding, including the completion of a paediatric first- aid certificate, have been completed. This results in children's health and safety being protected at all times.

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provision

Partnerships with parents, carers and other providers are a strong aspect of the childminder's provision. Clear information is continually shared with all people involved with the children, promoting an integrated approach to their care and learning. Parents are kept fully informed about their children's daily routines and activities through discussions, daily diaries and text messages. Parents confirm they are more than happy with the childminder's provision and they would not change anything. Children are provided with a firm foundation on which to build their future learning and development.

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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 EY392501 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 821826 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 10 Number of children on roll 33

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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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