Childminder in Derby

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 February 2015 25 July 2012

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 Children's safety is rigorously promoted through the implementation of robust safeguarding and welfare procedures. The childminder regularly reviews risks in the environment and ensures the home and garden area is safe and secure. As a result, children are kept safe while in her care.  The childminder provides meaningful, motivating play activities that effectively support children's interests and learning needs while playing indoors. Assessments of children's progress are precise. The childminder uses these effectively to create individual educational programmes for each child.  The childminder forms positive relationships with parents, which enables them to play an active part in their child's learning. Children settle quickly and form strong attachments and relationships with the childminder. This helps children feel safe and secure.  The childminder is committed to reflecting on and improving her practice to continually

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This provision is good

develop this for the benefit of the children. Consequently, children make good progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder, is sometimes overly-directive during focused activities. As a result, at times, children are not able to fully follow their own creative ideas.  The childminder does not effectively use the garden to promote children's all-round development or extend their exploration of the natural world.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 provide children with more freedom to be engrossed in focused activities and to fully express their own creative thoughts and ideas as they explore different materials and media  make the most of the garden and enrich the activities and opportunities for children to explore and investigate the natural world even more and so enhance their all-round development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to the children.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector observed children in their play and in their interaction with the childminder both inside and outdoors.  The inspector looked at children's learning journal records and planning documentation.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability and qualifications of the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of how to promote children's development. She understands well that children learn best through play. Children are active learners and are acquiring the necessary skills for their future education. The childminder promotes language skills well. She asks good open-ended questions that encourage children to think. The childminder teaches well most of the time. She plans activities that provide good levels of challenge. However, sometimes when children take part in focused activities the childminder is overly directive towards them. For example, she tells children what to do. This stops them exploring the play in their own way. Children enjoy bathing the dolls and learning about their body parts. They use their imaginative and creative skills as they paint. These activities also help children to develop their handling skills effectively. There is a two-way flow of communication, between the parents and childminder, which helps

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who attend. This is good

promote children's continuity of learning and development.

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good

The childminder provides a welcoming service. She has good settling-in sessions. Children are confident and move around the home at ease. They demonstrate good independence and self-help skills. Children are well behaved. They share toys and play cooperatively together. The childminder praises children's efforts, which boosts their self-esteem. She knows the children well and caters for their needs. This helps support their emotional well- being. The childminder has created an inside environment that effectively promotes children's learning. Children select from a wide range of quality toys and initiate their own play most of the time. However, in contrast, the outside environment needs improvement. Children enjoy healthy snacks and take part in daily exercise to promote their healthy lifestyles. The childminder teaches the children how to stay safe by using equipment safely. She has made good links with local schools, which helps prepare for children's

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provision is good

The childminder understands her responsibilities for keeping children safe. She is aware of who to contact if she has any concerns about a child in her care. She has detailed documentation, which helps her to run an effective service. The childminder is committed to providing quality care for children and their parents. She has worked extremely hard since her last inspection and successfully completed all of the actions and recommendations raised. She has attended various training courses and reflected on her practice to identify her strengths and weakness well. The childminder monitors children's learning by identifying any gaps in children's learning and planning activities to close the gaps. Consequently, children are making good progress towards the early earning goals. The childminder is fully aware of the importance of liaising with other professionals. She has established close links with the local authority and welcomes guidance positively.

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provision is good

Effective partnerships with parents helps maintain continuity for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY440600 Local authority Derby, City of Inspection number 1003303 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 25 July 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012. The childminder operates Monday to Friday from 6.30am until 8.30pm all year round except for Christmas, bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder offers overnight care.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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

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