Childminder in Derby

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 February 2015 15 April 2010

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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

 The childminder provides a broad range of interesting and challenging activities. This supports children's development across the seven areas of learning.  The childminder uses effective teaching strategies to encourage learning. She plans purposeful play and interacts skilfully with children. This means children make good progress.  Children explore the stimulating and well-organised environment with confidence. They follow their own interests and chose where and what they want to play with. Subsequently, children are independent learners.  Children benefit from warm relationships with the childminder. The childminder takes time to get to know the children well. Therefore, children are happy and settled.  The childminder develops strong relationships with parents. Children benefit from this because their ongoing learning is successfully complemented at home.  The childminder ensures robust safeguarding policies and procedures are effectively

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This provision is good

implemented. As a result, children are protected and kept safe.  The childminder's self-evaluation process is good. She recognises what works well in her setting. She has new ideas to develop her practice and drive improvements for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always use sharply focussed strategies to secure timely interventions and support from other professionals.  The childminder does not consistently make the best possible use of daily routines to further develop older children's self-care skills.

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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

 consider a wider range of strategies, including the use of more sharply focussed observations, to secure timely interventions and support from other professionals  create more opportunities for children to carry out routine tasks for themselves, including hand washing and serving food, to further enhance their independence and self-care skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities inside the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with children and considered the written views of their parents throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation, and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.

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who attend. This is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder successfully joins in play, making suggestions and asking questions to develop children's thinking. She offers an effective balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities. Children are well supported to acquire new skills to support them in their next stage of learning. They progress well in their communication and language development. This is because the childminder skilfully models and repeats sounds to younger children and holds meaningful conversations with older children. The childminder monitors children's achievements well. However, she does not consistently focus observations and assessments in order to fully evaluate if children would benefit from interventions from other professionals, such as physiotherapist's. Parents are actively involved in children's ongoing learning. The childminder ensures that parents are kept fully informed so they can support their child's learning at home.

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good

Children learn to behave well because the childminder offers reassurance and consistent boundaries. The childminder continually praises children for their efforts, which means that they feel valued and have good levels of self-esteem. Children form strong friendships and are respectful of other's needs and feelings. They feel emotionally secure and enjoy their time at the setting. Children of all ages benefit from some opportunities to learn how to do things for themselves. For example, they put on their own shoes and coats. The childminder provides equipment, including steps, to help children to reach sinks. However, older children do not always benefit from this because they are not routinely encouraged to use the more challenging equipment to further their self-care skills. Children's good health is promoted through a well-balanced selection of healthy foods and snacks. They have daily opportunities to learn and become active outdoors, learning about staying safe

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good

as they play. Children develop their social skills through regular visits to toddler groups. They are confident and emotionally well prepared for when they move on to school.

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provision is good

The childminder fully understands her responsibilities under the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She promotes the welfare of the children very well. All necessary steps are taken to ensure the environment is kept safe and secure. The childminder has a good understanding of recognising the signs of abuse and she is aware of who to contact to ensure children are protected. Since her previous inspection the childminder has developed her knowledge of the learning and development requirements to ensure children make good progress. The childminder fosters strong partnerships with parents. She regularly gathers and shares useful information, which promotes continuity of learning. The childminder is self-motivated to improve her practice. She attends relevant training, including paediatric first-aid and safeguarding, to keep children safe and maintain the good practice. She is well equipped to meet children's emerging needs effectively.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY396913 Local authority Derby, City of Inspection number 859835 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 15 April 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She works with another registered childminder and minds from her co-childminder's house. The childminder operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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