Childminder in Derby

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 February 2015 18 June 2009

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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 skilfully observes and assesses children's learning and development to identify their next steps of learning. She plans appropriate support through activities and outings to help children to move forward in their learning.  The childminder and her assistants promote a relaxed, welcoming and homely atmosphere. The childminder gathers appropriate information about children's needs and meets these during the daily routines.  The childminder gives good consideration to the purpose of displays within the environment. For example, the eye-catching decoration of super heroes encourages children who are reluctant to wash their hands to do so.  The childminder is very effective in managing her assistants. She does a thorough review of their knowledge and skills to identify where they need support and mentoring. She deploys them to give children one to one support within activities. She delegates specific tasks so that they work alongside each other to promote children's

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This provision is good

enjoyment.  The childminder is pro-active in working in partnership with parents, carers, external professionals and agencies to support children's needs.  The childminder effectively supports children's understanding of how to stay safe. She talks to children about road safety and the rules when they are out and about. She effectively plans outings to support children's understanding. For example, she has recently taken children on a visit to the fire station.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasion, the childminder and assistant do not clearly explain the expectations during adult-led activities, so that children always know what is expected of them.  The organisation of one part of the garden does not always enable children to spread out and, therefore, fully enjoy their physical play.

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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

 build on the already good teaching to accelerate all children's progress by always giving clear explanations of the rules so that children understand them and can follow them  extend the opportunities for children to be able to spread out and enjoy their physical games in the garden, for example, by reviewing the organisation of toys and equipment on the decked area.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the playroom, kitchen and garden.  The inspector discussed the planning of activities with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the assistant.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and other documentation.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises, the childminder's qualifications and self-evaluation record.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides a good balance of well planned adult-led activities and child- initiated play, with an effective focus on the skills that children will need for their future learning. Good consideration is given to the resources within adult-led activities so that all children can engage fully. Children develop both their imagination and social skills as they engage in pretend play with each other. Children thoroughly enjoy creative activities and have complete control over the designing and making process. On occasion, the childminder and assistant do not fully explain what they expect children to do at certain times during activities. Children become confused and this interrupts the activity, as the childminder has to explain what it is they should be doing. The childminder effectively works alongside other professionals to support children with particular needs. She also works well with parents and carers to support children who speak English as an additional

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who attend. This is good

language. She takes time to ensure she knows what she needs to do and how, to help children to move forward in their learning. The childminder regularly shares a planning sheet with parents and carers so that they can support children's learning at home.

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good

The childminder effectively supports children's emotional well-being. She helps children to prepare for visitors to the setting. She takes children on various outings and to different groups within the community. This gives children opportunities to experience different social situations and helps them to prepare for their move to school. Children get lots of praise to make them feel valued. The childminder effectively helps children to develop an understanding of a healthy lifestyle. She provides good opportunities for children to learn about where our food comes from. She has her own chickens, regularly takes children to visit local farms and they grow vegetables in the garden. The indoor and outdoor environment are, on the whole, well organised. As a result of recent training in children's physical development, the childminder provides a broad range of equipment to support them moving in different ways. However, the organisation of resources in the decked area

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good

in the garden limits children's ability to spread out and move freely.

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provision is good

The childminder ensures children's safety and their good health through the effective implementation of checks and routines. Both the childminder and her two assistants have first-aid training to provide appropriate care for children in the event of an accident. The childminder effectively evaluates her practice and identifies a broad range of improvements that will benefit the children she cares for. Through regular feedback, parents and carers praise the childminder, the care she provides, her relaxed attitude and the homely environment. The childminder makes good use of tracking sheets to monitor children's progress and identify any gaps in learning. The childminder has a childcare qualification at level 3, the impact of which is evident in the good quality teaching.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 205849 Local authority Derby, City of Inspection number 865376 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 15

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 18 June 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2000 and lives in Chaddesden, Derby. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, term time only, excluding bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder employs two assistants, one of whom she works with on a full-time basis. The other assistant works on an occasional basis. The childminder has a childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder provides support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and children who speak English as an additional language.

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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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