Childminder in Derbyshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 February 2015 17 June 2010

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Requires improvement The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is inadequate

 The quality of teaching is inadequate. The childminder does not provide sufficient opportunities for children to learn English.  Planning does not ensure that activities provide suitable challenge to build on what children already know, or to fully promote their enjoyment.  The childminder is not developing appropriate relationships with other settings that children attend. She does not gather or share information about children's learning and development, to ensure there is consistency of support.  Partnerships with parents and carers are not strong enough. The childminder does not consistently gather information to identify what children can do when they first start. Nor does she regularly share information so that parents and carers can support children's learning at home.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder has an appropriate understanding of child protection issues as she has recently updated her knowledge in this area. She implements effective risk assessments to ensure hazards are minimised and children's safety is promoted.  Children have good access to a well-presented range of toys and resources to support their independence.  Children's good health is suitably promoted as they enjoy healthy snacks and meals, and daily opportunities to play outdoors.  The childminder supports children's well-being as she gathers appropriate information about children's needs and routines. She provides a detailed and useful booklet of her policies and procedures. Parents and carers confirm they are happy with the care provided.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 ensure that planned activities provide appropriate challenge and enjoyable experiences for all children in all of the areas of learning and development  ensure that children are given sufficient opportunities to learn and reach a good standard in English language, to support their preparation for school  ensure that where children attend other settings, there is regular information sharing regarding children's learning and development.

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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

 strengthen partnerships with parents and carers to involve them more fully in their child's learning, for example, by improving the exchange of information on entry and during the placement to enhance children's learning and development at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the playroom and garden.  The inspector discussed the planning of activities with the childminder.  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 inadequate

Although children speak English, the childminder spends a considerable amount of time teaching them her first language, which is not English. Interaction during play focuses on teaching children the alternative words for things they already know. This hinders children's learning, particularly their communication and language skills and spoils their enjoyment as it interrupts their play. It also means that children are not learning some of the key skills that they need for their future learning. The childminder assesses what children can do and identifies some relevant next steps in their learning. However, the vast majority of activities lack any challenge to help children to move forward in their learning. For example, mathematics focuses on very simple size language and counting to levels that children are already secure with. The childminder provides some appropriate support for children in their physical development. For example, she encourages their

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who attend. This is inadequate

independence in putting on their own coat and shoes. As children play with equipment, the childminder demonstrates how to roll hoops and throw balls into a target. The childminder shares examples of what children have learned with parents and carers on a regular basis. However, when children first start, she does not gather enough information from parents and carers about their child's stage of development. Nor does she share information about their next steps in learning, so that parents are able to better support learning at home.

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requires improvement

Children are comfortable and confident in the environment and enjoy the company of the childminder and her assistant. The childminder gives daily feedback to parents and carers so that they are aware of how their child has been during the day. Children attend a range of stay and play sessions in the local community. This helps them to develop confidence in different social settings and prepares them emotionally for when they move on to nursery or school. The childminder provides suitable opportunities for children to learn about how to keep themselves safe. She sets rules for how far ahead they walk, when they are out and about, depending on their age and understanding. Children practise the evacuation procedure so that they know what to do in an emergency.

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provision is inadequate

Leadership and management are ineffective. Although the childminder evaluates her own practice, this does not secure sufficient improvements to the quality of the provision. Areas for improvement are general and do not address the weaknesses in practice. Two of the recommendations from the last inspection have not been suitably addressed. The childminder does not appropriately monitor the range of activities to help children to move forward in their learning. She has not established partnership working with other settings that children attend, to ensure there is consistent support for children's learning and development. The childminder appropriately manages her assistant. The assistant reads the policies and procedures, so that he understands his role in caring for children. The childminder delegates tasks, such as food preparation, so that she can spend more time with the children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY334731 Local authority Derby, City of Inspection number 878138 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 17 June 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Derby. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, including bank holidays by request and excluding family holidays. The childminder regularly works with an assistant.

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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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