Childminder in Derbyshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 March 2015 15 January 2009

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Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Requires improvement The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Requires improvement The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The quality of teaching is inconsistent. Not all adults intervene effectively in play to guide children's learning. Consequently, children are not well supported to develop the skills needed to think for themselves.  The childminder does not always tailor activities and experiences to provide appropriate levels of challenge according to the individual needs of the children.  The childminder does not provide enough opportunities for children to write and make marks.  The childminder does not always make good use of daily routines to fully build on older children's self-care skills.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder ensures appropriate safeguarding policies and procedures are effectively implemented. As a result, children are protected and kept safe.  Children benefit from warm relationships with the childminder and her assistants. The childminder takes time to get to know the children well, therefore, children are happy and settled.  Children have good levels of self-esteem. They feel valued because the childminder and her assistants praise and encourage children's efforts.  The childminder develops good partnerships with parents. Information is shared effectively, which helps to promote a shared approach to learning.

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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

 improve the consistency and quality of teaching by developing knowledge and understanding of effective teaching methods; so that all adults interact positively with children, in order to support and guide learning effectively  ensure planning is linked to observations and assessments, in order to consistently provide children with challenging activities that are fully tailored to their abilities and individual learning needs.

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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 more opportunities for children to carry out routine tasks for themselves, including putting on coats and serving food, to enhance their independence and self- care skills  develop opportunities for children to write and make marks in everyday play, for example, by providing pens and note pads in the home corner, in order to more fully support early literacy development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities inside and in the back garden of the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, her assistants and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.  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 requires improvement

The childminder provides an appropriate range of activities, which promote children's learning and development across the seven areas of learning. She makes use of suitable observations and assessments of children's achievements, to plan some relevant learning experiences. Children generally enjoy the activities and are reasonably well occupied. In spite of this, because all children are asked to do the same thing, at times some children disengage from learning. For example, during story time not all children participate well, because the story is too long for them and they lose interest. The childminder and her assistants have some knowledge of how children learn. They play alongside children and generate enthusiasm for activities. However, on occasions, adults do not make use of effective teaching methods, such as asking open questions to develop children's thought process. Although children enjoy sharing favourite books with adults, they do not have

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who attend. This requires improvement

enough opportunities to spontaneously make marks and draw in everyday play to fully progress their early writing skills.

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good

The childminder's home is safe and welcoming. Children explore the environment confidently, making choices about where and what they play. They learn to behave very well, because the childminder offers reassurance and consistent boundaries. Children form strong friendships and are respectful of other's needs and feelings. They feel secure and enjoy their time at the setting. These attributes mean that children are emotionally well prepared for when they move on to school. Children of all ages benefit from some opportunities to learn how to do things for themselves. For example, the childminder provides steps to help children reach sinks to wash their hands. However, not all routines fully promote children's independence. For example, older children are not always encouraged to pour their own drinks or put coats on by themselves. Children's good health is promoted through provision of a well-balanced selection of healthy foods and snacks.

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good

They have daily opportunities to learn and become active outdoors. This promotes their well-being.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder has a secure knowledge of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She successfully promotes the welfare of the children. The childminder ensures that her assistants are qualified in safeguarding, first aid and food safety, which supports their understanding and practice. The childminder delivers a varied educational programme. Children generally enjoy their activities and are making reasonable progress. The childminder identifies some areas requiring development and takes suitable action to improve practice. However, her understanding of effective teaching is not fully secure, so there are inconsistencies in the quality of teaching. The childminder develops sound partnerships with other providers. This means that some relevant information is shared, which helps to meet children's needs and promotes continuity of learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY300253 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 861721 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 20

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 15 January 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in Langley Mill. The childminder works with assistants. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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