Childminder in Derbyshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 March 2015 12 March 2009

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Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 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 childminder's knowledge of how children learn is not fully secure. Therefore, her practice does not effectively support children's learning.  The childminder does not assess children's progress accurately enough, so that she has a clear picture of each child's stage of development.  The childminder does not share enough meaningful information with parents and other settings to fully support continuity in learning.  The childminder does not reflect in detail on her practice. This means priorities and plans for improvement are not fully developed to support ongoing improvement.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder provides a suitable range of activities and experiences covering the seven areas of learning.  Children benefit from close relationships with the childminder. They are happy and feel secure in her home.  Children follow good hygiene routines. They enjoy healthy snacks and meals, which promotes their good health.  Children are effectively safeguarded because the childminder implements sound policies and procedures, which promote the welfare of children.

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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 quality of teaching by developing an appropriate knowledge and understanding of how children learn actively, play, explore, create and think critically, in order to consistently promote their good progress  implement an effective process to observe and assess children's progress across the seven areas of learning, and use this information to help children make good progress by planning challenging activities linked to children's next steps in learning and ensuring any gaps in development are quickly addressed.

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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

 involve parents and other settings more fully in children's learning, by sharing more precise information about children's development to foster a shared approach to learning  develop an effective process for continuous reflection to fully identify, and act on, weaknesses in practice to drive improvement forwards.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the main play areas of the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke to the childminder 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

Children generally enjoy their time with the childminder and are reasonably well occupied. The quality of teaching varies. The childminder introduces new words and holds meaningful conversations with children, meaning that they become confident speakers. She provides some interesting and thoughtful activities, which means that children are keen to participate. However, the childminder often over directs and leads play. She does not always intervene effectively to guide children's learning. Therefore, children are not well supported to develop the skills needed to think and explore for themselves. Although the childminder makes some observations of children as they play, she does not link children's learning to the typical range of development expected for their ages. Consequently, the childminder's planning is not always well focused on building on what children already know and can do. In addition, the childminder provides very little

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who attend. This requires improvement

information for parents about children's next steps in learning, so they are not well equipped to build on these at home.

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good

The childminder's home is safe and welcoming. Children are encouraged to be independent, dressing themselves and selecting activities. This gives them some of the skills they will require at school. The childminder is warm and caring. She offers reassurance and sets consistent boundaries. Children comfortably return to her for a cuddle at certain times throughout the day. This reinforces children's self-confidence and emotional well-being. Children behave well as the childminder responds to issues sensitively. They receive encouragement and are praised for their efforts. This fosters children's growing confidence and self-esteem. The childminder takes children on regular outings to explore the local community. She promotes children's knowledge of how to keep themselves safe. For example, children understand what to do in the event of a fire. The childminder takes children on outings to the local parks and play centres where they

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good

can be physically active, promoting their good health.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder has a secure knowledge of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She is trained and qualified in safeguarding and first aid, which supports her understanding and practice. The childminder is familiar with the learning and development requirements, meaning that she provides some activities that children enjoy. However, because she does not fully understand how to support learning effectively, she does not consistently tailor experiences to children's needs. The childminder forms suitable relationships with parents. She provides basic information about the care children receive. The childminder seeks the views of parents and children, who are happy with the service she provides. However, she does fully evaluate her own practice. Inconsistencies in teaching have not been identified, so the provision is not moving forward.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 207399 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 984346 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 12 March 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1995 and lives in Belper, Derbyshire. She operates all year round, from 7am 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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