Childminder in Derbyshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 March 2015 20 August 2009

p.1

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

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

p.1

This provision is good

 The quality of teaching is good. The childminder uses effective teaching strategies to encourage learning. She plans purposeful play, meaning that children develop the skills needed for their next stage in learning.  Children benefit from close relationships with the childminder. She is warm, caring and attentive to their needs. Therefore, children are happy and settled.  The childminder forms strong partnerships with parents. She keeps parents well informed about their child's achievements. As a result, parents are actively involved in their child's learning.  Children are very strong communicators because the childminder spends time positively interacting with them and effectively encouraging the development of their vocabulary and language skills.  The childminder ensures robust safeguarding policies and procedures are effectively implemented. As a result, children are protected and kept safe.

p.1

This provision is good

 The childminder recognises what works well in her setting. She has new ideas to develop her practice and to drive improvements for children.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder does not fully support children to develop their own creativity.  The childminder does not always provide enough opportunities for children to explore and investigate.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

 enhance children's creativity during craft activities by allowing them increased freedom to develop their own play  increase opportunities for children to develop strong exploratory impulses and curiosity, for example, by providing natural and open-ended materials for them to investigate as they play.

p.2

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.

p.2

who attend. This is good

The childminder successfully joins in play, making suggestions and asking questions to develop children's thinking. Overall, she offers an effective balance of adult-led and child- initiated activities, which means children are well supported to acquire new skills. However, during craft activities the childminder occasionally over directs play. For example, she tells children where to stick feathers. Therefore, children sometimes become disengaged from learning because they are not fully involved in the activity. The childminder skilfully models and repeats sounds and new words to children. She uses additional methods, including sign language and pictures to support understanding. As a result, children are confident communicators. Although the childminder provides some occasions for children to investigate some natural materials, such as sand and water, these are generally planned experiences. Consequently, children are not always able to

p.3

who attend. This is good

develop their exploratory skills spontaneously, for example, by investigating natural or open-ended resources.

p.3

good

Children form strong friendships and are respectful of other's needs and feelings. They 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 are provided with good opportunities to learn how to do things for themselves. For example, they put on their own shoes and coats. Young children sit very well at mealtimes. They climb onto chairs skilfully and feed themselves. Additionally, children independently wash their hands after messy play and before meals, and are beginning to manage their own personal needs. Children's good health is promoted through a well-balanced selection of healthy foods and snacks. They benefit from daily opportunities to be active outdoors, learning about staying safe as they play. Children develop their social skills through regular visits to toddler

p.3

good

groups. As a result, they are confident and emotionally well prepared for when they move on to school.

p.3

provision is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of her responsibilities under the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She has appropriate qualifications, including paediatric first aid and safeguarding, to help her keep children safe. The childminder implements daily risk assessments into her practice. This ensures that children are kept safe at all times. The childminder is self-motivated to improve practice. She is well equipped to meet children's emerging needs effectively. The childminder has developed effective systems for planning and assessment, which ensure that children are continually supported in their next stage of learning. Parents are actively involved in children's ongoing development. They regularly read and comment on learning journals. Likewise, partnerships with others, such as local schools are in place and the childminder uses these to promote continuity.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY367492 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 863881 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

p.4

Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 20 August 2009

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in Long Eaton. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. She has a childcare qualification at level 3.

p.4

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.

p.4

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.

p.4

Telephone number

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may copy all or parts of this document for non-commercial educational purposes, as long as you give details of the source and date of publication and do not alter the information in any way. To receive regular email alerts about new publications, including survey reports and school inspection reports, please visit our website and go to ‘Subscribe’.

p.5

Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

p.5