Childminder in Derby

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 March 2015 21 September 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

 Safeguarding policies and procedures are implemented well and any risks to children are minimised effectively. Checks around the childminder's home are completed on a daily basis to ensure her premises are safe and secure for children to play in. This means children are protected from harm at all times.  The childminder develops strong bonds with the children. This supports them to feel safe and secure in her care. As a result, children's emotional and physical welfares are well catered for.  The childminder completes concise, detailed assessments of children's progress. This enables her to plan challenging activities that meet their individual learning needs. Consequently, children make good progress in their learning, given their starting points and capabilities.  Strong partnerships have been formed with parents. They are actively involved in their children's learning and development. This contributes to consistency of care and

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This provision is good

learning for their children.  The childminder is committed to continually reflecting on and improving her practice to benefit the children and their families.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children's learning is not maximised because the childminder does not always ask children questions to encourage them to think during focused activities.  The childminder does not always provide a variety of art and craft materials for children to explore during creative activities.

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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

 help children to develop their communication and language skills when they take part in focused activities, by, for example, asking them more enquiring questions, so that they can express themselves, extend their vocabulary and enhance their thinking skills  give children more materials and media to use in creative activities, so that they have the opportunity to fully express their own thoughts and ideas and become more engrossed in the activity.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector observed children play and their interactions with the childminder, both inside and outdoors.  The inspector looked at children's learning journal records and planning documentation.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder. She looked at her policies and procedures and self-evaluation documentation.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder uses her good knowledge of how children learn through play. She creates a stimulating learning environment for children. Children are acquiring the key skills for future learning. They are active learners. They instigate their own play and willing take part in focused activities. Overall, the childminder's teaching is good. She generally promotes communication and language well during the children's play but does not always extend children's learning or thinking, such as by regularly asking enquiring questions. For example, while children plant sunflower seeds, she fails to ask them what they need to help the seeds grow. In addition, when she plans a creative activity she does not provide a variety of different materials, so that children can express their own ideas. Children concentrate as they listen to stories. They sing popular nursery rhymes and are beginning to write their names. As a result, children's early literacy skills are good. Early

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who attend. This is good

mathematics is taught well through everyday routines and children's play.

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good

Children enjoy playing in this friendly, welcoming home. The childminder knows the children well. This is because she has taken time to find out about children's likes, dislikes and capabilities. As a result, children settle quickly and have a positive attitude towards learning. They are confident and use their self-help skills well. They follow efficient hygiene procedures to promote good health. The childminder praises the children for their efforts, which boosts their self-esteem. As a result, children feel valued and behave well. Children learn about keeping themselves safe. The childminder teaches children effectively about healthy lifestyles. She provides home-cooked meals and healthy snacks. Children use the garden daily to enjoy the fresh air. The childminder also takes them to the local park and soft-play centres. This helps to extend their physical development and learn that exercise can be fun. Children are well supported in their preparation for school.

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provision is good

The childminder is secure in her understanding of child protection. She knows what to do if she has a concern about a child in her care. She is an experienced practitioner and even though she is unqualified she is committed to her own professional development. She has attended various short courses to increase her knowledge and improve teaching. This benefits all children. The childminder understands and implements the learning and development requirements well. She monitors children's progress through effective tracking systems. This enables her to identify gaps in children's learning and plan activities to close the gaps quickly. The childminder is a reflective practitioner. She has identified areas she wishes to improve and involved the parents in this process. Well established partnerships with other settings and professionals help maintain continuity in children's care and learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 205947 Local authority Derby, City of Inspection number 865379 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 14

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 21 September 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1997. The childminding provision operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 5.30pm, all year round, except for Christmas, 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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