Childminder in DerbyshireOfsted inspection, 15 Apr 2015

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 April 2015 6 January 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 procedures are robust. The childminder knows her responsibilities if she has a concern about a child in her care. Potential risks to children are minimised through effective risk assessment. Consequently, children are protected from harm.  Children form strong bonds with the childminder, who is very sensitive to their needs. Children feel comfortable and secure with the childminder because she provides a relaxed and calm environment. This helps children feel safe and secure and promotes their emotional well-being.  Assessment procedures are well focused and precise. The childminder identifies children's next steps in their learning effectively. She uses the information she gathers and plans challenging and motivating activities. As a result, children are making good progress towards the early learning goals.  The childminder has completed rigorous self-evaluation. She shows a strong

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This provision is good

commitment to continuous improvement and towards her professional development. This helps the childminder to improve the quality of the service she offers and the outcomes for children.  Parents are very actively involved in their children's learning and development. They contribute to the children's learning records and share information about their children's learning at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children's own ideas are sometimes overlooked because the childminder focuses too heavily on telling them what to do during adult-led activities.  The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to teach children good practice during hygiene routines, or help them to understand how these promote good health.

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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

 give children more freedom to become engrossed in focused activities and to fully express their own thoughts and ideas as they explore different materials and media  encourage children to develop their understanding of how to stay healthy, for example, by teaching them more effective ways to wash their hands and explaining the importance of this.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to children throughout the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents, as given in their written feedback to the childminder.  The inspector observed the interaction of the childminder with the children as they took part in activities indoors and outside.  The inspector sampled relevant documentation, including children's records, policies and procedures, evidence of the childminder's qualifications and her suitability, as well as her self-evaluation documents.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of how children learn through play. She provides a wide selection of resources for the children to use. The childminder plans good adult-led activities to enhance children's learning. For example, she uses bottle tops to teach children mathematics. However, on occasions she can be too directive in her teaching, so children do not have time to explore their own thoughts and ideas. Nevertheless overall, her teaching is good. The childminder promotes communication and language skills well. She asks enquiring questions and introduces new vocabulary. Children's physical development is well promoted. Children have opportunities to use their handling skills. They learn how to control their bodies as they use the equipment in the garden. Children are acquiring key skills for future learning. They concentrate while listening to stories and enjoy singing songs. They are well motivated, have a positive attitude to learning and are

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who attend. This is good

constantly engaged. As a result, they make good progress in their learning.

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good

Children are settled in this friendly childminder's home. The childminder knows the children well. Children confidently move around the home. The childminder has positive attitudes towards children's behaviour. Consequently, children's self-esteem is good and they behave well. Healthy lifestyles are effectively promoted. The childminder takes children to the park and soft-play centres so that children learn that exercise can be fun. The childminder has a high regard for safety. She teaches the children how to be safe. For example, she encourages children to use knives carefully as they cut up strawberries and bananas at snack time. Children use their self-help skills well. They learn about germs when washing their hands. In spite of this, the childminder on occasions allows the children to use the same water to wash their hands. This means children do not learn the best way to keep themselves healthy. The childminder has made good links with the local

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good

pre-school, and uses these to help prepare children for their move there.

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provision is good

The childminder meets her responsibilities in upholding the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She completes comprehensive records for the efficient management of her provision. The childminder is well qualified and experienced. She is passionate about her role. She strives to continuously develop her knowledge and skills. She reflects critically. The childminder monitors the children's progress thoroughly. She notices any gaps in their learning and takes action to close them quickly. Consequently, children continue to make good progress over time. Partnerships with parents are effectively established and this makes a strong contribution to meeting children's needs. Parents are given opportunities to read her policies, procedures and relevant documentation. As a result, parents are aware of what is expected. The childminder is equally aware of the importance of building robust relationships with other providers and shares information with them to further

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provision is good

support the continuity in children's learning and care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY375208 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 858290 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 6 January 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in Nottingham. The childminding provision operates Monday to Friday from 8am until 5.30pm, all year round, except for Christmas and bank and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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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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