Childminder in Derby

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 April 2015 27 January 2011

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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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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Requires improvement 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 and her assistant do not hold up-to-date paediatric first-aid certificates. This does not help to fully secure children's welfare in the event of an accident.  The childminder sometimes concentrates too much on telling children what to do during art and craft activities. This does not encourage them to fully express their own creativity.  The childminder does not always reinforce thorough hygiene routines to support children's growing understanding of how to keep themselves healthy.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder understands her responsibilities regarding child protection. She and her assistant know what to do if they have a concern about a child in their care. The childminder implements appropriate policies and procedures to protect the children from harm.  Children benefit from a welcoming, friendly home. The childminder develops positive relationships with the children. They show that they are comfortable in her care. She is caring and sensitive to the needs of the children. Consequently, children's emotional well-being is effectively promoted.  The childminder has strong partnerships with parents. She keeps them well informed and works closely with them to meet children's needs. Parents are actively involved in their children's learning and development. This ensures children's learning is effectively supported both at home and when in the childminder's care.

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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

 obtain an up-to-date paediatric first-aid certificate to promote the welfare and safety of children in the event of an accident  make sure that any childminding assistant who is left in sole charge of children is appropriately trained in first aid and holds a current paediatric first-aid certificate.

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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 freedom for children to become engrossed in creative activities and to fully express their own thoughts and ideas  devise better methods to encourage children to follow positive hand hygiene routines to promote their health.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 obtain an appropriate first-aid qualification (compulsory part of the Childcare register)  obtain an appropriate first-aid qualification (voluntary part of the Childcare register).

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Inspection activities

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

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who attend. This is good

The childminder and her assistant have a secure knowledge that children learn best through play. The childminder knows the children well and completes effective assessments. She identifies children's next steps in their learning, and plans for their individual needs. She provides a balance of activities to promote learning. The childminder's teaching is good overall. She interacts in positive ways and she is always at the children's level. However, when she is teaching creative activities she sometimes focuses too much on helping children complete the activity. Consequently, children are not always able to fully develop and express their own thoughts or ideas. Nevertheless, children are active learners most of the time and gaining important key skills for their future learning. They are eager to learn, concentrate and willing to try new things. They thrive on being in the outside environment. They climb and use their movement skills well.

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requires improvement

Children are happy and content in the childminder's home. The childminder finds out about children's preferences before they start. As a result, the children settle quickly into her care. The childminder effectively manages children's behaviour. For example, she and her assistant constantly praise the children. This boosts children's confidence and self- esteem and provides them with a sense of achievement. Children use some of their self- help skills appropriately. For example, they put on their own coats and shoes to go outside. However, the childminder does not always promote their understanding of good hygiene. For example, she does not remind the children to wash their hands at appropriate times. Children learn how to keep themselves safe. The childminder helps children to understand about healthy lifestyles. She promotes healthy eating and encourages the children to be active. The childminder has made good links with the local

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requires improvement

pre-school, which helps prepare children for their move there.

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provision requires improvement

Children are kept generally safe and their well-being is promoted sufficiently. The childminder's home is safe and secure. However, at present, neither the childminder nor her assistant hold an up-to-date paediatric first-aid certificate. This means they do not have the most up-to-date information to make sure they can treat children appropriately should an accident occur. The childminder is experienced and qualified, and this knowledge has helped her to promote children's learning well. She reviews and checks on children's progress, identifies any gaps in their learning and works with parents to close these quickly. This ensures children continue to make good progress. The childminder and her assistant have attended some relevant short-training courses to increase their knowledge to benefit all children. Partnerships with parents, other settings and professionals help maintain continuity in children's care and learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 206011 Local authority Derby, City of Inspection number 865385 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 18

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 27 January 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2000. The childminding provision operates all year around from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for Christmas and bank and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3. She works with an assistant who is unqualified.

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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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