Childminder in Derby

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 July 2015 29 June 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 Requires improvement 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:

 Children's communication and language development is not always supported during their play opportunities. This is because there are inconsistencies in the quality of teaching.  The childminder does not check on the assistants' performance enough to ensure their teaching helps all children to make good progress.  The childminder does not always reinforce thorough hygiene routines to promote children's ongoing health.

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It has the following strengths

 Rigorous safeguarding policies and procedures are implemented by the childminder. She knows what to do if she has a concern about a child in her care or if an allegation is made against her or her assistants. The childminder completes risk assessments to ensure the home is free from hazards to keep children safe.  Children feel comfortable and secure with the childminder, who provides a relaxed and calm environment. Children enjoy making decisions about their play and show confidence as they move around the rooms. They have a warm rapport with the childminder and her assistants, who are responsive to their needs.  Partnerships with parents are well established. The childminder has good systems for sharing information about her provision. Parents are involved in what their child is learning while with the childminder, and they share what their child does at home. This two-way partnership helps provide consistency of care and learning for children.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder makes appropriate use of the local area and amenities to support children's social skills and physical development well.

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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 ensuring the childminder and her assistants interact effectively and use every opportunity to promote children's communication and language skills.

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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

 adopt a more effective process for overseeing staff performance, so practice is consistent in helping children make good progress and any gaps in development are promptly addressed  improve hygiene procedures to help children gain an even better understanding about how good practice can contribute to good health.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to children, her assistant and the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed the interaction between the childminder, her assistant and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's learning records and planning documentation.  The inspector checked the evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and her assistants, and sampled the childminder's documentation, policies and procedures.

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who attend. This requires improvement

The childminder is enthusiastic in her role and clearly enjoys working with children. Her assessment procedures are sufficient and the childminder understands how to identify and prioritise children's next steps in learning. She provides suitable activities that are of interest to children and provide some challenge. Overall, children's communication and language skills are promoted appropriately. This is because the childminder talks to children, asking questions and introducing words to extend their vocabulary. However, some of her assistants do not help children to think, or interact with them to extend their communication and language skills. Therefore, teaching is not consistent and children are making steady rather than good progress. Despite this, children are active learners and are acquiring most of the key skills for future learning. Children enjoy being creative and paint wavy lines and pictures of their families. Parents are actively involved in their child's

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requires improvement

Children are happy in the childminder's friendly home. They choose from a wide variety of toys, which aids their independence. Children's confidence and self-esteem are continually nurtured through the praise and encouragement they receive. Consequently, children behave well. Children share and play cooperatively together. They learn how to keep themselves safe, for example, using tools, such as scissors carefully. Overall, the childminder promotes a healthy lifestyle. She provides fruit for snack and encourages the parents to provide healthy lunches. She talks to children about the benefits of exercise and being healthy. Children use their self-help skills well. However, the childminder does not ensure appropriate hygiene procedures are consistently followed so that children learn healthy practices. The good partnerships with the local pre-school and school ensures children are prepared for their next stage of learning.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder is well qualified and experienced, which helps her to understand how to promote learning through play. She is passionate and dedicated to her role. The childminder has introduced inductions with her assistants and holds meeting to discuss children's development and closing gaps in their learning. However, she does not focus on checking her assistants' performance. As a result, their quality of teaching is not good enough. Consequently, monitoring procedures are not sufficient. The childminder and her assistants attend various courses to extend their knowledge, which benefits all children. The childminder has identified the strengths and weaknesses of her provision. She has put together an action plan and involves parents and children in this process. The childminder is fully aware of the importance of liaising with other professionals, in order to provide continuity of care and learning for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY414019 Local authority Derby, City of Inspection number 851474 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 20

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 29 June 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010. The childminding provision operates all year round from Monday to Friday, 7.30am until 5.30pm, except for Christmas, bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder receives funding for free early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She works with two assistants daily. The childminder and one of her assistants hold 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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