Childminder in Derby

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 July 2015 23 November 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

 The childminder is effective at providing parents and carers with information about how they can support the children's next stages of development at home. This ensures there is consistent support. Parents and carers comment on how valuable the advice is.  The childminder gives good consideration to the planning of activities. She chooses stay-and-play sessions and outings carefully to provide a variety of activities that support children's learning and development.  The childminder places a strong focus on promoting children's safety. For example, she continually risk assesses the resources to ensure the safety of younger children as they are crawling about.  The childminder meets children's needs well. She is very familiar with their routines. For example, she recognises when they are tired or hungry. She continually discusses children's routines with parents and carers so she can take into account any changes.

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This provision is good

 The childminder encourages feedback from parents and carers, and takes into account their suggestions or requests. She keeps her qualifications, such as first aid, up to date so she has the knowledge and skills to meet children's needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully support older children to accept that they may not always have her attention to themselves or to understand the reasons for this.  The childminder's organisation of the environment sometimes unnecessarily prevents children from being independent in their play and learning.

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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

 enhance the support for children to accept and understand the needs of others  organise the environment to help children to be more independent during their play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the lounge and dining room.  The inspector discussed the planning of activities with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and other documentation.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises and the childminder's qualifications.  The inspector discussed the childminder's evaluation systems.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder is an experienced practitioner and has a good knowledge of how children learn. She uses this knowledge well to help children to move forward in their learning. As she observes children she looks for specific examples of their achievements, to identify when they are secure in their learning. The childminder provides a good range of toys and resources. She uses these well to support children's learning and development. For example, she lays out the train set and encourages children to build it themselves. Children begin to recognise that they need a peg at the end of each piece to hold the pieces together. The childminder helps children to understand the expectations when they are on outings. For example, she helps them to understand why they need to be quiet when they go to the library. This effective planning supports children to develop the skills they need for their future learning. The childminder appropriately manages any minor

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who attend. This is good

incidents as they occur by talking to children about why some behaviour is not appropriate. However, she does not always help children to understand their own feelings and those of other children. For example, some older children are not clear about why younger ones need the childminder's attention too, and find this difficult to accept.

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good

Children are happy and comfortable with the childminder. The childminder effectively promotes children's physical health through daily outings to places, such as the park or soft-play centre. These outings also help children to develop their independence and confidence in exploring new environments. The childminder works well with other settings that children attend to support their settling in. The childminder discusses the provision of food and drink with parents and carers so that it meets children's needs. The childminder displays pictures of healthy foods to initiate discussions about a healthy lifestyle with children. The childminder gives clear explanations to children about her safety rules. This helps children to understand how to stay safe. Children develop their independence as they select toys to play with. However, the childminder does not always effectively organise equipment. This means that children cannot always be independent in playing

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good

and learning where they choose. For example, children cannot sit at the table to make their jigsaw puzzles unless the childminder helps them into a chair.

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provision is good

The childminder is clear on the procedure she would follow, should she have any child protection concerns. She evaluates her own practice to ensure that she is meeting children's needs. The childminder keeps a close check on what children are learning to make sure that they are not falling behind in any area. Partnerships with other settings that children attend are good. The childminder ensures that she makes early contact to discuss children's learning and development needs. Partnerships with parents and carers are strong. They frequently share information to provide consistent support for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 206071 Local authority Derby, City of Inspection number 871125 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 23 November 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in Derby. She operates all year round from 7am to 4.45pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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