Childminder, Out-of school day care in Derbyshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 August 2015 23 February 2015

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Previous inspection: Inadequate 4 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:

 The childminder is not consistently making the most of her skills in assessing children's learning needs, especially for the younger children. Therefore, when planning activities, she is not always considering how she can support and challenge them to make good progress.  The childminder's interactions with the younger children are not always supporting them to make the best possible progress in their communication and language development.  The childminder is not always using the information parents share about children's skills and abilities when they first start to assess children's starting points.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder is creative and imaginative. She uses these qualities to encourage children to take part in role-play activities. This provides opportunities for children to express their own ideas and to use their imagination.  Children have positive relationships with the childminder and they are happy and settled in her care. The childminder is mindful of children's individual care needs, such as their sleeping routines. She provides continuity for children by including these routines into the day.  The childminder supervises children's play and she talks to them about dangers and risks, so that they learn about safe boundaries.  Since the last inspection, the childminder has sought support from other professionals and she has made use of some training to improve her practice and children's learning. She now has a greater awareness of how children learn through play and the importance of providing a variety of fun experiences.

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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

 assess children's learning needs more precisely and consistently, so that their next steps in learning are swiftly planned for through purposeful and appropriately challenging activities  improve the quality of teaching to make sure younger children are consistently supported to make good progress in their communication and language development.

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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

 make better use of information parents share about children's learning at home to assess children's starting points, so that planning is sharply focused to promote their good progress from the start.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation, action planning and children's learning with the childminder. She looked at a selection of children's records, planning information, suitability checks and qualification certificates.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and/or carers spoken to on the day of the inspection and through documentation.

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who attend. This requires improvement

Following the last inspection, the childminder now observes children more frequently, which means she plans some activities that they enjoy. She uses some teaching skills to encourage older children to design and create a sea display. Children select fabrics to represent water and sand and they use strips of paper to make seaweed. However, the childminder's skills in assessing children's next steps in learning are not yet consistent. Therefore, she is not always considering the support and challenges she needs to provide, especially for the younger children. Consequently, younger children are not always playing purposefully because they are wandering between activities. Furthermore, during some activities, the childminder interacts less with the younger children. This means she is not making the most of all opportunities to promote their good communication and language skills. The childminder promotes children's mathematical understanding. She encourages

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who attend. This requires improvement

children to count and she talks to them about shapes.

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requires improvement

The childminder appropriately promotes children's health. She provides healthy meals and snacks. She makes sure children take part in regular hygiene routines. The childminder uses outings to encourage children to be active through fun learning experiences. For example, on visits to a local place of interest, children pretend the rocks are waterfalls and they hide and move around like lions in the long grass. Following the last inspection, the childminder now gathers more information from parents to help her settle and get to know new children. However, she is not yet using what parents share about children's learning at home to identify their child's starting points, so that she plans more sharply for their good progress. The childminder praises children's achievements, so that they have positive self-esteem. She takes children to groups, so that they develop the social skills and confidence they need to support their learning in school.

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provision requires improvement

Since the last inspection, the childminder has taken some steps to address previously identified areas for improvement. She now makes sure she never leaves children in the care of adults whose suitability has not been checked. She has improved her knowledge of how children learn, which means she now provides a mix of adult-led and child-initiated activities. The childminder has a realistic understanding of her strengths and areas she still needs to develop. She has a training programme and action plan in place to help her to address these identified improvements. Therefore, she continues to commit to further improve the quality of teaching and learning experiences for children. The childminder understands her role in safeguarding children. She completes risk assessments, safety checks and follows appropriate procedures when dealing with any child protection concerns. Letters from parents provide many positive comments about the service, care

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provision requires improvement

and support the childminder provides for their children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY318263 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 1007718 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 17

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 23 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Dronfield, Derbyshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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