Childminder in Derby

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 August 2015 22 January 2010

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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 well-qualified childminder has a secure understanding of how children learn. She provides a broad range of activities and outings to promote children's learning and development. She carefully checks on all children's progress so that there are no gaps in their learning.  The childminder effectively organises the environment. Children develop high levels of confidence and independence as they move freely between the indoors and outdoors.  The childminder effectively promotes children's well-being. She is very relaxed and children have strong attachments to her. The childminder constantly discusses children's needs with parents and carers so that she can always meet them. She sensitively raises any early concerns about children's development, to enable early interventions.  The childminder regularly gathers ideas to improve her practice. She maintains contact with other childcare professionals and is continually researching information. She is

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This provision is good

skilled at reflecting her own practice and identifying what needs to be improved.  The childminder effectively safeguards children. She constantly risk assesses the environment during the day. She has a good understanding of child protection procedures and what she would do if she had any concerns about a child.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder misses opportunities to extend the range of information provided to parents about their children's learning.  The organisation of adult-led art activities sometimes limits children's creativity and imagination.

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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

 develop further information sharing with parents and carers so that they are consistently encouraged to support and share information about their children's next steps in learning  provide consistently good quality opportunities for children to develop their imagination and creativity, representing their own ideas, thoughts and feelings.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the playroom and garden.  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, the childminder's qualifications and self-evaluation record.

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who attend. This is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder places a strong focus on supporting children to develop their communication and language skills. For example, when she joins in with conversations, she asks appropriate questions and introduces new vocabulary without interrupting what the children are talking about. All children make very good progress in this area. The childminder is very effective in promoting children's independence. She constantly encourages children to try to do things for themselves, before asking for help. Even from a young age, children demonstrate that they are active learners who will keep on trying if they encounter difficulties. This effective support helps children to develop the skills they need in preparation for school. The childminder provides a good variety of resources to support children's imagination during child-led play. Children thoroughly enjoy playing in the mud kitchen, adding a range of different

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who attend. This is good

ingredients to make pumpkin pies. However, some adult-planned craft activities are not fully effective in supporting children's imagination and creativity. Sometimes, children are guided to produce the same piece of artwork, rather than having their own input as to what it should look like or what resources they want to use.

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good

The childminder has a thorough discussion with parents and carers when children first start at the setting, so that she can establish their individual needs and routines. The childminder gives children very good support as they arrive for the day, so that they quickly feel comfortable and secure. She provides good support for children to prepare them emotionally as they move on to other settings. The childminder gives children lots of praise to show them that she values them. Children behave really well and are very considerate of others. The childminder provides appropriate support for children to develop an understanding of how to stay safe. For example, she explains why they need to tidy away some of the resources so that they can move safely between different areas.

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provision is good

The childminder effectively implements all of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. The childminder ensures that her assistant has an appropriate first-aid certificate and that parents and carers are aware of the assistant's role. The childminder has very positive partnerships with parents and carers. They express their complete satisfaction with the service the childminder provides. The childminder has constant discussions with parents and carers about children's care needs and their learning and development. For example, she suggests general resources or activities that parents and carers may wish to use or do at home with their children. However, the childminder does not always make it clear what she has prioritised as children's next steps in learning, so that parents have the required information to be able to target their support.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY251518 Local authority Derby, City of Inspection number 860340 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 22 January 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Oakwood, Derby. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a childcare qualification at level 4. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder very occasionally works with an assistant.

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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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