Childminder in Derby

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 August 2015 8 March 2011

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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 effectively plans a varied range of activities and outings to support children's learning and development.  The childminder provides effective support for children to help to prepare them for when they move on to other settings. For example, the childminder sometimes invites others to join them on outings, so that children have opportunities to play together in bigger groups.  The childminder provides consistent support to help children to develop an understanding of how to stay safe. She regularly practises the evacuation procedure, so that all children have an opportunity to participate on a regular basis.  Children receive lots of individual attention, particularly during the school holidays when the assistant is present. The childminder makes sure that the number of adults is higher than required at these times.  The childminder has a suitable understanding of the safeguarding and welfare

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This provision is good

requirements. Both the childminder and her assistant have a sound understanding of child protection issues and procedures. They quiz each other to refresh their knowledge and ensure they are familiar with signs or indicators of abuse.  The childminder effectively promotes children's safety in the environment. She works closely with her assistant to ensure there is constant supervision of children, both indoors and outdoors.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 There are not always enough opportunities for children to explore a variety of materials, tools and techniques during creative activities.  The childminder has not focused her own professional development sufficiently on improving her teaching skills, so that children make the best possible progress.

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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 consistently good opportunities for children to use and explore a variety of materials, tools and techniques when expressing their creativity  target the programme of professional development even more effectively, to develop a first-rate teaching practice so that children make the best possible progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home and garden.  The inspector jointly evaluated a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, the childminder's self-evaluation record and other documentation.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises and evidence of the childminder's training.

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who attend. This is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder observes children from when they first start, so that she can establish where they are in their learning. She gathers information from parents and carers so that she has a full picture of what children can do. She then plans appropriate support for children's learning, to help them move forward. The childminder has good partnerships with parents and carers. She regularly shares information about children's achievements. She also suggests resources parents and carers can provide, to support children's learning at home. Children enjoy a range of activities, such as French knitting with a loom. The assistant carefully demonstrates how to weave the thread, exaggerating her movements so that younger children can clearly see how to do this. This helps children to develop and refine skills, such as holding and using tools with control. As younger children start to divert the activity and put their

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who attend. This is good

favourite toys into the loom, they are supported to develop other skills. For example, they are encouraged to name the toys and count them. When children participate in adult- planned art activities, they do not always have sufficient opportunities to explore a variety of materials, tools and techniques to express their creativity in their own way. On occasion, children are given a limited range of resources and follow the same process to produce very similar work.

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good

Children have a good relationship with the childminder and the assistant, and are confident and secure in the environment. They are motivated to learn and keen to join in with activities. Children behave well and carefully follow instructions. They help to tidy away some of the toys and resources and ensure the task is completed. The childminder effectively organises the environment so that children have independence in their play, as well as in their self-care skills. The childminder makes effective use of the garden to support children's learning. For example, she encourages children to observe the bird's nest in the tree. Children have regular opportunities to play outside and go on outings, such as to the park. This helps to promote their physical well-being. The childminder and her assistant work well together to implement children's routines.

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provision is good

The childminder undertakes suitable management of her assistant, to ensure she is suitable for the role. The childminder regularly checks on children's progress, to make sure they are moving forward appropriately. The childminder evaluates her own practice and implements some changes, where she identifies that things could be done better. She also attends the required training, such as first aid, so she is able to meet children's needs. However, she does not focus her own professional development enough on raising the quality of teaching to the highest level. Consequently, children's progress is not as rapid as possible. The childminder establishes appropriate partnerships with other settings that children attend. She shares relevant information to support children's learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 205919 Local authority Derby, City of Inspection number 865377 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 8 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1992 and lives in Spondon, Derby. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant during the school 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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