Childminder in Derby

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 June 2016 30 July 2013

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not have a good enough understanding of the requirements for the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years. She does not make sure that information is shared with relevant professionals to secure any necessary support for children.  The assessment of children's learning is not thorough enough. The childminder does not encourage parents and carers to share their early observations to identify what children can do when they first start. The childminder does not give full consideration to each area of learning. As a result, her plans for support are not precise enough.  The childminder has not developed information sharing with other settings sufficiently. She does not always share information about children's individual learning.  The childminder is not taking sufficient steps to evaluate her practice. She does not always keep up to date with changes or explore how she can improve her practice.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder effectively organises the environment to promote children's enjoyment. She has a vast range of toys and resources that children help themselves to during their play. The outdoor space is an attractive and inviting environment.  Children develop friendly relationships with others. The childminder is a very relaxed and warm person. She promotes a calm and comfortable environment where children enjoy themselves. Parents and carers comment on the homely and welcoming atmosphere.  The childminder effectively promotes children's interests during their play. She encourages children to choose their activities and then joins in to support their learning.

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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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Due Date

 ensure that the requirements for the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years are effectively implemented and that information is shared with relevant professionals 17/06/2016

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Due Date

 ensure that assessment includes parents and carers initial observations of learning and is used to clearly understand children's level of achievement in all areas of learning and to plan learning experiences for each child. 03/10/2016

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 strengthen partnerships with other settings that children attend to complement the support for their learning and development  strengthen evaluation of practice and establish what action needs to be taken to improve the quality of the provision and raise outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector discussed the planning of activities with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's training.  The inspector took account of written feedback from parents and carers.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is suitably knowledgeable about child protection issues. She has a clear procedure to follow in the event of any concerns about children. The childminder ensures that the premises are safe and secure. The childminder effectively promotes hygiene at mealtimes. She has recently been awarded the highest grade during a food safety inspection. The childminder is not being proactive in evaluating her practice. Although she receives information from external sources, she does not always take steps to find out how this can benefit her provision. As a result, she is not keeping up to date with changes and driving her practice forward. The childminder does gather information from other settings that children attend in terms of their routines and activities. However, she has not yet developed this partnership to share information about children's individual learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder observes children during their play so she can establish what they can do. However, this is not thorough enough. The childminder cannot be confident that children do not have any gaps in their learning, particularly in areas such as understanding the world. The childminder does not involve parents and carers in sharing what they know about their children when they first start. Therefore, she is not helping children to move forward in their learning from the earliest opportunity. The childminder does provide some effective interaction to support learning. She encourages children to listen to stories, develop their vocabulary, sing songs, count and learn how to skip. The childminder discusses children's ongoing learning and development so that there is consistent support.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Children enjoy their time with the childminder. Parents and carers comment that their children are happy in her care. The childminder manages children's behaviour appropriately. She gives children time to try and resolve their disagreements. If she steps in to support them her explanations are clear and consistent. The childminder promotes children's understanding of good hygiene. For example, she discusses why we need to brush our teeth. Children enjoy some healthy options at mealtimes. Children enjoy regular access to the outdoor area so that they experience fresh air and exercise. The childminder effectively supports children as they move on to other settings. However, the childminder does not encourage parents and carers to share the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years with other professionals. Therefore, she is not ensuring that there is consistent support for children's welfare and learning.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Weaknesses in assessment mean that not all children are making the progress they need, quickly enough, in preparation for their next stage of learning. However, children engage with play and activities. They develop a love of books and sustain their interest as they listen to the story and learn new words. They also enthusiastically recite favourite songs. Children use large physical equipment with control. They carefully manoeuvre sit-and-ride toys, jump and skip.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 205879 Local authority Derby, City of Inspection number 1043261 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 30 July 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1989 and lives in 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 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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