Childminder EY429410

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 July 2016 10 April 2014

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Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 is not using assessment well enough to specifically identify what children need to learn next.  The childminder and her assistants do not guide children's learning well enough. Activities do not always help children to build on what they already know.  The childminder is not taking sufficient steps to monitor the quality of teaching. She is not thorough enough in her evaluation of practice and identifying improvements.  The childminder is not always sharing clear information to guide children's learning at home or encouraging parents' and carers' contributions of learning.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder is a very positive person, which is something that parents and carers compliment her on. All adults are calm and friendly in their interactions with the children.  The childminder organises the environment well. It is safe, hygienic and effectively laid out. There are pictures and labels in the playroom to assist children with choosing resources. The childminder uses additional rooms for sleeping children so as not to impact on children who are playing.  The childminder and her assistants reinforce the expectations of the routines so that children know what is expected of them. Children develop independence in their self- care skills as the childminder and her assistants only help when needed.

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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

 make better use of observation and assessment of children's learning to clearly identify what children need to learn next 08/11/2016

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 plan challenging and purposeful experiences for children that help them to move forward in their learning 08/11/2016

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 improve the supervision of staff and provide appropriate support, coaching and training that ensure good quality learning and development experiences for children. 08/11/2016

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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

 support parents and carers more effectively to guide children's learning and to share information about what they are learning at home.

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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 and working on the premises.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of training.  The inspector spoke to a small selection of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.  The inspector took account of the feedback from the childminder's recent survey with parents and carers.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder evaluates the practice within the setting. However, this is not thorough enough to check the quality of teaching in order to ensure that assistants understand their role in children's learning. The childminder and her assistants have relevant qualifications and attend training. However, they do not make the best use of this knowledge to positively affect learning opportunities for children. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistants have a suitable understanding of how to manage any child protection concerns. This includes a clear procedure if there are any concerns about adults working in the setting. The assistants undertake an appropriate induction so that they are familiar with the policies and procedures.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

Although children have access to a range of activities and experiences, the childminder does not always ensure children's learning is fully supported. The childminder helps children to develop a bond with her, the assistants and other children in the setting effectively. The childminder and her assistants encourage children to develop their independence as they explore the indoor and outdoor environment. Children behave well and happily play alongside others or share resources within an activity. The childminder provides some support for children to develop an understanding of staying safe and being healthy. For example, they grow their own vegetables to eat and display pictures of healthy foods. Staff communicate with children who speak English as an additional language to ensure their needs are met and to help them learn English.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder helps children to develop a bond with herself, the assistants and other children in the setting effectively. The childminder and her assistants encourage children to develop their independence as they explore the indoor and outdoor environment. Children behave well and happily play alongside others or share resources within an activity. Staff do provide some support for children to develop an understanding of staying safe and being healthy. For example, they grow their own vegetables to eat and display pictures of healthy foods. However, as with other aspects of teaching, adults do not always ensure children's learning is fully supported.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Weaknesses in teaching mean that children are sometimes passive participants in activities. They do not always use their communication skills during play because they sometimes occupy themselves in their own games. However, children are developing some of the skills they need for school. They are considerate and respectful of others and the resources. They are able to manage their personal care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY429410 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 1043762 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 12 Number of children on roll 14

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 April 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Derby. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with two assistants and holds a childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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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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