Childminder 207460

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 July 2016 8 October 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 Good 2

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Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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

 Observation and assessment procedures are not fully effective. The childminder does not always identify precise targets for what children need to learn next. Also, she does not use this information effectively to help her plan targeted activities that meet children's current learning needs well.  The childminder has not completed the required progress check for all children aged between two and three years.  The childminder does not evaluate the quality of her provision effectively to ensure that she identifies and tackles areas for improvement.

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It has the following strengths

 Children form warm and trusting relationships with the childminder. They demonstrate they feel comfortable and secure in her company. They are happy and enjoy their time in the childminder's home. The childminder encourages children to develop positive attitudes and behaviour through her consistent messages and traditional values.  The childminder routinely supports children to take responsibility for their own care needs and undertake small tasks. Children tidy away the toys on the table so they can have snack. They learn to put on their own coat and to make choices about the toys and resources they wish to play with.  Partnerships with parents and other settings children attend are well established. The childminder keeps parents informed about what the children are doing in her care. She suggests activities that parents can do at home together with their children that further promote children's 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

 improve the assessment procedures in order to identify precise targets for children's development, and use the information gained to provide activities that help them achieve their next steps in learning and make good progress 01/09/2016

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 complete a written progress check for all children aged between two and three years, to identify their strengths and any areas where their development may be less than expected. 01/09/2016

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

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Due Date

 develop self-evaluation to identify and tackle all weaknesses in the quality of the provision and to make continuous improvements.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to children at various times during the inspection.  The inspector observed the childminder and the children while they took part in activities and play.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector sampled children's development records and discussed children's progress with the childminder.  The inspector sampled some of the childminder's documentation, including her evidence of suitability to work with children and her qualifications. She discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and her areas she wanted to improve.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of child protection issues and procedures to follow to promote children's welfare. She is aware of any signs that may cause concerns about a child's welfare. She continually reviews risks in the environment and gets the children involved in helping to keep the play space safe. The childminder attends some training. She regularly meets with other childminders to share ideas and reads childcare articles that help to support her professional development. The childminder identifies some areas for improvement, however, her reviewing processes are not fully effective to target key areas to tackle and improve. The childminder has addressed one of the actions from her previous inspection. She now plans activities to help deliver the seven areas of learning. This demonstrates some capacity to improve.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder is experienced and passionate about her role. She understands that children learn through play. She provides some exciting and interesting activities that children enjoy. The childminder is developing her assessment procedures to check on children's achievements. However, these are not robust enough to identify any gaps or help the children progress well. In addition, the childminder does not fully understand when the progress check for children aged two years should be completed. Nevertheless, teaching is generally good. The childminder is enthusiastic in her interaction with children and teaches communication and language skills well. She holds conversations with children and uses questions effectively to help children to think and solve problems. For example, children become engrossed in playing with the play dough. They make various characters, including short and tall cowboys and grey monsters. They talk about what they

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a comfortable, welcoming home with a wide range of exciting play resources. She finds out about children's routines and interests before they start her provision. She organises routines and resources to accommodate children's interests well. The childminder provides children with opportunities to develop their social skills and gain confidence with other groups of children. She takes them on a wide range of outings and helps them to learn about the wider community. The childminder praises children often and children develop good self-esteem and confidence. She is a good role model and promotes children's good behaviour effectively. The childminder provides daily opportunities for outdoor play in the fresh air. She ensures children have healthy and well- balanced meals and snacks and follow good hygiene routines.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Overall, children develop the basic skills they need for future learning and the move to school. Children make some progress given their starting points, but do not fulfil their learning potential. Children are making their own choices and learn to manage some tasks for themselves to promote their independence. Children behave well and are polite and considerate. They share, take turns and are kind to others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 207460 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 1044325 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 8 October 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1996. The childminding provision operates Monday to Friday from 7am until 6pm, all year round, except for Christmas and bank and family holidays. The childminder receives funding for free 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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Telephone number

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