Childminder in Derbyshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 August 2016 Not applicable

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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 take sufficient steps to evaluate her practice. She has not identified where improvements need to be made and has not asked parents or carers for their views.  The childminder does not plan well enough to ensure that the activities provided fully interest children and help them to make good progress in their learning.  The childminder does not use resources well enough to enable children to play freely, explore freely, concentrate on their play and learning or develop their own ideas. She does not make sure that children always have enough resources available for them to engage in purposeful play.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder has redesigned the garden so that children can play outside all year round. It is an attractive and safe space, and children enjoy moving freely between the indoors and outdoors.  The childminder is effective in teaching children important values, such as the rules of the setting. She teaches children to make decisions that are fair to each other. She helps children to recognise that they need to take turns with the toys.  The childminder is proactive in sharing any minor concerns about children's development with parents and carers. She has a clear understanding of the purpose of the progress check between the ages of two and three years. She provides information about children's development to share with other professionals.

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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 planning to provide challenging and enjoyable experiences for each child that help them to build on what they already know and can do 08/11/2016

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Due Date

 organise toys and resources so children have more opportunities to engage fully in purposeful play, explore freely, concentrate on their learning and develop their own ideas. 08/11/2016

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

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Due Date

 strengthen the evaluation of practice and take account of the views of parents and carers so areas of the provision that are in need of improvement are quickly identified and addressed.

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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 self- evaluation and evidence of training.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder does not evaluate the quality of her provision effectively enough or ask parents for their views. As a result, she has not recognised where requirements are not being met and the quality of teaching is not good enough to secure children's good progress over time. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of her responsibilities with regards to child protection. She knows how to recognise when a child may be at risk of abuse or neglect and she understands the procedures to follow if she has concerns about their well-being. The childminder is aware of the importance of working in partnership with other settings that children attend. She gathers and shares relevant information to ensure the support she provides for children complements the learning that takes place elsewhere.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder does not plan well enough to help children consistently make good progress in their learning. For example, the games she sets out for children to play are either too hard or too simple for them. As a result, children soon become distracted and stop playing. The childminder does regularly observe children's learning and identifies their stage of development. She also regularly reviews her observations to check that there are no gaps in children's learning. The childminder has developed appropriate partnerships with parents and carers. She asks them for information about their child when they first start and on an ongoing basis, to inform her assessments of their progress. She lets parents and carers know what children are learning next and how they can guide their learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder has a suitable range of toys and resources for children. However, she does not always organise them effectively. She does not always provide sufficient resources for the number of children present. This results in some children having nothing to do and little opportunity to lead their own learning. The childminder shares useful information with parents about children's daily routines. She encourages parents to visit with their children before they start in order to help them become familiar with the environment and get to know her well. This helps children to settle in. The childminder provides appropriate support for children to develop an understanding of a healthy lifestyle. She helps children to learn to manage risk for themselves and to develop their physical skills as they use large play equipment.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Weaknesses in planning and resourcing mean that children are not supported well enough to make consistently good progress from their starting points. They struggle to concentrate or engage with activities for any length of time. However, children are developing some of the skills they need in preparation for their next stage of learning. They understand and follow instructions, and are able to make their needs known.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY482466 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 993724 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Ripley. She operates her provision all year round from 7.30am to 6.15pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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