Childminder in Derbyshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 September 2016 2 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 consistently use her assessment of what children can do, to help increase their learning further. She does not always plan challenging enough activities based on what children need to learn next, in order to help them make good progress.  Although the childminder takes children to local groups, where they learn to mix and build friendships with other children, she does not provide enough opportunities that help children gain an understanding of diversity and the wider world.  The childminder does not think about the strengths and weaknesses of her teaching practice carefully enough, in order to identify and address areas in need of improvement.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder develops strong partnerships with parents and other settings children attend. She shares information effectively. She talks to parents about children's achievements and progress and encourages them to share information about activities children enjoy at home.  Children form warm and trusting relationships with the childminder, who supports them consistently, promoting their well-being and enjoyment.  Children are happy and confident. Babies show that they feel emotionally secure. They enjoy cuddles with the childminder and independently explore their surroundings.  Children behave well. The childminder makes sure children learn the social skills that will help them with the move on to pre-school and school.

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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

 use the information obtained from assessments more effectively and provide more challenging activities that consistently support children to move on in their learning and to make good progress. 31/12/2016

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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

 provide more opportunities for children to develop their understanding of diversity within the wider community  develop self-evaluation to identify and tackle all weaknesses in the quality of the provision and to make continuous improvements to the quality of teaching.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed the childminder's interaction with the children in their play.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents, expressed in writing.  The inspector looked at children's learning records and the planning documentation.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability of the childminder and sampled documentation, policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder does not evaluate her practice effectively. She does not focus enough on reviewing the quality of her teaching. As a result, children are not supported well enough to consistently make good progress in their learning. The childminder has taken suitable steps to address actions and recommendations from her previous inspection. She has introduced new systems to help assess children's progress. However, she does not routinely use the information she gathers to help plan activities that challenge and help extend children's learning further. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of her responsibilities to promote children's welfare. She updates her procedures to take account of changes to legislation and implements these well to help protect children from harm. The childminder takes steps to minimise any potential risks to children. She provides a safe environment for children to play and learn in. The

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

childminder attends training to help support her professional development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder provides activities and toys that are of interest to the children and are appropriate for their stage of development. However, the activities are not consistently challenging or focused on what children need to learn next, in order to make good progress. The childminder is experienced and demonstrates that she is passionate about her role. She interacts with children in a positive manner. The childminder talks to the children and sometimes provides them with a running commentary of what they are doing. She helps children to develop their small-muscle skills. For example, she encourages children to snip paper using scissors and to complete jigsaw puzzles, fixing the pieces together correctly.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder does not give children enough opportunities to build further on their developing understanding of, and respect for, diversity. She does not give them enough support to learn about each other's similarities and differences or those of the wider community. However, the childminder does provide a welcoming environment. She gets to know the children well and finds out about their routines from parents before they start. She has a nurturing manner and recognises the needs of babies well. Older children move around the home at ease, demonstrating they are comfortable in their surroundings. The childminder teaches children about the importance of a healthy lifestyle. She provides daily opportunities for outdoor play. She helps children exercise and to develop some physical skills, although activities often lack the challenge children need to progress well.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children are not making good enough progress in their learning. Although they develop some skills for future learning, they are often not challenged sufficiently. However, they are confident and sociable. Children have positive attitudes towards their learning. They listen and concentrate well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 207747 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 1043211 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1999 and lives in Alfreton, Derbyshire. The childminding provision operates Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 5.30pm, all year round, except for Christmas, 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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