Childminder in Derby

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 October 2016 3 May 2016

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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:

 The childminder's risk assessments are not effective. Although she has identified cleaning products as a risk they, along with plastic carrier bags, are stored where there is a risk of children gaining access to them.  The childminder does not have a record of every parent and who has parental responsibility for each child.  The childminder does not use her observations of children to assess their development in order to make sure that they are making at least typical progress and identify any aspects of development that might be a cause for concern.

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It has the following strengths

 Children are settled and happy with the childminder. They have formed trusting relationships with her and respond very well to her gentle, caring approach.  The childminder provides a broad range of activities and experiences in her home and in the wider community which supports the children's all-round development.  Children are very well cared for. The childminder is attentive to children's needs and supervises them closely, while still allowing them freedom to choose where and how they play.  Children's development is at levels typical for their age given their starting points.  Children who speak English as an additional language make good progress in learning to speak English. They use an increasing range of English words and their understanding of simple instructions and questions is improving well.  The childminder shares information about the children with parents and other providers, such as pre-schools and schools.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 make sure that cleaning products and plastic bags are stored so that they do not pose a risk of harm to children 28/10/2016

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Due Date

 keep a record of the name and address of every parent, including who has parental responsibility, for each child 28/10/2016

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Due Date

 use information gained from observation of children to assess their development and track their progress so that any concerns or gaps can be addressed swiftly. 30/12/2016

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the rooms used for childminding and in the garden.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day and written testimonials provided to the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's records, evidence of the suitability of the childminder and her husband and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Since her last inspection the childminder has made appropriate improvements to her childminding service. She has worked closely with the local authority adviser to make changes to some of her documentation and the way she plays and interacts with children. Medication records are now clear and children aged two have the required assessment of their development completed; this is also shared with parents. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the types, signs and symptoms of abuse and what to do if she is concerned about a child. She is also knowledgeable about wider safeguarding concerns, such as how children who are being exposed to extreme views might change their behaviour or play. The childminder seeks parents' views of her service regularly and describes her service accurately when she reviews it.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder is using what she has learned since her last inspection and has adapted how she plays and interacts with children. The childminder models play for very young children, allowing them to join her play or take their play to a different activity. While playing with playdough and sand the childminder used the opportunity well to introduce a very young child to the concepts of full and empty. She showed the child how to fill containers and used simple language to explain before emptying them, again using simple language. The child copied the childminder's actions and attempted to use the words full and empty. The childminder observes children at play and makes clear records of what children know, understand and can do within the areas of learning. She uses the information appropriately to plan activities that will interest children.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children spend good levels of time at activities concentrating on what they are doing. When they need help, support or want to play with something different they clearly communicate this to the childminder. A young child made it clear that she wanted to play outside. She was very well supported to get dressed for outdoor play. When she had finished playing outdoors she made good attempts at unfastening her coat to take it off and understood that she had to wash her hands to get the dirt and germs off them. The childminder uses festivals and celebrations to help children to learn about the wider world. For example, they have celebrated Easter, Diwali, Eid, Halloween and Chinese New Year. The childminder is a very good role model and has high expectations of children's behaviour and their manners. She supports them to sit and eat meals at the table and models the use of please and thank you throughout the day.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children are developing positive skills and attitudes to support their future education. Older children practise writing letters and numbers, and some can write their name without support. Young children gain increasing control of their bodies. They have good support to become toilet trained. Very young children use playdough and tools to increase strength and control of their hands and fingers in preparation for holding and using a pencil. Children understand and follow rules and routines.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY382194 Local authority Derby, City of Inspection number 1051732 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in Derby. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, and occasional weekends, except for family holidays. The childminder has a relevant qualification at level 3. The childminder supports children who speak English as an additional language.

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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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