Childminder 207985

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 October 2016 12 October 2015

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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:

 The childminder does not always use her assessment of what children can do to help extend their learning further. She does not consistently plan purposeful activities based on what children need to learn next to help them make good progress.  The childminder has not developed ways of finding out from parents what children can already do before they start with her, to help inform her assessments of the starting points for children's learning.  The childminder does not implement effective self-evaluation procedures. She has not identified areas for improvement to help her achieve better outcomes for children.

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It has the following strengths

 Children are very happy and settled. Children show through their affectionate relationships with the childminder that they feel emotionally secure.  The childminder routinely supports children to take responsibility for their own care needs and to undertake small tasks for themselves. Children wash their hands independently and know how to put their own coats and shoes on.  Partnerships with other professionals are well are well established. The childminder takes advice from the local authority to help her improve her practice and talks to other childminders to gather new ideas.

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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 to plan more challenging and purposeful activities that consistently support children to move on in their learning. 31/01/2017

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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

 encourage parents to share information about what their children know and can do when they first start, to help inform the assessment of the starting points for children's learning  develop a more consistent approach to self-evaluation and identify and address weaknesses in the quality of the provision.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to the assistant and children at various times during the inspection.  The inspector observed the childminder and her assistant's interaction with 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 documentation. She checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and her assistant to work with children. She discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and her plans for the future.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder does not review her practice effectively enough to identify all aspects of the provision that need to improve in order to raise the quality of teaching. That said, she has taken some 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 use the information she gathers to help her identify children's next steps in learning. The childminder checks on her assistant's performance. She observes his interaction with children and provides opportunities for him to attend training. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant are aware of any signs that may cause concerns about a child's welfare. They know how to refer concerns to appropriate agencies. Hazards are minimised so children play safely.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder does not always use what she knows about children's levels of achievement well enough to consistently extend and challenge their leaning. For example, older children sometimes become bored and move away from the activities provided because they are not challenging enough. However, the childminder and assistant follow children's interests and interact in a pleasant manner with them and some aspects of their teaching are good. For example, they support children's personal, social and emotional development well. The childminder promotes communication and language skills appropriately. She holds conversations with older children and introduces new words, such as transporter, to younger children to increase their vocabulary. The childminder supports young children to develop their small-muscle skills. For example, they thread wheels onto string and connect objects together. Children snuggle on the sofa and listen to well-read

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

stories, developing their love of books.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The caring childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment for children. As a result, they happily explore the environment with confidence. They demonstrate that they are comfortable in their surroundings and the childminder encourages them to play safely. She promotes children's good behaviour and social skills effectively. Children learn to cooperate, be polite and to respect others and their differences. 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 encourages children to be physically active and to develop their awareness of healthy lifestyles. Children develop good hygiene practices. Children receive a good level of support for their move to school.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children are not making good enough progress in all areas of their learning. Although they develop some skills for future learning, they are not challenged sufficiently to encourage good progress overall. Nevertheless, children are developing good physical skills. They learn to climb and balance and use equipment well. They develop good independence skills and demonstrate that they can choose their own play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 207985 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 1058027 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 October 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1993. She lives in Codnor, Derbyshire. She works with an assistant. The childminding provision operates Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 6pm, 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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