Childminder in Derby

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 December 2016 3 June 2016

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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 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 make good use of information from her observations of children. As a result, her assessment of, and planning for, children's development is not precise enough to help them make good progress.  The childminder does not consistently support children's progress so that they move forward quickly in their learning. She does not ensure that children always benefit from purposeful play, routines and challenges.  The childminder is not rigorous enough in evaluating her practice. She does not review the quality of her teaching to ensure children make consistently good progress in their learning and development.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder works closely with parents and partnerships are well established. The childminder keeps parents updated about their child's learning and care needs on a regular basis.  The childminder is warm and caring towards the children. They enjoy their time with her. Children are familiar with routines and what is expected of them. They behave well.  The childminder values children's achievements. She displays their finished artwork, which helps raise their self-esteem.

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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

 ensure ongoing assessment is accurate and consistently used to inform the planning of challenging activities that sharply focus on children's precise learning needs, so they make the best possible progress 14/04/2017

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 improve teaching so that children benefit from good quality adult guidance during activities and are given suitable levels of challenge to make good or better progress in their learning and development. 14/04/2017

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

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 use self-evaluation more effectively to clearly identify areas for development and improve teaching to ensure better outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the childminder's qualifications and training, and evidence of the childminder's suitability and that of household members.  The inspector took account of the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Ongoing self-evaluation is not sufficiently focused on improving children's level of achievement. The childminder does not quickly identify areas of weakness in her teaching practice. However, the childminder has made improvements to some aspects of her practice since the last inspection. For instance, she now completes the progress check for children aged between two and three years. She knows to share the written assessment with parents and encourages them to share it with their child's health visitor. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has updated her knowledge on child protection issues. She knows the signs that indicate a child may be at risk of harm and how to report any concerns to protect their welfare. Children are appropriately supervised. The childminder shares information with parents about children's experiences and has discussions about what they are achieving at home. All required records are in place and accurate. The

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

chilmdinder has completed training, such as paediatric first aid.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

Although the childminder is well qualified, her teaching is inconsistent and does not always challenge children. She observes children while they play. However, she does not use her observations well enough to make precise assessments of what children need to learn next. Consequently, her planning is not targeted precisely enough to ensure children consistently make good progress. That said, she does plan some activities that enable children to achieve at different levels. The childminder also has a sound understanding of how children learn through play and first-hand experiences. Some aspects of her teaching practice are good. She interacts well with the children to support their language development. She helps children pronounce words correctly and supports them well by repeating new words and sounds they say.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder does not plan play precisely enough to match children's individual learning needs. This does not help them to make consistently good or better progress in all areas of their personal or physical development. Saying that, children are happy and settled. They show confidence and independence when choosing toys. The childminder supports children to value a healthy lifestyle. They learn about the importance of handwashing routines to stop germs from spreading. They spend time outside benefiting from the fresh air and exercise. The childminder provides children with a healthy diet and mealtimes are a sociable occasion. Children visit shops and local events. They are beginning to learn about diversity within their local community.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Weaknesses in assessment and teaching, and the subsequent planning of activities mean that children are not consistently making good progress from their starting points. That said, they do make some progress and are gaining useful skills in preparation for starting school. Children show an interest in play and have a positive attitude to learning. They enjoy making marks and have a go at cutting paper with scissors. This helps develop some of their literacy and small-muscle skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 205879 Local authority Derby, City of Inspection number 1058021 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1989 and lives in Derby. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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