Childminder EY489044

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 February 2017 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 always effectively organise the premises. She does not always make sure that there is sufficient space for children to move around comfortably and to freely make choices about their play.  The childminder does not always plan a varied range of activities across the areas of learning. She does not consistently ensure that children receive appropriate challenge to help them to move forwards in their learning.  The childminder is not thorough enough in the evaluation of her practice. She does not always identify what needs to improve or what action to take to raise the quality of her provision.  The childminder does not always develop a working relationship with other settings that children attend so that she can support children's learning consistently.  The childminder does not routinely encourage parents and carers to make contributions about what they know their children are learning at home.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder reassures children if they are upset. She comforts and supports them to help them to settle and develop a strong bond with her.  The childminder provides simple and clear explanations that help children to develop an understanding of staying safe. She describes what might happen and the consequences of this.

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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 the organisation of the space and resources to consistently provide children with opportunities to freely make choices in their play and move around and play in comfort 03/03/2017

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Due Date

 improve planning to provide children with challenging and varied activities across all of the areas of learning and development that help them to make good, or better progress. 03/05/2017

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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

 strengthen the systems to evaluate practice that clearly identifies what needs to improve and what action to take to raise the quality of the provision  develop the partnership with other settings that children attend to provide consistent support for children's learning and development  develop further the partnership with parents and carers to consistently share information about children's learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector discussed the planning of activities with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of adults living and working on the premises.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of training.  The inspector discussed the procedures for self-evaluation and the priorities for improvement.  The inspector spoke to parents and carers during the inspection. She also took account of their written feedback provided for the inspection and the childminder's recent questionnaire.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder does not reflect on her practice well enough to establish whether she needs to make any changes or how she might make improvements. The childminder has not established a partnership with other settings that children attend to ensure there is consistent support for their learning. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder keeps her knowledge up to date through training. She is clear on the procedures she will follow if she has any concerns about a child's well-being. The childminder ensures that children receive appropriate supervision both in the house and on outings.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder does not always provide an appropriate range of activities to support children's learning. There is not enough focus on meeting children's interests, or ensuring a variety of activities, for example, being active. This means that children sometimes struggle to engage in play. The childminder does not always provide appropriate challenge to extend children's learning. The childminder has regular discussions with parents and carers about children's progress. However, she does not always sharing information about learning at home. The childminder sometimes provides purposeful guidance for learning. For example, she supports children to join in with action songs. She demonstrates the movements and encourages children to recall the words.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder does not always make the best use of the space and resources. Children sometimes struggle to move around comfortably or freely and to make choices about their play independently. The childminder helps children to recognise unacceptable behaviour and what they should do instead. She is sensitive when supporting children to understand the expectations. The childminder promotes children's good health and hygiene. For example, she encourages children to brush their teeth after meals.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Teaching requires improvement and as a result, children are not yet making good progress in their learning. Children are sometimes restless and will wander around the environment. However, children are developing some of the skills they need for their future learning. They remember the words and actions to songs and suggest favourite songs to sing. They show an interest in books and listen to stories.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY489044 Local authority Derby, City of Inspection number 1016145 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13

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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 2015 and lives in Derby. She regularly works with another childminder from the co-childminder's house. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, 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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Telephone number

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