Childminder in Derbyshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 June 2018 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 consistently and accurately assess children's stage of development and use this information to prioritise where they need support.  The childminder does not consistently interact with children well enough to fully support their learning and to help them to make good or better progress in their development.  The childminder does not focus her plans for improvement on how she can best support the needs of the children she is caring for.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder is very kind and caring towards children. This is something all parents comment on. Children develop strong attachments to the childminder and her children.  The childminder continually reviews her risk assessments to minimise any risks and hazards to promote children's safety.  The childminder has developed useful partnerships with other settings that children attend to discuss and agree consistent support for children's learning and development.

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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

 make better use of assessment to understand children's exact level of achievement and to prioritise where they need support to help them to make good or better progress in their development 20/10/2018

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Due Date

 develop further adult guidance so that children are always fully supported to learn and develop to help them to make good or better progress in their learning. 20/10/2018

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

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Due Date

 strengthen the processes for self-evaluation to ensure that plans for improvement are focused on the needs of children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises. She looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of training.  The inspector discussed the procedures for evaluation and the priorities for improvement with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers provided through written comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Although the childminder continually evaluates her practice, she does not focus well enough on planning areas for improvement to promote the best possible outcomes for children. The childminder does gather feedback from parents and gains ideas from other childcare professionals and training that she attends. For example, she has reorganised resources to ensure that they are easily accessible to children. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has attended a range of training to familiarise herself with the different types of abuse. She understands what to do should she have a concern about the welfare of a child. The childminder is effective in working in partnership with other settings that children attend.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder regularly observes children's learning. However, she does not always use this information to accurately identify what children already know or to prioritise where they need further support in their learning. The childminder does not always guide children's learning well enough to ensure that they get the most out of activities and are making good progress. From when children first start, the childminder continually gathers and shares useful information with parents and carers. The childminder provides a broad range of play opportunities and outings. Children enjoy looking for bugs in the garden and playing on the large play equipment. They use their small-muscle skills as they manipulate play dough and add small objects to it.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The weaknesses in teaching hinders children's ability to learn as well as possible, including encouraging children to understand how to keep themselves safe. However, children demonstrate that they are confident and independent as they explore the environment. They have regular opportunities to enjoy the outdoor learning environment and experience fresh air and exercise. The childminder organises the indoor and outdoor space well with a broad range of appropriate toys and resources. Children behave well and form good friendships with others. The childminder helps children to learn about the importance of being healthy.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

The lack of accurate assessment and focused interaction means that children are not consistently supported to make the best possible progress. However, children can engage themselves in self-initiated play for long periods of time. They use their imaginations as they make up and act out stories in role play. Children listen well to stories. They are developing some of the skills they need in preparation for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY501022 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 1055019 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Repton, Derby. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Tuesday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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