Kilminster, Pamela Jane

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 February 2015 19 October 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder's safeguarding knowledge and procedures are good. This ensures children's welfare is protected and they are kept safe from harm.  The childminder has developed good working relationships with parents and other settings that children attend. This ensures children settle well and information about their progress and care is shared.  The childminder makes regular observations of children so that she can plan challenging activities that target specific areas of their learning. As a result, all ages of children make good progress.  Teaching is good because the childminder understands how to promote children's learning to enable them to achieve. Children are stimulated and interested to learn.  Children form secure attachments with the childminder. Consequently, they are happy, content and keen to explore and learn.  Children's behaviour is good because the childminder is a good role model and

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This provision is good

consistently reminds children of the rules and boundaries.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not sufficiently targeted her programme of professional development to ensure that the good-quality care and learning provided continue to be enhanced further.  The childminder provides fewer opportunities to extend children's learning during outside play. Therefore, children have less opportunity to explore and investigate the natural world.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 implement a more targeted programme of professional development to ensure it is focused on developing teaching to an outstanding level, so that children's care and learning experiences are enhanced even further  enhance the outdoor provision to inspire children in their investigation and exploration of the natural environment; for example, by providing opportunities for them to grow fruit and vegetables and provide resources that can be used imaginatively, such as pieces of wood or drainpipes.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the children's play including adult-led and child-initiated activities.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector asked the childminder questions about her practice at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records and the childminder's planning documentation.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability of all household members, and the childminder's qualifications. She also discussed the childminder's self-evaluation procedures and her plans for improvement.  The inspector took account of the views of parents' written testimonials provided by the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a very good understanding of how young children learn and develop. She plans interesting and exciting activities based on the children's interests and next steps in development. These are well planned and cover all seven areas of learning, ensuring children are challenged, interested and motivated to learn. The childminder talks to the children all the time, extending and supporting their communication skills. Good partnerships with parents and the other settings the children may attend means that very good information is shared. Consequently, children are making good progress and acquiring the skills necessary to be ready for nursery or school. However, the childminder has overlooked opportunities to further enhance children's outdoor learning by providing a wider range of resources. In addition, there are few opportunities for children to explore the natural world and to learn about growth and changes over time.

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good

The children are happy and settled because the childminder provides a warm and nurturing environment and meets all their care needs promptly. She provides the children with lots of praise and encouragement. This promotes their self-confidence and self- esteem and means that they are motivated to learn. Children are provided with good opportunities for exercise, including walks to local schools and parks. This provides opportunities to teach children about road safety. Children learn about good hygiene practices and healthy eating as they prepare their own meals with the childminder. Children are provided with a large range of toys and equipment indoors. They are able to select these resources independently.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibility in meeting the learning and development requirements and how to keep children safe. She implements robust safety measures to reduce the risk of accidents. The childminder effectively monitors and evaluates her educational programmes. She tracks children's development. This enables her to identify any gaps in children's progress and seek support if necessary. The childminder works closely with her assistant to provide a good quality provision for children. She effectively monitors the practice of her assistant, observing practice and offering suggestions for improvements. The childminder seeks the views of the families using her setting to help her evaluate what is working and areas that need developing. She has identified some training to support her practice. However, this is not yet sufficiently targeted on enhancing the quality of teaching to raise children's achievements

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY355805 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 863416 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 19 October 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Swanwick near Alferton. She works with an assistant. The childminder has a level 3 qualification. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, 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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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