Eley Celia Mary

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 March 2015 20 October 2009

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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 is skilled at observing what children can do to assess their stage of development. She uses this information well to provide activities that support children's next steps in learning.  Children are developing good communication and language skills. The childminder consistently models language, introduces new vocabulary and asks questions during play. This helps children to develop skills that they need as they prepare for their move onto nursery or school.  The childminder effectively organises the space to promote children's independence so that they can move freely between the playrooms.  Children's good health is well promoted. They enjoy healthy snacks and the childminder has a good understanding of how to meet children's needs regarding dietary needs and allergies.  The childminder gives good support to help children to develop positive relationships. Parents and carers comment on how effective the childminder is in helping children to

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This provision is good

learn good manners and mix well with others.  The childminder effectively helps children to develop an understanding of how to stay safe. Even from a young age, she thinks about how her own practice informs their understanding.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not frequently share information with parents and carers about their child's next steps in learning. In addition, she does not always gather their feedback on what their child has learnt at home.  The organisation of some of the toys and resources does not fully support younger children's independent access, so that they can always extend their own play.

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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

 strengthen partnerships with parents by improving the exchange of information during the placement and encouraging them to share their views and further enhance children's learning and development at home  extend the opportunities for younger children to be able to access the full range of additional toys and resources so that they can always extend their own play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the lounge and playroom.  The inspector discussed the planning of activities with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and other documentation.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises, the childminder's training and self-evaluation record.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a strong understanding of the learning and development requirements. There is a clear purpose to the planning of activities and her interaction during play, to help children to move forward in their learning. For example, during role play she joins in with the children, encouraging their imagination as she describes what she is doing. The childminder effectively supports children to develop a love of books. They choose their favourites and the childminder engages them in feeling the textures, lifting the flap to look for the characters, turning the pages and talking about the story. Children develop their physical skills as they play with toy pushchairs and use different tools when playing with play dough. The childminder sometimes shares information with parents and carers about children's next steps in learning and gathers their contributions about their child's learning. However, there is scope to do this more frequently to enhance

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who attend. This is good

children's learning and development at home.

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good

Children demonstrate they are secure and feel a strong sense of belonging as they confidently move around the environment. Children have strong attachments with the childminder and thoroughly enjoy her company. The childminder ensures that she updates parents and carers with what the child has been doing during the day. The childminder regularly takes children on outings within the community, so that they develop emotional resilience for when they move onto other settings. The childminder talks to children about the importance of exercise as they walk to and from school or play in the garden. Children have lots of space to spread out, due to the effective organisation of the environment. The childminder organises the toys and resources into age appropriateness, so that younger children's safety is promoted. Most toys and resources are accessible to younger children. However, some of the imaginative toys are less so, and therefore children cannot always

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She demonstrates a good understanding of child protection issues and procedures. She effectively promotes children's safety within the environment, while giving them good levels of freedom to move around independently. The childminder effectively evaluates her practice. She notes and reviews any information she gathers from external sources to benefit her own provision. For example, she has recently implemented a tracking system that was suggested by another childcare professional. She makes very good use of this to monitor children's progress and identify any gaps in learning. The childminder provides a good amount of information for parents and carers, including displays of relevant policies and information that has recently changed. The childminder has a good understanding of how to work in partnership with other settings to ensure there is consistent support for

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Setting details

Unique reference number 205890 Local authority Derby, City of Inspection number 871119 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 20

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 20 October 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1980 and lives in Derby. She operates during term time from 7.30am 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

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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