Reeves, Amanda

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 March 2015 29 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 has excellent knowledge of safeguarding procedures. She knows what to do if she has a concern about a child in her care or if an allegation is made against her. The childminder completes risk assessments to ensure the home is free from hazards. This ensures that the safety and well-being of the children is promoted extremely well at all times.  Children feel comfortable and secure with the childminder. She provides a relaxed and calm environment where children enjoy making decisions about their play. Children develop strong attachments with the childminder. This supports them to feel safe and secure in her care. As a result, children's emotional well-being is promoted very well.  The childminder completes rigorous assessment procedures. She uses them effectively to identify children's next steps in learning and provides challenging activities that motivate and encourage children to learn. Consequently, children make good progress

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This provision is good

in their learning and development.  Partnerships with parents are well established. This enables the childminder and parents to work together closely to support the care and learning needs of each child. As a result, the parents are fully involved in what their child is learning while at the childminder's home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always give children time to process information and respond to her questions.

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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

 maximise children's listening and communication skills by talking more slowly when holding conversations, and providing children with more time to think and respond to the questions being asked.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder and children during the inspection.  The inspector observed children engaged in activities inside and in the garden.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector sampled children's learning journal records, assessments and planning documentation.  The inspector sampled relevant documentation including, children's records, policies and procedures. She looked at her qualifications and her suitability, as well as her self- evaluation documents.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of how to promote children's learning through play. She provides good opportunities for children to explore their interests through adult- led and child-initiated activities. She interacts with the children in a sensitive and positive manner to enhance their learning. Overall, the childminder's teaching is good. She seeks to support children's language development. She holds purpose conversations and questions children about what they are doing. However, the childminder talks too fast. She does not always give children time to process the information she provides to them or give them the opportunity to respond to the questions she asks. Consequently, children are not fully supported to express their own ideas or to think things through before the childminder moves on. Children are active learners and acquire key skills for future learning. They explore the resources on offer and take part in focused activities. For

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who attend. This is good

example, they thoroughly enjoy playing with oats and cereals. This helps them develop their handling skills as well as their creativity and imagination.

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good

Children happily explore the highly stimulating learning environment. The childminder encourages children to become more aware of their own personal needs. She promotes hygiene well and supports children to follow consistent routines. Children benefit greatly from nutritious snacks and meals. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles. She encourages children to use the garden daily and takes them to parks. This enables children to extend their physical development and they begin to understand that exercise can be fun. Children's achievements are celebrated. There are displays of children's creations throughout the playroom, providing a good sense of belonging. Children are confident as they move around the home. The childminder constantly praises their efforts and is sensitive to their needs. Consequently, children behave well. The childminder provides flexible settling-in arrangements to meet the needs of the children and their

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good

families. She also supports children's growing independence in preparation for their move to school.

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provision is good

The childminder has good understanding of the learning and development requirements. She is experienced and well qualified. She completes an overview of children's achievements. This enables her to identify if there are any gaps in children's learning. Consequently, children continue to make good progress. The childminder evaluates her provision well and is reflective. She talks to older children about what they enjoy doing and invites parents to contribute to her self-evaluation. The childminder completes a range of training to increase her knowledge. This helps to maintain the quality of care and learning for all children. Documentation is regularly updated to take account of revised legislation and best practice. This ensures children's well-being is effectively promoted. The childminder works well in partnership with other professionals to support children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 205999 Local authority Derby, City of Inspection number 865384 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 29 October 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1995. The childminding provision operates Monday to Friday from 6.45am until 6pm, all year round, except for Christmas, and bank and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3. She receives funding for free 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

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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