Childminder EY444193

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 March 2016 3 October 2012

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder effectively guides children's learning through play. She skilfully joins in and uses techniques, such as explanation and demonstration, to teach them new skills. Children make good progress as they build on what they know and can do.  The childminder carefully organises the environment. She provides lots of floor space and a good range of toys and resources. Children enjoy the opportunity to move around the environment during play.  The childminder effectively promotes children's safety. She thoroughly risk assesses the indoor and outdoor environment. The childminder organises the playroom so that children can play in an area without interruption. They learn how to keep themselves safe.  Children develop good relationships with others. They understand why they need to listen to instructions. They manage their own behaviour well and can recognise when they need to adapt their behaviour.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is not sharing enough information with other settings that children attend to provide consistent support for their learning and development.  The childminder does not regularly gather the views of users of the setting to inform practice and to assist in identifying where further improvements could be made.

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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

 develop the partnership with other settings to enable a regular two-way flow of information that consistently supports children's learning and development  include the views of parents, carers and children when evaluating the setting to drive continual improvements that benefit the children who attend.

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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 discussed the planning of activities with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of training.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has attended appropriate training since the last inspection, including an update on her safeguarding knowledge. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a sound understanding of signs of abuse and neglect. She is clear on what to do if she has any concerns about a child in her care. The childminder evaluates her own teaching practice and seeks new ways of doing things. For example, she has visited other childcare professionals to establish how they monitor children's progress. As a result, she has streamlined her own system, which is working well. She updates children's records regularly to ensure she quickly identifies any gaps in learning. She also checks that she is providing a broad range of activities that covers all areas of learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder clearly establishes what she wants children to learn from adult-led activities and plans effectively to support their next steps in learning. The childminder reinforces learning throughout an activity so that children become secure in gaining new skills. She encourages children's engagement through her own interaction during play. The childminder regularly shares good quality information with parents and carers. She updates them on children's achievements and discusses with them what they need to learn next. She shares how she is promoting learning and gives guidance on how parents and carers can support this at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy the individual attention they receive from the childminder. The childminder provides good explanations to help children to understand her expectations of them. She is sensitive when she explains why certain behaviours are not appropriate. The childminder makes sure that she finds out about children's needs and routines. She provides daily feedback to parents and carers to keep them up to date with their child's achievements. Children demonstrate a strong understanding of good hygiene. For example, they explain that they need to throw something in the bin if it has dropped on the floor. The childminder effectively supports children's emotional well-being. She provides them with plenty of praise and encouragement to help them build their confidence. This helps them to be comfortable when they start at other settings.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They are keen to start playing and show good levels of interest in adult-led activities. Children engage well with the activities and sustain their involvement in play for very long periods of time. Children learn how to operate simple equipment and use these toys for a particular purpose. They use their problem-solving skills as they take the time to think about what action they need to take. For example, they move some resources to one side of an activity so that they can focus on others. Children follow instructions and guidance from the childminder. They persevere and are proud of their achievements. Children develop the skills they need for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY444193 Local authority Derby, City of Inspection number 1037160 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 3 October 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Spondon, Derby. 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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