Childminder in Derby

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 March 2016 5 December 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 has a kind and caring nature. She spends time getting to know children and their families. She has effective settling-in arrangements. Children have developed strong, trusting relationships with the childminder and are happy and content in her care.  The childminder makes continuous and accurate assessments of children's learning and development. She uses the information she gathers to effectively identify children's next steps in their learning. She plans experiences based on children's needs and interests. Children are progressing well.  The childminder provides children with opportunities that help develop their social skills and gain confidence with other groups of children. She takes them on a wide range of outings and helps them to learn about the wider community.  Children's behaviour is good. They are learning to be kind and caring towards each other. The childminder is a good role model. She supports children well and provides

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This provision is good

ways that help them develop an understanding of sharing and turn taking. She manages conflicts and unwanted behaviour in a calm and consistent manner.  The childminder reflects thoughtfully on her practice. She evaluates her strengths and where to make improvements. She is committed to her own professional development. She has attended training that has helped improve the quality of learning experiences she offers children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder asks children a succession of questions. She does not always give sufficient time for children to think and answer her questions.  The childminder does not consistently encourage all parents to share information about their children's learning and experiences at home.

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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

 give children even more time so that they can respond effectively to questions and suggestions in their own way  strengthen the positive partnerships with parents so that parents share more details about what their children learn and achieve at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the children and childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed the interaction between the childminder and children throughout the inspection. She reviewed the play equipment and resources.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder, her documentation, policies and procedures.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at the childminder's self-evaluation record. She discussed how the childminder plans for and makes improvements to her provision.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and the planning documentation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has attended safeguarding training. She is confident in following procedures and knows who to contact if she has a concern. The childminder follows effective safety procedures and provides a secure, child-friendly home. She has a range of policies that guides her practice and helps parents understand how she works. The childminder evaluates the quality of her provision carefully and encourages parents to share their views. The childminder has addressed the actions and recommendations from the previous inspection. She now effectively identifies children's gaps in their learning and provides activities that help to close those gaps quickly. The childminder works effectively in partnership with other professionals, agencies and other settings children attend. She shares information about children's learning and welfare so that there is continuity in how the children's needs are met.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is committed and passionate about her role. She understands that children learn through play. She provides a wide range of interesting activities that are challenging and promotes children's learning well. Teaching is good. Overall, the childminder promotes children's communication and language skills effectively. She provides many opportunities for children to develop their small-muscle skills. For example, children use chalks and draw circular patterns and pick up trains and place them carefully on the track. Children are active and enjoy playing in the role-play kitchen. They pretend to make tea, and with the childminder's support, extend their play by making dinner. They use their imaginative skills well. The childminder encourages children to look at books. Together they snuggle on the sofa and discuss the pictures they can see. The childminder uses mathematical language that helps to support their learning. Children enjoy

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

investigating. For example, they explore the different textures of sand and water as they play outside.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming and homely environment. She promotes children's growing independence. Children move around the rooms at ease and enjoy selecting toys and activities that they want to play with. They are developing their self-help skills well and follow good hygiene procedures. Children learn how to keep themselves safe and to take risks carefully. Children have daily opportunities to be physically active outdoors in the fresh air. They regularly visit the local park, places of interest and toddler groups. The childminder helps children to learn about keeping healthy. Children enjoy dancing and bouncing to their favourite music and eat healthily.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are progressing well given their starting points. They are acquiring the key skills to support their future learning. Children are excited and enthusiastic early learners. They have a positive attitude to learning and are willing to have a go with new activities. They are developing good social skills in readiness for school. They are developing early literacy and mathematical skills well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY447118 Local authority Derby, City of Inspection number 1037211 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 5 December 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Derby. The childminding provision operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 5.30pm all year round, except for Christmas, and bank 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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