Childminder EY477127

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 March 2016 Not applicable

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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 provides a friendly environment. Children demonstrate that they are happy, settled and secure in her home. They build strong relationships with the childminder.  The childminder gives good emphasis to children's language development and supports their physical development well. She makes learning enjoyable for children and provides challenges that build on their existing abilities.  The childminder has effective methods of assessment that help her to detect any gaps in children's learning. She observes children, and plans activities that help to close the gaps and promote children's interests and learning. Children are making good progress.  Children behave well and are polite and considerate. The childminder is a good role model. She promotes children's good behaviour effectively. She praises children often and children develop good self-esteem and confidence. They play happily together and

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This provision is good

learn to share, take turns and respect each other's views.  The childminder has good relationships with parents, and she keeps them well informed about their children's development. She promotes continuity of care and learning, encouraging parents to share information about their children's development at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does things for children that they can do for themselves. She does not consistently provide children with opportunities to develop their independence or to take small risks for themselves.  The childminder has begun to evaluate her practice in order to improve the quality of her provision. However, this is not focused enough to help improve the provision to a higher level. In addition, she does not routinely seek the views of parents and children in the process.

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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

 increase opportunities for children to develop their independence skills and encourage children to take small risks for themselves in a well supervised environment  extend self-evaluation so that it helps move the provision to an outstanding level and includes the views of parents and children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at convenient times during the inspection. She observed children engaged in activities and the childminder's interaction with them.  The inspector viewed the areas of the house that children use, and the toys and resources available.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder about how she monitors children's progress. She looked at the children's learning records and planning documentation.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents.  The inspector looked at a selection of documentation including policies and procedures. She checked the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder in the garden.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is very passionate about her role. She has worked hard and implemented many policies and procedures that underpin her practice since registration. She attends training that helps build on her awareness of how children learn. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder confidently understands her responsibility to protect children and follows appropriate procedures to promote their welfare. She continually assesses her home and outings for possible risks and has suitable prevention in place to help minimise accidents. The childminder works in partnership with other settings and professionals working with children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified and understands how children learn through play. She is responsive to children's ways of learning. The childminder is very sensitive and relaxed in her mannerisms. She teaches early mathematics very well in many ways. Children excitedly find hidden Easter eggs with numbers on in the garden. They count the eggs, put the numbers in order and talk about where they found the eggs. Children are active learners who demonstrate that they enjoy their play. The childminder offers children a variety of ways to play and learn. Some examples of this are seen when children thoroughly enjoy playing with the building blocks and create aeroplanes. They pretend excitingly to go on a journey around the room and make aeroplane noises as they fly their creations. The childminder encourages older children to learn about letter sounds and how to write their name. Children snuggle with the childminder and listen attentively to her

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gets to know the children well. She knows their needs and organises routines and resources to accommodate these well. The childminder effectively promotes exercise and healthy lifestyles. She provides children with a good range of healthy home- cooked meals and snacks. She ensures children have daily opportunities to play outdoors. The childminder teaches the children about the importance of following good hygiene procedures. She effectively teaches children about safety. For example, children know how to stay safe when walking near roads. The childminder plans a range of outings that helps to teach children about the wider world and promotes their understanding of individual differences in society. Children have good opportunities, through visits to local groups and friendships with other children that help them with moving on to pre-school and school.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are progressing well given their starting points. They are acquiring the key skills needed for their future learning. Children are prepared well in readiness for school. They are developing good early literacy and mathematical skills. They have a positive attitude to learning and demonstrate confidence while they play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY477127 Local authority Derby, City of Inspection number 975930 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014. She lives in Derby and operates Monday to Friday from 7am until 6pm. Care is provided all year round, except for Christmas Day and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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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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