Childminder in Derby

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 April 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 is very effective at managing children's behaviour. She encourages children to resolve their own disagreements. She then offers support if needed, helping children to think about the consequences of their actions.  The childminder has developed very good partnerships with parents and carers. She communicates with them in various ways, keeping them up to date with their child's learning. Parents and carers praise how effective this is.  The childminder makes good use of planning to teach children new skills through varied activities, as well as the daily routines. For example, children help to organise the environment for what is happening next.  The childminder helps children to develop their key skills for future learning. Children have lots of opportunities to develop their independence and are confident to try different things.  The childminder makes careful decisions about the training she attends. She chooses

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This provision is good

training that helps to develop her knowledge, so that she can effectively support children's individual learning needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not established her partnership working with other settings that children attend. Therefore, she is unable to provide consistent support for children's learning and development.  The childminder does not always sharply focus her teaching on promoting children's next steps in learning during activities. As a result, children are not always consistently supported to make rapid progress in their development.

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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 further the partnership with other settings that children attend and establish consistent support for children's learning  enhance the support for children's next steps in learning, helping them to make the best possible progress in their development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, 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.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers from their written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has undertaken two training events in child protection within the last year. As a result, she is knowledgeable about indicators of abuse and how to progress any concerns. The childminder effectively evaluates her practice, making changes and identifying areas for improvement that benefit the children. The childminder makes good use of her planning to ensure she is consistently covering the areas of learning. She frequently checks the progress that children make to ensure they are not falling behind. The childminder shares good quality information with parents and carers when their child first starts at the setting.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has high expectations for children and targets her teaching to help all children reach the expected stages of development. She places importance on developing her relationships with parents and carers. She works with parents and carers to ensure that children receive the support they need to move forward in their learning. The childminder is effective at observing children's learning and assessing their stage of development. She skilfully reviews this information to establish what children need to learn next. The childminder provides a good range of activities, which includes children's interests and regular outings.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children play in a safe and well-organised environment. They access a good range of resources and the childminder purchases new toys to broaden children's experiences. The childminder makes her expectations clear so that children understand that they need to take turns, share and respect others. Parents and carers note how their children display kindness and empathy towards others. The childminder organises the daily routines to meet children's individual needs. She provides regular opportunities for the children to mix with others through various outings. This helps children to feel comfortable when they move on to school. Children take part in activities and discussions, and they receive regular explanations about why certain things are unsafe. The childminder reinforces children's learning by linking her planning with national activities, such as road safety week.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress and some make rapid progress as the childminder helps them to close any gaps in their learning. Children develop good levels of independence. For example, they clear the table for meals, set the furniture, and help to prepare and serve themselves the food. Children are confident and willing to have a go. For example, they go into the large hutch to feed the rabbits. They are comfortable to play by themselves and explore the garden. Children develop their language skills, they can express themselves during conversations, and ask for what they want. Children learn to manage their own personal hygiene.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY475575 Local authority Derby, City of Inspection number 971624 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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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 and lives in Spondon, Derby. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, 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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