Childminder EY232494

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 April 2016 7 July 2014

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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 very calm and caring approach and she knows the children well. Children are happy, settled and show good self-esteem. The childminder responds well to children's emotional needs and recognises when they need reassurance and comfort.  The childminder monitors children's learning and identifies their next steps effectively. She uses the information gathered to plan exciting and stimulating activities that extend children's learning. Consequently, children make good progress.  The childminder promotes outside learning with enthusiasm. Children benefit from playing outside regularly. They enjoy going out for walks or visits to local parks. They develop a positive approach to keeping fit and healthy. Children's physical skills are developing well.  Children develop their social skills and form friendships with other children. They are beginning to respect each other's views. The childminder manages behaviour in a

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This provision is good

positive way.  The childminder evaluates her practice effectively. She has high expectations and strives for improvement that helps to meet children's changing needs

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has established good working relationships with the parents. However, she does not consistently gather sufficient information about children's achievements at home to fully promote consistency in their learning.  The childminder initiates contact with other settings children attend. However, she does not share sufficient information with them to effectively promote continuity in children's learning.

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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 systems to help parents share information about children's interests and learning at home  develop links with other settings children attend and establish an effective two-way flow of information regarding children's learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed the childminder's interaction with the children in their play, both inside and outdoors.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's learning records and the planning documentation.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder, her documentation, policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is passionate and committed to her role. Since her last inspection, she has worked hard and addressed all of the actions that were raised. The childminder maintains effective and well-organised records to support her in meeting children's needs. She uses self-evaluation well to identify areas for improvement. The childminder regularly attends training courses to ensure she has up-to-date knowledge and is improving her skills. The childminder successfully identifies new goals in children's learning and has high expectations for their progress. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a very secure understanding of the child protection procedures to follow if she has any concerns about children's welfare. She continually assesses her home and outings for possible risks and has suitable prevention in place to help minimise accidents.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is experienced and teaches children well through their play. She makes learning enjoyable for children, and skilfully provides challenges that successfully build on their existing abilities. The childminder gets to know children's particular ways of learning and supports their interests effectively. She extends children's thinking and ideas, and actively encourages their understanding of the world and their creativity. For example, she encourages them to collect stones, leaves and twigs on their outings and look for insects outside. The childminder talks to the children and asks them what the insects might eat and where they might sleep. She helps to develop children's early mathematical awareness in play. Children eagerly explore activities and the childminder provides them with good guidance and support.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a safe and welcoming environment where children play and learn confidently. She makes effective use of everyday activities and promotes children's social and independence skills. Children learn to share toys, take turns and make choices about what they will do. The childminder supports children closely as they learn to manage practical tasks for themselves. Children follow effective health and hygiene procedures and learn to identify and manage everyday risks. For example, when stepping down from the deck to the grass in the garden. The childminder helps promote children's personal, social and emotional development. They learn to mix with other children and adults as they go to toddler groups in the area. The childminder helps children be prepared for their move to pre-school or school.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are progressing well given their starting points and are acquiring good skills for their future learning. They are confident, active and independent learners. Children develop positive attitudes towards learning. They are developing good communication and language skills, and they concentrate and listen attentively to stories. Older children can write their name. Children are developing good literacy and mathematical skills as they count and use mathematical language throughout their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY232494 Local authority Derby, City of Inspection number 1040932 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002 and lives in Chellaston, Derby. She operates Monday to Thursday from 7.30am until 5.30pm. Care is provided all year round, except for the week between Christmas and New Year, 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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