Childminder in Derby

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 May 2016 13 February 2009

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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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 The childminder provides children with an excellent warm and nurturing environment. She has an exceptional understanding of the individual care needs of the children. Children are happy and settled, and share lots of laughter in their play with their friends and the childminder.  The childminder monitors children's progress successfully. She makes accurate assessments of children's achievements. She knows how to spot any gaps in their learning. Children are progressing well.  The childminder actively promotes an understanding of diversity. Children have excellent opportunities to develop social skills that help them with their move on to school. Children develop extremely good attitudes towards each other. They learn tolerance and to respect each other's views, and are polite and considerate.  The childminder is an excellent role model. She gives children extremely clear guidance about what is acceptable behaviour. Children's behaviour is exemplary. The childminder

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This provision is good

builds up children's self-esteem exceptionally well. Children play harmoniously together.  The childminder has very good relationships with parents. She keeps them well informed about their children's development. She promotes continuity of care and learning. She encourages parents to share information about their children's development at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities to extend children's learning and enhance their thinking and problem-solving skills.  Although the childminder is a reflective practitioner who evaluates her practice to improve the quality of her provision, she has not made the most of all opportunities to help improve her teaching skills to the highest level.

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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 more opportunities that help to extend their thinking and problem-solving skills  develop opportunities for professional development so that teaching reaches and maintains outstanding standards.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to the children at convenient times throughout the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation of teaching activities with the childminder.  The inspector observed children playing in the garden and indoors. She observed children and assessed the quality of interactions between them and the childminder.  The inspector looked at the children's learning records and planning documentation.  The inspector sampled documentation, including the childminder's self-evaluation documents, training record and action plan. She checked the childminder's suitability to care for children and her policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The experienced childminder has a secure knowledge of her role and responsibilities for keeping children safe from harm. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is aware of the signs that may indicate a child is at risk. She understands the procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child in her care. The childminder reviews children's development on a regular basis and ensures they are making good progress. She accesses online training and reads many articles on childcare issues, for example, how to improve early writing skills for young children. The childminder has considered the views of parents and children to help her to identify and target some areas for improvement. The childminder works alongside other childcare professionals. She has built up positive relationships with other settings children attend.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified. She uses her very good knowledge to promote children's play and help them achieve. She provides a wide range of exciting activities that enthuses and motivates children. She interacts in a positive manner and promotes children's communication and language skills effectively. For example, she encourages children to try new words and uses their interests to help guide conversations. The childminder provides very good opportunities for children to learn about the natural world. For example, children plant seeds, hunt for mini-beasts and go for woodland walks. Children have good opportunities to use a wide range of books independently. They count and older children recognise numbers. They compare the sizes of the pots as they plant their seeds and use mathematical language as they describe how tall the sunflowers will grow.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder is extremely passionate about her role, providing children with outstanding care. Children benefit from an immense range of extremely high-quality toys and resources that supports their interests. Children are extremely motivated and have high levels of self-esteem. They develop their independence extremely well from a young age. Children move very confidently around the home, deciding whether to play indoors or outside. The childminder teaches children extremely well how to identify hazards and keep themselves safe. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles highly effectively. For example, she provides nutritious meals, and children enjoy superb opportunities for them to be physically active and enjoy plenty of fresh air and exercise. Children follow excellent hygiene procedures and know about washing their hands to remove the germs.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development from the start. They join in activities with enthusiasm. They are gaining key skills for their future learning. They listen and concentrate. They have an extremely positive attitude to learning and take part in new activities. Children are developing good independence and social skills, as well as a willingness to help others. Older children are developing good literacy and mathematical skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 205922 Local authority Derby, City of Inspection number 854401 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 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 13 February 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1996 and lives in Derby. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for Christmas and bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 4. She offers funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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