Childminder EY421552

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 May 2016 21 January 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 motivated and committed to her professional development. She undertakes training to benefit all children. She has made many changes since the last inspection and addressed all actions and recommendations effectively.  The childminder provides children with a warm and nurturing environment where they are able to play safely and feel secure. Children form secure attachments with the childminder. They are comfortable in their surroundings, keen to explore and are developing their independence.  The childminder has effective methods of assessment. She detects any gaps in children's learning and makes plans to close them quickly. She provides activities to meet all children's needs and interests. Children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder is a good role model for children and helps them to understand behaviour rules. Children know what she expects and behave very well. They share,

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This provision is good

take turns and are learning to respect the views of others. They demonstrate this when they use good manners.  The childminder is skilful at promoting children's communication and language skills. She encourages conversations, asks questions effectively and introduces new words that help extend children vocabulary.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Parents are not consistently encouraged to contribute to their children's ongoing learning and development. The childminder has not developed effective ways for parents to share what they know their children can do at home.  Although the childminder evaluates her practice, she does not routinely seek the views of parents to improve practice further.

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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

 encourage all parents to contribute to their children's ongoing learning and development and develop ways for them to share information about their children's learning and experiences at home  develop opportunities for parents to contribute to the evaluation of the setting and fully involve parents in the process so that they can help identify further areas for improvement.

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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.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and the planning documentation.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder, her documentation, policies and procedures. She discussed how the childminder evaluates her provision and looked at her self-evaluation documents.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of her role and responsibility in keeping children safe from harm. She has attended safeguarding training. She is aware of the signs that may indicate a child is at risk. She implements effective risk assessments on all indoor and outdoor play environments. The childminder has a range of policies and procedures that helps guide her practice. She implements some self- assessment methods that help her identify areas of strength and improvements for her practice. The childminder reviews children's development on a regular basis and ensures they are making good progress. She works effectively in partnership with other professionals and other settings children attend.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified and passionate about her role. She understands that children learn though play. She provides a wide range of exciting and challenging activities that promotes children's learning well. The quality of teaching is good. The childminder interacts positively with children, supporting them to think and solve problems as they play. For example, while playing in the water, the children use the water tunnel. After several goes, they proudly find out where to put the balls so that they go down the tunnel. They watch with anticipation as the ball appears through the hole, laughing and giggling and clearly having fun. Children enjoy books and listen attentively to well-read stories. The childminder teaches mathematics well. Children count, recognise shapes in the environment and compare different sizes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gets to know the children well. She understands their individual needs and organises routines and resources to accommodate these. The childminder organises play opportunities that help to develop essential social skills for moving on to pre-school and school. For example, through visits to local groups, children learn to mix with and make friendships with others. Children have good opportunities to learn about people and festivals in their local and wider community. The childminder helps children learn about keeping themselves healthy. For example, they have regular opportunities to play outside in the fresh air. They enjoy the healthy and nutritious food the childminder offers. The childminder teaches children about the importance of washing their hands. She encourages them to take well-managed risks and teaches them how to keep safe.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy and make good progress given their starting points. They are enthusiastic early learners who have a positive attitude to learning and are willing to try new activities. Children interact confidently with others. They are acquiring key skills and are well prepared in readiness for school. Children's physical development is good. They are learning to climb, balance and move using control of their bodies. They are beginning to learn how to look after their own personal needs, such as putting on their shoes and coats. They are developing early literacy and mathematical skills well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY421552 Local authority Derby, City of Inspection number 1044830 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 21 January 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011. The childminding provision operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 6pm, all year round, except for Christmas, bank holidays 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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