Childminder EY276330

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 June 2016 22 August 2013

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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 improved the way that she observes and assesses children's learning and identifies what they need to learn next. She is regularly reviewing children's progress to identify any gaps in learning. Planning is well matched to children's stage of development and provides a balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities. As a result, the quality of teaching is now good.  The childminder is very effective in encouraging children to keep trying if they encounter difficulties. Children engage well with activities and often choose to continue for long periods of time.  The childminder organises the support for children when they are new to the setting well. She arranges initial meetings so that all family members can attend. She ensures that parents and carers have an opportunity to meet her family so that they are familiar with adults in the household.  The childminder organises the environment well. Children are able to move freely

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This provision is good

around the space. The toys and resources are well presented to allow children to access them independently. The childminder is thorough in her risk assessments.  The childminder effectively supports children to develop their independence. She consistently encourages their choices during play. Younger children are able to attend to their personal care successfully and with confidence.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always give parents the encouragement they need to share information about all aspects of their children's learning at home, in order to fully inform her assessments of children's progress.  The childminder is not rigorous enough in the evaluation of her practice to drive improvements that support children's achievements at the very highest levels.

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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

 strengthen the partnership with parents and carers and encourage them further to share what they know about their children's achievements at home  enhance the evaluation of practice and be even more rigorous in driving improvements that help children to achieve outstanding progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors 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 and working on the premises.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of training.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has recently attended training in child protection. She is able to give appropriate examples of signs or indicators of abuse. She is clear on what action to take if there are any concerns about children. The childminder works well with other childcare professionals to support her practice. She regularly discusses how she assesses children's learning, to ensure this is accurate. The childminder supervises her assistants effectively to ensure that they are suitable for their roles and maintain good standards. She regularly reviews her toys and resources to ensure she is supporting children's learning in all areas. The childminder regularly discusses with parents and carers what their children will be learning next.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans activities well. She uses information about children's learning to make sure activities build on what they already know and can do. She carefully observes children during play so that she knows what they are interested in. Children enjoy the one-to-one attention the childminder gives. She joins in with their play and encourages their participation. The childminder gives good support for their learning, for example, explaining or suggesting how to do something. She sensitively guides children to the correct outcome so that they feel comfortable to experiment and try and find the right answer. As children play with puzzles the childminder encourages their problem-solving skills and shape and colour recognition. She helps children to recognise how to pronounce words correctly. She asks questions to encourage children to develop communication skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is attentive to children's needs. She organises the daily routine to ensure their needs are met. She deploys one of her assistants to collect older children from school so that younger children's care or play is not interrupted. The childminder is very positive and encouraging. She helps children to gain a sense of achievement with tasks and activities. She uses appropriate methods to help children to recognise right and wrong. Children have a good relationship with the childminder and show that they feel comfortable and secure. The childminder ensures that children are able to share any anxieties with her, so that she can provide support or reassurance. The childminder helps children effectively to learn about a healthy lifestyle. For example, children grow fruit in the garden and make their own fruit juices. The childminder displays a range of pictures depicting healthy activities to reinforce her discussions.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are keen to join in with activities and want to continue to play. Children develop very good levels of independence from an early age. They take off their shoes when they arrive and place them in their own drawer. They tidy away the toys and resources and place them in the correct box without any help. Children enjoy drawing and are developing the correct pencil grip. Children make good progress in their learning and are developing the skills they need for their next stage of learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY276330 Local authority Derby, City of Inspection number 1043216 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 12 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 13

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 22 August 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Derby. She operates her provision all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with two assistants, one of whom has a level 3 qualification and one of whom has a level 2 qualification.

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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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