Childminder in Derby

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 July 2016 18 June 2014

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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 has attended relevant training since the last inspection. She gathers ideas from other childminders to enhance her practice. The childminder has improved the planning of activities and provides a good range of resources for children to explore the natural world. As a result, the quality of teaching is good.  The childminder effectively supports children's engagement in activities. She plays alongside them and encourages their participation. She guides their learning effectively, for example, demonstrating new skills and describing what she is doing.  The childminder works well with parents and carers to meet children's ongoing needs. She establishes a friendly and professional relationship with parents and carers, so that they continue to share important information about children.  The childminder organises the environment effectively. She ensures children's safety through thorough risk assessments.

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This provision is good

 Children develop a strong bond with the childminder. Children are quickly distracted if they are unsettled. Parents and carers praise the friendly and welcoming atmosphere.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always share precise information with parents and carers about children's learning. She does not regularly encourage them to share information about what children are learning at home.  The childminder is not rigorous enough in the evaluation of her practice, particularly in gathering the views of other users of the setting.

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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 provide more precise information about children's learning and further encourage them to share what they know about their children's achievements  enhance the evaluation of the provision, in order to drive continual improvement and secure the highest levels of achievement for children.

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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 evidence of training.  The inspector spoke to a small selection of parents and carers during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is proactive in keeping her knowledge of child protection issues up to date. As a result, she has a sound understanding of what to do if there are any concerns about the children in her care. The childminder monitors children's progress effectively to identify any gaps in learning. She has high expectations for children and a clear focus on helping them to progress. The childminder gives careful consideration to her areas for improvement and how they will benefit children she is caring for. The childminder provides a good range of information for 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 makes good use of her observations of children to thoroughly establish what they can already do. She then makes a clear plan of support for each child. This includes what skills children need for their next stage of learning. The childminder carefully considers how she is going to support each child's individual learning. She focuses on this during her interaction with children while ensuring that play is fun. Children love playing outdoors with resources, such as the sand and water. The childminder demonstrates how to use tools, such as a jug to fill the teapot or pour water into a container on the water wall. She effectively promotes the development of children's communication skills. For example, she encourages younger children to verbally comment when they want something. The childminder repeats new words and phrases instructions in a clear and simple, understandable way.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gives children lots of individual attention. She purposely restricts the numbers of children she is caring for to enable this. Parents and carers comment on how this has a positive impact on children's learning and development. The childminder has a good range of toys and resources. She supports children's understanding of staying safe effectively during their play. For example, she teaches them the rules for using the play equipment. She also helps them to recognise that they need to wear the safety harness when riding around in the toy car. The childminder uses opportunities during play to support children's understanding of a healthy lifestyle. For example, as children play with the role play kitchen, the childminder initiates a discussion about which foods are healthy. Children enjoy healthy options at mealtimes and are encouraged to broaden their diet.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make at least good progress in their learning and any gaps in learning are quickly reducing. Children engage well with play and younger children quickly re-engage if they become slightly distracted. Younger children develop good control over their physical skills. They slow down so that they can safely manage the step on the path and ably climb the steps to the slide. Children understand and follow instructions and show respect and consideration for the toys and resources.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY444837 Local authority Derby, City of Inspection number 1044023 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 18 June 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Derby. She operates all year round from 8am 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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