Childminder EY438525

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 August 2016 5 February 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

 Since the last inspection, the childminder has improved the planning of activities so that children are well supported to make the next steps in their learning. She has strengthened partnerships with others so that there is consistent support for children's learning.  The childminder has established a good two-way flow of information with parents and carers. She keeps them well informed about their children's progress and gathers useful information about what children are learning at home.  The childminder has a very relaxed manner. Parents and carers say she is approachable and that she helps children to develop strong attachments to her. The environment she provides is calm. Children receive the reassurance they need and are able to explore with confidence.  The childminder supervises children effectively to keep them safe. She makes sure that they are within her sight or hearing at all times. She undertakes thorough risk

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This provision is good

assessments of the play equipment to establish if each individual child is capable of playing safely.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not involve parents and carers enough in the evaluation of her provision in order to make sure that any aspects they feel need improvement are addressed swiftly.  The childminder has not set clear enough targets in her improvement plans to make sure that the good standard of teaching continues to improve.

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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

 make sure that any action taken to improve the quality of the provision has a clear focus and is carefully planned and effective in raising the quality of teaching  provide more opportunities for parents and carers to provide feedback or suggestions that help drive continual improvement.

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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 and working on the premises.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's evaluation and evidence of training.  The inspector took account of written feedback from parents and carers.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Both the childminder and her assistant have recently undertaken training in child protection to refresh their knowledge. The childminder is clear on the procedures she will follow if she has any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder is proactive in working in partnership with other settings that children attend. She formally introduces herself and explains what information she would like to gather and share. The childminder provides very useful information for parents and carers about children's learning and development. This includes information that lets parents and carers know what their children will be learning in the future. The childminder undertakes appropriate management of her assistant's performance.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has developed a useful system to check on children's progress and ensure there are no gaps in learning. She is very careful to ensure children's learning is secure before she moves them on. The childminder makes effective use of observation and assessment to establish what children need to learn next. She then plans appropriate support. For example, she selects and sets out particular toys and resources to encourage and support younger children's physical development. Parents and carers comment on how well the childminder and her assistant help their children to develop. The childminder gives appropriate focus to helping children to develop the skills they need for their future learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides daily information for parents and carers about children's needs and routines. Parents and carers praise the communication and say that they feel well informed. The childminder has very effective procedures in place to help children to settle when they are new to the setting. Even if children are only attending for a short period of time, she arranges lots of opportunities to get to know them before they start. The childminder supports children effectively to play well together. She encourages them to take care of children who are new and to help them with the routines. Children participate in physical activities and talk about the effects of exercise on the body. This helps to support their understanding of a healthy lifestyle.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They develop good levels of independence as they move around the environment. Children make positive friendships with other children and can engage in play for long periods of time without any disagreements. Younger children babble and copy actions as they listen to songs. Children use their imagination as they make models out of blocks and play in the shop.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY438525 Local authority Derby, City of Inspection number 1050581 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 7 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 5 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Derby. She operates her provision all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant. The childminder has a childcare 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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