Childminder EY448130

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 August 2016 13 November 2013

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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 improved her practice and now makes good use of observations of children's learning to establish what they need to learn next. The childminder has a sound understanding of the requirements for the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years. She provides lots of opportunities for children to lead their own play.  The childminder has recently attended training in safeguarding. Therefore, she has an up-to-date knowledge of all aspects of safeguarding. She is confident in the procedure she will follow in the event of an allegation regarding child protection.  The childminder uses well phrased and timely questions during play to support and extend children's learning. She regularly asks children to describe what is happening or make predictions of what they think might happen.  The childminder has established effective partnership working with others. She

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This provision is good

regularly shares information where children attend other settings. She gathers and uses information from external professionals to support children's development. This ensures that the support for children's learning and development is consistent and effective.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not thoroughly establish how her identified areas for improvement will make a difference to children's learning and development.  The childminder does not fully encourage parents' and carers' contributions of children's learning at home to inform her assessments.

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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

 enhance action planning to identify how areas for development will improve the achievements of children to outstanding levels  strengthen the partnership with parents and carers and encourage more contributions of learning at home that informs the assessment of children's learning.

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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 the childminder's self- 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. The childminder gives high priority to keeping children safe. She provides a safe and secure environment and supervises children at all times. The childminder carefully monitors children's attendance and keeps in touch with them when they do not attend. The childminder is effective in checking on the progress that children make in their learning to identify any gaps. The childminder has effective systems in place to keep up to date with changes. She regularly discusses practice with other childcare professionals and gathers ideas for activities. She also reads and acts on suggestions from her local authority. Parents receive regular and useful information about their children's learning and care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is very effective in her interactions with children to support their learning and development. She consistently encourages children's exploration, investigation and experimentation. She provides a good level of challenge during activities and builds on what children already know. Parents and carers give high praise to the progress their children are making as a result of the effective support. Children enjoy a range of interesting and stimulating activities. For example, they create imaginative artwork of their family members. They then go on to experiment with colour mixing. Children thoroughly enjoy playing with water. They transfer the water into different containers, pour it through tubes and add it to other activities. They then become fascinated when the water spills on the floor. They discuss what is happening and experiment with making it move in different ways.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is extremely effective in helping children to settle into her setting. Children develop a very strong bond with her. They thoroughly enjoy her interaction and comment that she is their best friend. The childminder is effective in helping children to develop their knowledge of others, similarities and differences. This includes outings within the community and activities based on children's own religions. The childminder gives very good support to children to learn how to share, take turns and recognise right and wrong. The childminder is consistent in helping children to learn how to stay safe. She gives good quality explanations to support their understanding. Children enjoy playing in a bright, spacious and welcoming playroom.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make at least good progress in their learning and development and gaps in learning are closing quickly. Children develop their exploration skills as they show curiosity about the resources and experiment with them. They have good motivation to learn and involve themselves in activities. They persevere during games and show satisfaction when they win. Children are developing the skills they need for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY448130 Local authority Derby, City of Inspection number 1043392 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 13 November 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Derby. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 6.30pm, 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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