Childminder in Derby

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 September 2016 Not applicable

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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 provides a friendly and welcoming home. She and her assistants are kind and encouraging, helping children to grow in confidence and feel valued. The childminder listens to children and speaks to them in a respectful way. She promotes children's social and emotional development very well.  Children are progressing well. The childminder assesses what children can do. She identifies children's gaps in their development and prioritises their learning. She uses the information she gathers well and plans challenging activities for children's individual needs.  The childminder teaches communication and language skills effectively. She communicates well with the children and encourages children to think. She uses questions, provides new words and helps them to recall events in their lives.  Children behaviour well. The childminder manages children's behaviour effectively. She and her assistants are positive role models and provide clear explanations that help

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This provision is good

children know what is expected. Children play harmoniously together. They learn to share, take turns and are beginning to respect each other's views.  Partnerships with parents are well established. The childminder works closely with parents. She keeps them well informed about their children's development and promotes continuity of care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the assistants interact effectively with the children, the performance management procedures do not focus strongly enough on raising the assistants' teaching skills to the highest level.  The childminder does not always provide enough opportunities for children to learn mathematical language or about shape, space and measurement.

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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

 extend the assistants' professional development and performance even further, in order to help raise the overall quality of their teaching to the highest levels achievable  support children more effectively to use mathematical language and extend their knowledge of space, shape and measurement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to the assistants and children at various times during the inspection.  The inspector observed the childminder, her assistants and the children while they took part in activities and play.  The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector sampled children's development records and discussed children's progress with the childminder.  The inspector sampled relevant documentation, including the childminder's self- evaluation form, policies and procedures. She also checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and her assistant to work with children, and their qualifications.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is passionate about her role. She leads by example and strives to provide a high-quality service. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is confident in following procedures and knows who to contact if she has a concern. Both herself and her assistants have attended safeguarding training. The childminder follows effective safety procedures and provides a child-friendly, secure home. The childminder effectively evaluates learning, monitors children's progress and plans for their future learning. She meets with her assistants and talks about their performance and professional development. The childminder reflects on her practice and makes changes that improve children's learning experiences. Partnerships with other early years providers are good. The childminder talks to staff at the school and shares information about children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is experienced and understands that children learn through play. The quality of the childminder's teaching is very good. She provides a wide selection of opportunities that cover most areas of learning well. The childminder interacts in positive ways; she motivates and inspires children to learn. The childminder supports children to explore and experiment. For example, children thoroughly enjoy feeling the texture of the play dough. This leads to the children having conversations about 'wiggly worms'. The childminder provides the children with opportunities to use their small-muscle skills. For example, they squeeze and manipulate tools. The childminder promotes outdoor learning. She has adapted her garden to provide for children who thrive in the outside environment. Children balance on planks, hunt for bugs, investigate the sand and water and enjoy kicking and throwing balls.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have developed strong, trusting relationships with the childminder and are happy and content in her care. The childminder has a calm and relaxing manner. She easily identifies the younger children's needs and ensures they are met effectively. Children are beginning to move around the home at ease demonstrating their confidence and independence. They choose their own toys to play with and clearly show they feel comfortable in the childminder's care. Children develop an awareness of a healthy lifestyle and safety. They are encouraged to be physically active and follow good hygiene routines. They enjoy freshly prepared healthy snacks and meals. The childminder actively promotes an understanding of diversity. Children develop good attitudes towards each other. They learn tolerance and are polite, considerate and learn to respect each other's views.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress given their starting points. They learn valuable skills to prepare them for future learning and school. Children have a positive attitude to learning and try new things. They are motivated, eager to learn and join in activities with enthusiasm. They listen and concentrate. Older children are developing good literacy and learning about numbers well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY484039 Local authority Derby, City of Inspection number 999291 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 18 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Oakwood, Derby. The childminding provision operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 5.30pm, all year round, except for Christmas and bank and family holidays. The childminder works with two assistants on a daily basis but employs five in total. Of these, two are qualified teachers, one holds an early years qualification at level 2 and two are unqualified. The childminder receives funding for free early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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