Childminder EY434690

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 September 2016 1 October 2012

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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 is dedicated to driving improvement forward. She brings about effective change to her provision and provides interesting experiences in direct response to children's learning needs.  The childminder has established effective partnerships with parents, which successfully contributes to meeting children's individual needs. She keeps them well informed about their child's development. She values and encourages parental involvement in their children's learning.  The childminder has a friendly, reassuring manner that helps children form secure attachments. Children develop strong bonds with the childminder and often remain in her care for many years.  The childminder successfully supports children to develop their communication and language skills. She provides constant interaction and models good language to younger children to help them develop their speaking skills.  The childminder reviews individual children's progress through her observations and

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This provision is good

identifies their next steps and any emerging gaps in their learning. She then targets their learning to make sure that children quickly catch up.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not considered how she can provide the same level of opportunity for younger children who prefer to play and learn outdoors as she does for children who prefer to spend more time indoors.

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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

 provide more opportunities for children who like to spend their time outdoors to build further on their learning in their preferred environment.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to children throughout the inspection.  The inspector held a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector observed the children in their play.  The inspector discussed children's development with the childminder and looked at the children's learning records.  The inspector sampled documentation, including the childminder's policies and procedures and evidence of her suitability to care for children.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is experienced and passionate about her role. She has addressed the recommendations raised at the last inspection. These improvements have helped her maintain good standards and achieve good outcomes for all children. The childminder has good knowledge of the strengths of her provision and has identified ways to improve the service she offers. The childminder is committed to professional development. She is aware of the importance of training ensuring that her knowledge is up to date. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder implements robust safeguarding procedures and understands child protection issues. The childminder promotes children's safety and welfare effectively. She follows effective safety procedures and provides a secure, child- friendly home. Partnerships with other professionals are strong and this helps the childminder to promote continuity in each child's learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified. She has a good knowledge of how young children learn. She uses their interests to inspire and encourage their development in all areas of their learning. Teaching is good. The childminder interacts with children in a very positive way. She has a caring nature and encourages young children to take part in activities. The childminder provides many opportunities for children to develop their small-muscle skills. For example, she encourages young children to try and unscrew toy bolts and fix screws into holes. Older children use pencils and learn to write their name. The childminder promotes early mathematical skills well. She counts with children as they pick up the toy animals and uses mathematical language, such as bigger and smaller, to compare the sizes of the animals.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder's home is warm and inviting. The childminder easily identifies the younger children's needs and ensures they are met effectively. The childminder knows children well. She promotes children's good behaviour effectively through positive role modelling. Older children learn to cooperate, be polite and to respect others and their differences. The childminder provides interesting and well-resourced play indoors. Children are beginning to move around the home 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 learn about how to keep themselves safe through the consistent interaction and support of the childminder. For example, she teaches children about road safety and using equipment correctly. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles well. She encourages children to help prepare their own lunch.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are progressing well given their starting points and acquire key skills for future learning. Children develop increasing independence in practical skills and in caring for themselves from an early age. Children enjoy looking at books as part of their early literacy development. Children are building good physical skills. Young children are beginning to move around with confidence.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY434690 Local authority Derby, City of Inspection number 1059949 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 14

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 1 October 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Littleover, Derby. The childminding provision operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 6pm, all year round, except for Christmas and bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder is a qualified teacher.

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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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