Childminder EY321377

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 December 2016 13 February 2013

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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 an experienced childcare practitioner. She makes good use of her experience as well as her qualification in childcare to provide consistently good quality care and support for learning.  The childminder provides effective support to help children to settle and feel comfortable. She is sensitive to children's needs and gives them extra attention and reassurance where needed, for example, when they are tired.  The childminder provides a range of activities, such as visits to stay and play sessions, to help children to develop their confidence and ability to interact with others. Parents and carers notice how well their children develop their social skills.  The childminder is very effective in helping children to learn to manage their own behaviour. She shares positively worded house rules which promote a sense of belonging. They also ensure children and their parents and carers know the

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not used highly focused professional development to raise the quality of teaching to an outstanding level.  The childminder does not continually encourage parents and carers to share examples of children's learning at home to contribute to the assessments of their learning and development.

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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

 build on the already good practice and use self-evaluation even more effectively, seeking further ways to develop an expert knowledge of teaching and learning  strengthen partnership working with parents and carers so that they are frequently encouraged to share contributions of learning at home to inform children's overall assessment.

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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 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 regularly completes training in safeguarding to ensure that she is up to date with current issues. She has a sound understanding of how to recognise and manage any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder constantly risk assesses the environment to ensure that it is safe for children. The childminder has established an effective system to help her to check on children's progress. She is quick to identify any possible gaps in learning and acts swiftly to close them. The childminder is proactive in working in partnership with parents, carers and others to secure support for children's learning. The childminder regularly reflects on her practice and makes changes, such as reorganising resources to make them more accessible for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is skilled in identifying what children already know and can do and what they need to learn next. She makes sure that children are secure in their learning by testing them in different ways. She carefully prioritises her support for learning where it is needed the most. The childminder is effective in planning activities and providing support that builds on children's prior learning. She carefully considers what children will learn from an activity and how she can support their engagement through their interests. For example, she encourages children to investigate items made of different materials. The childminder provides effective support for learning as she names and talks about the animals and counts the items as children move them. She also encourages children to explore the items, for example, by squeezing and rolling them. The childminder regularly updates parents and carers on their children's learning and guides them as to what they

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a good bond with the children. She is very positive with the children and careful to ensure that they get equal attention and feel comfortable and included. She skilfully helps children to manage changes to their routine. The childminder helps children to learn important values and skills that they will need as they move on to school. For example, she supports children to respect others opinions and to help each other. The childminder organises the environment well to meet children's needs. The childminder helps children to develop an understanding of a healthy lifestyle. She provides clear explanations about why children are washing their hands after touching the pets. The childminder has a sound understanding of how to help children to prepare themselves for the move on to nursery or school.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They are keen to join in with activities and play. Children understand and follow instructions. They recognise what is expected of them, such as sitting on appropriate and safe equipment when at the table. Children have good physical skills and learn to take manageable risks, such as climbing in and out of equipment.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY321377 Local authority Derby, City of Inspection number 1064835 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 13 February 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Mickleover, Derby. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a relevant 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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