Childminder EY357686

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 December 2016 26 July 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's house is very welcoming and both her and her assistant are very friendly. Children are comfortable and secure, and parents and carers feel at ease with dropping in to see the childminder at any time.  The childminder makes very good use of her space, in order to provide an environment that successfully promotes children's independence and choices. Children know what toys and resources the childminder has and where they are stored so that they can self-select them.  The childminder has good partnerships with parents and carers. She regularly discusses children's learning so that parents and carers are kept up to date and can support learning at home. She values parents and carers contributions of learning at home and discusses how she will build on this further. Parents and carers compliment the childminder on providing a very good quality service.  Both the childminder and her assistant are knowledgeable about safeguarding issues,

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This provision is good

including child protection. There are clear procedures to follow in the event of any concerns, or allegations against adults.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet fully established partnership working with other settings that children attend, in order to provide consistency of support for children's next stage of learning.  The childminder does not provide as much focus on children's early reading skills, as other areas of learning, to enable children to quickly progress in their 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

 strengthen partnership working with other settings that children attend and regularly share information about what children need to learn next so that there is consistent support for their learning and development  enhance teaching and provide more opportunities for children to enjoy stories and rhymes that contribute to their early reading skills.

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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 children's records and evidence of training.  The inspector spoke to a small number of parents and carers during the inspection, and took account of their views.  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 continually reviews the environment to check that it is safe and suitable for children. The garden is organised effectively to ensure children's safety and give them the freedom to move freely between the indoor and outdoor areas. The childminder is a reflective practitioner. After attending training, she reviews her practice to check whether there is anything she can improve upon. As a result of attending training in physical development, she provides constant opportunities for children to be active and to develop their large physical skills. The childminder regularly reviews the environment and her toys and resources to establish whether she is meeting the needs of the children. The childminder also makes good use of her links with other childminders to benefit her own practice. The childminder effectively manages the performance of her assistant.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well and where they are at in their learning and development. She establishes what they need to learn next so that she can support this through different activities. The childminder balances the activities to provide free play, adult-led activities and regular outings, including to stay-and-play sessions. The childminder encourages children to choose what they want to play with during free play and provides effective interaction. For example, as children play a matching game she supports colour recognition and language development. When children are struggling with jigsaws she encourages their perseverance. She also guides their learning by demonstrating and explaining how to complete the puzzle.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have very positive relationships with both the childminder and her assistant. The childminder is very effective in supporting children to recognise that they need to take turns and share. She gives children time to manage any disagreements, before stepping in. The childminder effectively promotes children's good health and hygiene. She encourages healthy eating and also discusses this with parents and carers. While children engage in the various physical activities she talks to them about the importance of being active. The childminder helps children to learn how to stay safe. For example, she uses daily routines, such as tidying away to explain why toys and resources may pose a hazard.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make very good progress in their personal and social development. They quickly learn what is expected of them and they develop positive relationships with others. They are very confident in deciding what they want to play with. Children learn how to hold and control implements, such as colouring pens, in preparation for later writing. Children develop the skills they need for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY357686 Local authority Derby, City of Inspection number 1065012 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 26 July 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Spondon, Derby. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a relevant qualification at level 3. She works with an assistant who has a BA (Honours) Degree in Childhood and Youth Studies.

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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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