Brundrit, Heloise Karen

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 December 2016 1 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

 Children develop strong bonds with the childminder and often remain in her care for many years. Children demonstrate that they are very comfortable in the childminder's home. The childminder is kind, caring and friendly. She gets to know children and their families well.  Partnerships with parents are well established. The childminder keeps parents well informed about children's progress and development. Parents are fully involved in their children's learning and share information about what children achieve at home.  The childminder makes continuous and accurate assessments of children's development. She reviews children's progress through observations and identifies their next steps and closes gaps in their learning quickly.  Children's behaviour is good. The childminder has a positive and consistent approach to managing behaviour. Children are learning to be kind and caring towards each other.

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This provision is good

They share and take turns.  The childminder actively promotes an understanding of diversity. She provides children with opportunities that help develop their social skills. She takes them on a wide range of outings and helps them to learn about the wider community.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always give children sufficient time to think about the answer to questions. She is too quick in providing the answers to her questions and sometimes asks too many questions at the same time.  Occasionally, during art and craft activities, the childminder does not always follow children's lead. She does not always help children to actively direct and develop their own learning experiences. She sometimes steps in too quickly to show children how to do things.

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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

 give children more time so that they can make their own responses to questions to demonstrate what they are thinking and know  provide more opportunities for children to express their own ideas and thoughts during art and craft activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed the childminder's interaction with children in their play.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents expressed in writing.  The inspector discussed the planning and children's progress with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability and qualifications of the childminder, and discussed her policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder organises her home effectively to meet children's needs. She is motivated and passionate about her role. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder demonstrates a confident understanding of who to contact if she has a concern about a child. She has thoroughly assessed and minimised the risks to children in her care. The childminder reviews her provision and demonstrates a clear commitment to improving her practice. She takes account of the views of parents and the interests of children when identifying areas for improvement. She has addressed both of the recommendations from her previous inspection. The childminder develops her knowledge by reading articles and attending necessary training courses, which enhances her teaching and benefits all children. Partnerships with other professionals are well established.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is experienced and well qualified. She understands child development and that children learn through play. She provides a wide range of interesting activities that is challenging and promotes children's learning well. The childminder interacts with enthusiasm and helps motivate children to learn. Overall, she promotes children's communication and language skills well. She provides children with running commentary and introduces new words to increase their vocabulary. For example, she introduces words, such as shiny and sparkly, as children use sequins to stick on their Christmas card. The childminder sits and snuggles with children as they listen and concentrate to well-read stories. Mathematics is threaded throughout activities and daily routines. The childminder encourages children to count as they play and refers to things being big and little, using mathematical language effectively.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are well settled and enjoy their time with the childminder. Babies benefit from the calm and relaxed environment. The childminder supports children well to become confident and develop their growing independence. She encourages children to play safely and to take calculated risks. She supports children to manage their personal needs well and to be polite and helpful to each other. The childminder promotes children's self- awareness and self-esteem particularly well. She teaches children to recognise their own unique qualities and to be respectful of others. Children are beginning to understand healthy lifestyles. They confidently name their favourite foods that are good for them to eat. They understand that they wash their hands to remove germs. Their good health is also promoted through physical exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are enthusiastic in their play and show a readiness to learn. All children are making good progress and acquiring key skills for future learning. They concentrate, listen and have a positive attitude to learning. Children's physical development is good. They learn to balance and climb and handle tools effectively.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY313000 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 1064770 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in Melbourne, Derbyshire. The childminding provision operates Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 5.30pm, all year round, except for the week between Christmas and New Year, bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3. She receives funding for free early education for two- and three-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

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Telephone number

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