Childminder EY276330

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 January 2017 20 June 2016

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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 ensures children are supervised at all times, especially on outings. The home is kept safe and secure for children. The childminder checks her home and garden daily to help minimise any possible hazards and risks to children.  Children's behaviour is good. The childminder is a positive role model. She is clear about the rules and routines and consistently promotes good manners. The childminder offers high levels of praise and encouragement to build on children's confidence and self-esteem.  Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder collects and shares a wide range of purposeful information. This helps to ensure that children's individual care, development and learning needs are well met.  The childminder uses her observations and accurate assessments to plan meaningful play opportunities that build on children's interests and their individual learning needs. This means that children make good progress in their learning from their starting

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This provision is good

points.  The childminder is warm and caring. Children have strong attachments to her. She is sensitive to children's individual needs. This has a nurturing effect on their emotional development.  The environment is welcoming, well organised and accessible. Children confidently explore the equipment and engage happily in their chosen activities. They are motivated to play, explore and learn.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder uses self-evaluation to identify what is working well and to recognise priorities for development, she has not explored further ways of encouraging parents to regularly share their opinions and feedback to support this process.

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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 ways in which parents can be involved in the evaluation of the childminding provision and help to maintain continuous improvement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living and working in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a sound knowledge and understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She is aware of who to contact should she have any concerns about a child in her care. Generally, the childminder reflects on her practice to help her continuously improve. She has successfully addressed the recommendations raised at the last inspection. The childminder communicates effectively with parents using daily conversations and the sharing of children's learning journals. This effective two-way communication promotes good continuity of care between the childminder and home. The childminder and her assistants are qualified and experienced. This has a positive impact on the quality of teaching. The childminder is meticulous with her record keeping. For example, accident records are completed when a child has an accident in her care and these are shared with parents.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children very well. She is playful and attentive and interacts well with children. Children invite the childminder to engage in imaginative role play with dolls. She supports and extends their learning very well as they confidently feed and dress the dolls and put them to bed. The childminder promotes their language skills, bringing new vocabulary into the conversation and repeating familiar words. She supports children's mathematical development, and her positive interactions help children to concentrate well on their tasks. Counting is encouraged and children understand the concept of big and little. The childminder keeps individual learning records for children. She uses these to share observations and photographs with parents in order to keep them well informed of their child's development and what they need to learn next.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle quickly into the welcoming family home. The childminder gathers high- quality information from parents from the start and uses this to plan to meet children's needs and interests. She teaches children how to keep themselves safe, for example, giving gentle reminders about the importance of sitting on chairs correctly. Children take part in fire evacuation procedures and learn how to take extra care when crossing the road. This supports children's emotional and physical well-being. Children enjoy plenty of fresh air and exercise. They are learning about healthy lifestyles. Children follow good hygiene routines, including washing their hands before they have snacks and meals. The childminder provides activities to support children's growing understanding about similarities and differences within their community.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. Children's independence is encouraged as they put their own shoes and coats on. They enjoy their learning and have a positive attitude to new play and learning experiences. Children are enthusiastic and motivated in the stimulating environment. They are working comfortably within the expected range of development for their age. Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning and their eventual move on to nursery and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY276330 Local authority Derby, City of Inspection number 1083110 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 20 June 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Derby. She operates her provision all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with three assistants.

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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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