Childminder in Derby

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 March 2017 5 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 are happy and comfortable, and enjoy their time in the childminder's care. They develop close attachments to the childminder and her assistants.  The childminder has a strong partnership with parents and carers. She continually shares information to ensure there is consistency of support for children's care, learning and development. Parents and carers speak highly of the childminder, the information they receive and the progress their children make.  Children settle well and quickly learn how to develop positive relationships with others. They are taught to listen and take turns in conversations, as well as respecting others.  The childminder and her assistants are knowledgeable about safeguarding issues. They are clear on the procedures if there are any concerns about children or allegations made against adults working in the setting.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder and her assistants do not always focus sharply enough on helping children to build on what they already know and can do, in order to help them to achieve excellent outcomes in their learning.  The plans for the childminder's professional development and her assistants are not rigorous enough to raise the quality of the provision to an even higher level.

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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

 enhance teaching so that there are greater levels of support for children's learning that helps them to make more rapid progress  strengthen professional development to provide more focus on teaching in order to increase the potential to achieve excellent outcomes for children.

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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 spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of adults living and working on the premises.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of training.  The inspector discussed the procedures for self-evaluation and the priorities for improvement.  The inspector spoke to parents and carers during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Leadership is good and the assistants and childminder work well together. The childminder provides a detailed induction for her assistants and ensures that they are clear about their roles and responsibilities. She tests their competence before delegating additional roles. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. There are effective risk assessments in place to promote children's safety, both on the premises and when they go on outings. The childminder explains her risk assessments to children to support their understanding of how to keep themselves safe. All adults have undertaken recent training in safeguarding to ensure they keep their knowledge up to date. The childminder works closely with other settings that children attend to ensure they receive constant support in their learning and development. The childminder evaluates her practice through information gathering from a variety of sources and reflecting on how she can improve.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is experienced in childcare. She is skilled in recognising what children are capable of and what they need to learn next. She makes good use of her early discussions with parents and carers to gather information about what children can do when they first start. The childminder and her assistants interact well with the children. They plan activities that take into account children's different stages of development. Children are keen to draw a picture. The childminder and her assistants encourage the children to develop their own ideas and talk about what they are drawing. They then follow the children's lead and this develops into drawings of the children's pets. The childminder encourages children to think about the colours they are choosing and how they want to develop their artwork.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistants are positive role models. They teach children their expectations and children quickly learn the routines. Children settle well and are keen to attend, even when it is not their usual day of attendance. The childminder and her assistants praise children's achievements, helping to support children's confidence and self-esteem. As a result, children celebrate other's achievements without being prompted. Both the indoor and outdoor environments are well organised to support children's learning and development. Children consistently follow good hygiene practice and they enjoy healthy options at mealtimes. They learn about a healthy lifestyle, for example, discussing why they only have certain foods occasionally. The childminder works closely with parents and carers to support children's ongoing care needs.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. They learn to follow instructions and listen to others. From an early age, they start to develop control with writing and drawing implements and give meaning to the marks they make. As they get older, they write their name confidently and produce imaginative artwork. They learn the key skills that prepare them well for their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 205878 Local authority Derby, City of Inspection number 1063667 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 14 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 34

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2000 and lives in Derby. She operates all year round from 6.15am to 6pm, Monday to Friday except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3. The childminder works with two assistants. The childminder provides funded 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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