Eley Celia Mary

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 April 2017 11 March 2015

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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 has taken positive steps to improve her practice following the last inspection. For example, she has developed better communications with parents to help her gather information about children's learning at home.  The childminder meets the children's individual personal needs well. Children are happy and settled. They form strong attachments with the childminder, helping support their emotional development and well-being.  Children make good progress in their learning. The childminder makes accurate assessments of children's achievements. She has a good understanding of children's expected development and knows how to identify any gaps in their learning.  The childminder communicates well with the children. She effectively helps to develop and extend their vocabulary and speaking skills.  Children behave well and learn good social skills. They benefit from the childminder's clear and consistent guidance and good example. The childminder encourages children

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not always provide children with enough opportunities to help develop their problem-solving skills.  The childminder does not provide enough opportunities for children to find out about people's differences in the wider world, beyond their own experience.

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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 opportunities to help them extend their problem-solving skills even further  extend opportunities for children to learn more about people and communities to support their understanding of the wider world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of parents' views from their written statements and telephone conversations.  The inspector discussed assessment and planning procedures and children's progress with the childminder.  The inspector checked the childminder's policies and procedures, suitability and qualifications. She discussed self-evaluation procedures with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of safeguarding matters and knows how to identify and refer any concerns. She understands the potential risks to children to help keep them safe and secure in her care. For example, she follows procedures to prevent unauthorised persons from entering her home when minded children are present. The childminder uses self-evaluation effectively to make improvements to her practice. She identifies areas for development in consultation with parents and children. She keeps her knowledge and skills up to date, such as through research, reading articles and from other professionals. She monitors children's progress effectively. She understands the need to work with parents and others when necessary to improve outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is experienced and has clear expectations of children's learning. She understands how to promote children's individual development and that they learn through play. She is enthusiastic in her teaching and explains to children how to do things well. For example, she clearly demonstrates how to play a matching game, helping children to concentrate and think. Early writing and number skills are typically taught well. For example, the childminder and children play at shop keeping. Together, they use the toy cash register, recognise numbers, count and write receipts for customers. The childminder helps promote children's creativity. For example, children thoroughly enjoy using feathers and other materials to create their pictures.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is extremely sensitive to children's physical and emotional needs. Children's welfare and personal well-being are key to everything that she plans. The childminder's home is welcoming and inviting. She provides engaging play areas with accessible toys and play materials. Children can easily make choices about what they want to play. Children develop good self-esteem and confidence. The childminder helps children to learn about safety and teaches them how to look after themselves effectively. The childminder helps children to understand about developing healthy lifestyles, for example, through daily opportunities to play outside to help develop their physical skills.?

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are eager and have a positive attitude to their learning. All children are progressing well, given their starting points. Children are happy and settled. They are independent and gain the skills needed for moving on to school. They follow good hygiene routines and learn to manage their own personal care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 205890 Local authority Derby, City of Inspection number 1089924 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 16

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1980 and lives in Littleover, Derby. She operates from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, term time only.

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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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