Childminder EY314161

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 June 2017 8 January 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

 Children are happy to take part in the activities on offer. They share close and warm relationships with the childminder and the co-childminder. The childminder gets to know children well and supports their emotional development well.  Parents are fully involved in their children's learning. Partnerships with parents are well established. The childminder keeps parents informed about their children's achievements.  Children make good progress. The childminder uses her assessments to identify children's next steps in their learning and ensure any gaps quickly close.  Children behave well. The childminder uses a good range of strategies to help children understand her expectations. She sets clear boundaries for children and encourages them to share and take turns.  The childminder uses self-evaluation successfully to identify areas for improvement and to ensure positive outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, during spontaneous play, the childminder does not fully extend children's learning to help challenge their thinking skills to a higher level.  The childminder does not consistently share information about the children in her care with other providers where children also attend to help increase support for their learning even further.

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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

 increase opportunities to help extend children's learning even further and encourage them to develop their thinking skills  extend partnerships with all other providers children also attend to increase consistency and to support children's learning even further.

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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. She spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of parents' views through written questionnaires and letters.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector discussed the children's development with the childminder and how she planned for the children's individual learning.  The inspector discussed some of the policies and procedures with the childminder. This included evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises, the childminder's self-evaluation and qualifications.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is vigilant and knows the correct procedure to follow to ensure children are safe from harm. She has a secure understanding about the signs to look for that might lead to a concern about a child. The childminder keeps her knowledge and skills up to date to improve outcomes for children. She has recently attended a course on teaching mathematics to help improve her understanding of how children learn mathematical skills through play. This has helped her to enrich the activities she provides to further support children's learning. The childminder is committed to continuous improvement. She has successfully addressed the recommendation from her previous inspection to enhance children's communication and language skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is passionate about her role. She understands that children learn through play and provides a wide range of activities and learning experiences which children enjoy. The childminder encourages children's interaction and involvement. For example, children cuddle up to her as they enjoy sharing books and engaging in discussions about the pictures. The childminder enthusiastically plays alongside children to guide and support their learning. She models imaginative play well and helps children to act out narratives, based on their own experiences. The childminder helps younger children to develop their physical skills well. For instance, she helps them to fix the train tracks together and build towers out of blocks.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are relaxed and secure in their familiar routines. They benefit from a rich and vibrant learning environment which reflects diversity and other cultures. The childminder organises resources well to captivate children's interest. Children are confident and growing in independence. They move around the playrooms with ease, selecting their own play and toys. The childminder supports children's safety and children are learning how to keep themselves safe. Healthy lifestyles are promoted effectively. Children have access to regular exercise. For example, when they visit parks and woodlands and use the garden. They enjoy homemade foods and healthy snacks. Children follow good hygiene procedures and are beginning to take care of their personal needs.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop a good range of skills which prepares them well for the next steps in learning and school. Older children excitedly engage in conversation about their experiences. Children are confident and self-assured. They develop good social skills and have a positive attitude to their learning. They participate fully and enthusiastically in activities and maintain good levels of concentration during play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY314161 Local authority Derby, City of Inspection number 1092466 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 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 8 January 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005. She works with another registered childminder and minds from her co-childminder's house in the area of Littleover, Derby. The childminder operates all year round from 8.15am to 5.15pm, Monday to Friday, except for a week at Christmas, bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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