Childminder 205903

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 August 2017 23 May 2014

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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 provides a welcoming environment where children are nurtured and very much valued. Children are well settled and confident. They benefit from the individual attention they receive and develop close relationships with the childminder.  Since her last inspection, the childminder has strengthened partnerships with parents. She has implemented effective systems for sharing information with them about their children's learning and development.  The childminder is a good role model and has clear expectations for behaviour. She sets clear boundaries for children. Children are polite, helpful, well behaved and show consideration for others.  The childminder and her co-childminder work very well as a team. They complement each other's style of teaching and are very attentive to the needs of the children.  Children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder completes accurate assessments of children's learning. She identifies their current stage of

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This provision is good

learning and targets any areas for further development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not explore all opportunities for professional development, so that she can continue to improve her teaching skills for the benefit of children.

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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 plan for professional development to continue strengthening knowledge and enhancing the quality of provision for children's care and learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the home used for childminding. She spoke with the childminder, her co-childminder and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on the children's learning. She also completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she assesses the children's learning and the progress they make. She also discussed how the childminder plans to meet the individual learning needs of the children.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents as expressed in parent testimonials.  The inspector checked the suitability of the childminder and sampled some of her documentation, including her safeguarding policies and procedures and self-evaluation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of child protection issues and what action to take should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. She checks the home daily to ensure that the play environment is safe and to minimise any hazards. The childminder monitors children's progress effectively to identify and address any gaps in learning quickly. She also monitors the provision well to identify any improvements she can make to benefit the children. She works closely with schools and local pre-schools to help provide continuity of children's care and learning. Overall, the childminder recognises the importance of keeping up to date with childcare practices. For example, she has completed the required safeguarding training and renewed her first-aid qualification.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is experienced and understands how children learn through play. She is knowledgeable about child development and knows the children very well. She provides the children with a wide range of opportunities to promote their learning. She interacts with them in a positive manner and extends their learning effectively. The childminder fosters children's communication and speech development well. She provides a running commentary of what the children are doing and repeats words for younger children to repeat. Children are inquisitive and explore the toys on offer. They use their small-muscle skills well. The childminder successfully supports this. For example, she helps them to build and fix construction bricks together to make their creations.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The children are well settled and demonstrate that they are comfortable in their surroundings. They choose what they want to play with and select toys from a wide selection. The childminder uses a calm approach with the children, giving them consistent encouragement and praise. Children are encouraged to follow good hygiene routines and have daily opportunities for physical exercise and fresh air. For example, they play in the garden and at nearby parks. The childminder effectively helps children to understand how to keep themselves safe and healthy. She plans outings in the local environment to widen children's experiences and social interactions.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are progressing well and developing skills and attributes needed for their future learning. They develop good listening skills and concentrate well while sharing storybooks with the childminder. They display a real interest and enthusiasm for learning and discovering new things. Children show good levels of independence as they make choices about their play and try to put on their shoes before going outside to play. Children develop early mathematical skills, for instance, as they count and compare the sizes of objects as they play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 205903 Local authority Derby, City of Inspection number 1086965 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1996 and lives in Derby. The childminder works daily with a co-childminder. The childminding service operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for the week between Christmas and New Year, bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder offers overnight care.

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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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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