Childminder EY340934

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 August 2017 16 April 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's home is welcoming and inviting. She provides a wide range of activities that interests children and motivates them to learn. Children form strong bonds with the childminder and settle in quickly. The childminder is caring and attentive to the children's needs and supports their emotional development well.  Partnerships with parents are effective. The childminder involves parents in her assessment process. Parents receive regular updates of their children's experiences and development, to help them extend children's learning at home.  Children behave well and play alongside each other. The childminder is a good role model and encourages them to use their manners and be kind to others.  Children are progressing well in their learning. The childminder monitors their progress effectively and uses assessment information well to identify any emerging gaps in their development and to prioritise children's next steps in their learning.

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This provision is good

 The childminder is reflective and uses self-evaluation effectively to continually improve her practice. She has successfully addressed the recommendations raised at her previous inspection to strengthen her teaching skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently share information about children in her care with other providers, to build on their experiences elsewhere and help provide further continuity in their learning.

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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

 strengthen the links with other settings that children attend and extend the effective partnerships even more, to further support continuity in children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the home used for childminding. She spoke with the 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 took account of the written views of parents as expressed in parent testimonials and questionnaires.  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 checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and sampled some of her documentation, including her safeguarding policies and procedure, and self- evaluation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the correct procedures to follow to ensure children are safe from harm. She has a secure understanding about the signs to look for that may indicate a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder carries out risk assessments to minimise hazards for children and provides a safe environment for children to play. She monitors the impact of the activities she provides, to help support children's learning and to make ongoing improvements. The childminder has enrolled on an early years foundation degree course to help her expand her professional development and develop her knowledge and skills even further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is passionate about her role and understands that children learn through play. She interacts with children in a calm and reassuring manner. The childminder fosters communication and language skills well. For example, she speaks clearly so that younger children can repeat the words she says and provides a running commentary of what children are doing, to help develop their speaking skills. She is skilled at using children's interests to create learning opportunities. For example, children choose to play with the bubbles. They blow the mixture and watch the bubbles as they float up into the sky. The childminder uses this activity effectively to teach mathematics. She refers to the sizes of the bubbles and counts with the children the number of bubbles they make. She also uses the activity well to support children's small-muscle skills, as the children manipulate the bubble stick to make bubbles.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes children's good health and safety successfully. She supports children to manage their personal needs and to follow good hygiene procedures. The childminder encourages children to learn about healthy lifestyles. She provides fruit for snack and encourages children to exercise as they play in the garden or at the local park. The childminder provides children with good experiences and activities, which develop their understanding of diversity beyond their immediate family experience. For example, they enjoy a range of activities in the local community that teaches them about people in the wider world.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress from their starting points. They have a positive approach to learning. Children develop skills that prepare them well for the next stage of their learning, including the move on to school. They are learning to concentrate and listen as they enjoy stories. They are becoming independent and enjoy choosing their own play. They have good physical skills and enjoy playing in the outside environment.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY340934 Local authority Derby, City of Inspection number 1102057 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 April 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Allenton, Derby. She has a level 3 qualification in childcare. She operates all year round from 6am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for the week between Christmas and New Year, bank holidays and family holidays. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-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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