Childminder in Derby

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 September 2017 20 May 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 is enthusiastic and very attentive to the children's needs. She promotes children's personal and social development very well. Children are relaxed, happy and confident to take part in the activities on offer.  Partnerships with parents are well established. The childminder encourages parents to share information about their children. She keeps them well informed about how well their children are progressing in their learning and development.  All children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder makes accurate assessments about children's learning needs. She effectively identifies gaps in learning promptly, which she targets well in her planning.  The childminder is a good role model for behaviour and has clear expectations for children. Children are polite, helpful and show consideration for others.  The childminder encourages children to learn about a healthy lifestyle. Children talk

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This provision is good

about foods that are good for them and follow good hygiene routines. They have opportunities to exercise daily, for example, in the garden or at the local park.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, the childminder does not extend challenges for older children, to build as far as possible on their learning during their play.  The childminder does not use the self-evaluation process highly effectively, to help her to identify the priorities for improvement that will have the most impact on children's 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

 provide older children with further challenge during their play, to reinforce their learning and to help them to make more rapid progress  use the self-evaluation process more effectively, to actively identify ways to improve teaching and practice to the highest levels possible.

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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 letters.  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 policies and procedures, including her safeguarding 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 help ensure that 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's welfare. She has an up-to-date knowledge of current child protection issues and knows how to identify any children who may be at risk from being exposed to extreme ideas or behaviours. The childminder has a positive approach to extending her professional development. She attends training courses, reads childcare articles and talks to other childminders, to help her to develop her knowledge and skills even further. The childminder has established good partnerships with other settings that children attend, to help ensure continuity of care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified and understands how children learn through play. She is passionate about her role and interacts in a very positive way with the children. The childminder uses her teaching skills effectively to support children's communication and language development. For example, she engages children in purposeful conversation and repeats words clearly for younger children to copy. In addition, she introduces new words, such as 'reflection' and 'cocoon' to help increase children's vocabulary. The childminder develops children's mathematical skills well during play. For instance, she helps the children to count the number of cars they have and encourages them to compare their sizes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children benefit from a homely and stimulating learning environment. The childminder provides a good range of activities that interests children and motivates them to learn. Children are confident and well settled. They move around the rooms at ease and confidently select the toys they wish to play with. The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe. For example, she reminds children to be careful as they use the step in the garden. The childminder plans outings in the local environment to widen children's experiences and social interactions. She effectively encourages the children to treat each other with kindness and respect. For instance, she constantly reminds them about the importance of being kind, sharing and taking turns.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop skills that will help them in their future learning. They are keen to learn and they follow their own ideas and use their imagination well. Older children are developing good early literacy skills. They talk confidently about stories and ask questions about the pictures. They show an awareness of writing as they begin to form letters to write their names. Children are becoming independent and learning to take care of their own personal needs, in readiness for their next stage in learning and for starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY436155 Local authority Derby, City of Inspection number 1095136 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 14

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She provides care from Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 5.30pm, all year round, except for the week between Christmas and New Year, bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a 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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Telephone number

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