Childminder EY477405

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 September 2017 5 October 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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

 Since her last inspection, the childminder has implemented effective changes in her practice. She reflects on her work and is committed to improving her provision.  The childminder shares information with parents to establish children's care needs, interests and ongoing learning preferences. She is caring and attentive to children's needs, helping to settle them well and strengthen their sense of belonging.  Children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder's accurate assessments, which includes the progress check for children aged between two and three years, help her to plan activities that successfully support children's learning.  The childminder is a positive role model for children. Young children are effectively supported to play together and learn to express how they are feeling. They benefit from consistent praise and encouragement, which helps to develop positive levels of

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This provision is good

self-esteem.  The childminder forms strong relationships with the children. This supports their emotional well-being and builds a secure basis, which they are ready and able to learn from.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always organise or make the best use of resources and activities to incorporate what she knows about children's individual learning and interests, to help sustain their concentration and motivation to learn.  The childminder has not established a focused programme of professional development to further enhance the quality of teaching.

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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

 review the organisation and use of resources and activities to meet children's interests and learning needs, and help sustain their motivation and concentration  develop an ongoing programme of professional development to further raise the quality of teaching and the learning outcomes for children.

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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.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder updates her knowledge of child protection and safeguarding through training. She is aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect and the procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child in her care. The childminder works closely with her co-childminder. They share ideas and monitor each other's performance to help develop their practice. They have successfully addressed the actions and recommendations agreed at the last inspection. Parents' views are regularly sought and responded to, to help the childminders improve their service. The childminder knows each child very well and provides appropriate support when they need extra help to catch up. The childminder has started to form partnerships with the other early years settings that children attend to promote continuity in care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are active, inquisitive and enjoy the time they spend with the childminder. They confidently move around the setting, generally choosing what they would like to do. The childminder plays alongside children and responds to what they say. Children listen well and confidently respond to the childminder's questioning. They are developing the confidence to start sharing their views. The childminder is keen to provide interesting experiences for children. For example, she supports their sensory development. Children enjoy exploring paint, play dough and water. They enjoy making marks as they use crayons to draw and colour pictures.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is calm, considerate and nurturing in her manner. She creates a warm and welcoming environment for children. Good settling-in procedures help to ensure that children feel comfortable and at ease from the outset. The childminder sets a good example and gives clear messages to encourage children to develop positive attitudes and good behaviour. She helps children to feel confident about themselves as individuals and to respect others. The childminder ensures that the daily routine is directed by the children's unique needs. For example, sleep and mealtimes are provided when the children require them rather than at set times. Children are offered good opportunities to be physically active and they benefit from fresh air. For example, they enthusiastically run and chase bubbles, ride on wheeled toys and enjoy local nature walks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children achieve in line with typical expectations for their age. They are curious and play with toys and resources to develop new interests. They follow instructions well and have good opportunities to develop their physical skills, for instance, during activities outdoors. They gain an awareness of the needs of others. Children learn how to share, take turns and behave well. They develop self-care skills and a knowledge of how to manage their personal hygiene effectively. Children gain skills that prepare them well for their next stages in learning and eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY477405 Local authority Derby, City of Inspection number 1107893 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 5 October 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Darley Abbey, Derby. The childminder works with a co-childminder. She operates her provision all year round from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a childcare qualification at level 2.

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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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