Childminder in Derby

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 September 2017 19 March 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 quality of teaching is good. The childminder is calm and attentive to children. She has a good understanding of how children play and learn.  The childminder provides a truly home-from-home environment where children flourish and thrive. She offers an abundance of comfort, support and reassurance to children. This helps to foster children's emotional well-being so that they feel happy, settled and assured in her care.  The childminder uses good systems to share information with parents and other early years settings children attend, to maintain a continuous approach to children's care, learning and development.  Children's behaviour is exemplary. Children receive lots of encouragement and praise that develop their self-esteem extremely well. They share toys, take turns and are becoming aware of each other's needs.  The well-qualified childminder shows a high aspiration to improve through her detailed

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This provision is good

and inclusive evaluations of practice. She strongly encourages children to have an active voice and takes account of their views, to help enrich their future experiences.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Information about children's individual areas of development is not always used effectively enough to sharply focus support on specific aspects of their development, to enable them to make the best possible progress.  The childminder does not gather enough in-depth information from parents when children first start, in order to provide the highest levels of challenge from the outset.

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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

 use what is known about individual children's progress so that specific aspects of their development can be targeted for intensified support  seek more in-depth information about what children can already do on entry to the setting in order to provide the highest levels of challenge from the outset.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector was given a tour of the areas of the home used for childminding purposes.  The inspector looked at children's records, a sample of policies, evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults in the household and written feedback from parents.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of the possible indicators of abuse. She understands the procedures to follow should she have concerns about the welfare of a child in her care. The childminder has detailed policies and procedures in place to help keep children safe from harm. She effectively uses risk assessments to identify and minimise potential hazards in her home, garden and while on outings. Children learn how to keep themselves safe.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are cared for in a well-resourced environment and have regular access to outdoor areas. They are able to join in play experiences that support all areas of their learning and development. The childminder knows individual children very well. The childminder encourages children to make choices and they are supported to develop their decision- making skills. She asks questions and gives children the time to respond. The childminder frequently introduces new vocabulary and repeats children's spoken words so that they can hear the correct articulation. This helps to support children's communication and language skills well. The childminder makes learning fun to help engage children. For example, children develop their counting skills though singing number rhymes. The childminder uses props to support their understanding. The childminder includes all children in activities, offering help as needed. For example, children are encouraged to use

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

cutlery correctly to cut their own food. Parents are actively involved in their children's learning. This is supported by the sharing of the daily diaries and feedback from the childminder.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder offers consistent praise and encouragement to children, which helps to support their confidence and self-esteem. The childminder is a good role model, demonstrating good manners, and supports children to learn social skills, such as sharing. Children are learning about healthy lifestyles and have regular access to physical exercise in the garden or on outings in the local environment. The childminder helps children learn how to keep themselves safe through positive care practices, daily routines and activities.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn skills that will help them at school. For example, they direct their own play and select resources independently. Children are making very good progress from their individual starting points. They develop a good relationship with the childminder and they learn to value and respect the feelings and opinions of others at nursery. Children are confident and inquisitive learners who are eager to join in. They are supported to acquire self-care skills, such as managing their own toileting needs. Children are developing the skills required for the next stage in their development and eventual move on to school. As a result, outcomes for children are good.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY240000 Local authority Derby, City of Inspection number 1101906 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 19 March 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in Chaddesden, Derby. The childminder operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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