Thorns, Kelly

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 September 2017 21 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 childminder successfully provides a welcoming environment for children. Children are very happy to be there and have a strong bond with the childminder.  The childminder provides very good levels of support for children as they start in her setting or move on to other settings. She is attentive and reassuring when children are new. She displays pictures about starting school, talks to children about what school will be like and provides activities to help them to feel comfortable about starting school.  The childminder organises the environment really well. She arranges the toys and resources so that children have plenty of choice and variety, while maintaining a good amount of space in which to play. She has improved and continues to improve the outdoor area to provide a greater range of play opportunities that supports children's enjoyment and learning.  The childminder works well with her co-childminder. She has good systems in place to

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This provision is good

meet children's needs, ensure good transitions between activities and evaluate the provision to identify how to improve her practice.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Some teaching is not focused sharply enough on helping children to build on their existing knowledge to help them make even better progress in their learning.  The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to work closely with parents and carers to encourage more sharing of information about children's learning at home.

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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

 enhance teaching to provide children with greater levels of challenge and help them to make the highest rates of progress  strengthen the partnership with parents and carers to encourage them to share more information about their children's learning and development at home.

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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 spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of adults living and working on the premises.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of training. She discussed the procedures for self-evaluation and the priorities for improvement.  The inspector spoke to parents and carers during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder makes good use of the knowledge gained through training to support her practice. For example, having completed a behaviour management course, she shares information with parents and carers, and discusses how they can ensure a more consistent support for children's behaviour. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to identify abuse and neglect as well as wider safeguarding issues. She uses risk assessments effectively to minimise risks and hazards to children. For example, she has an intercom and camera at the door to help maintain security of the premises. The childminder understands how to work in partnership with other settings that children attend to support their care, learning and development. She evaluates practice with her co-childminder, so that they can offer ideas and suggestions. She also encourages feedback from parents and carers.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified childminder provides good-quality learning experiences for children. She supports children's chosen play well, encouraging them to initiate and continue with their own activities. Children have many opportunities to develop good listening skills. They regularly look at books, listen to stories and join in with action songs. The childminder uses good description and examples to reinforce what she is helping children to learn. She provides many opportunities for children to develop their early writing skills. The childminder makes good use of the information she gathers through observing children's learning to establish what they need to learn next. She regularly updates parents and carers about their child's progress and what she is supporting children to learn next.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children thoroughly enjoy the time they spend with the childminder. The childminder is very friendly and approachable. She skilfully supports children to recognise how to build relationships with each other and respect others' wishes. As a result, children behave really well, they are keen to join in with play and love spending time with others. Children quickly learn the expectations and how to keep themselves safe. They know which areas of the house they can use. The childminder provides simple and clear explanations to help them recognise when something might be unsafe. Children have frequent opportunities to participate in activities that allow them to engage in physical exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and gain the skills they need for future learning. They are enthusiastic and motivated to learn. They show good levels of independence. They listen well and engage in play. Children learn to recognise different emotions and how people feel at certain times. Children thoroughly enjoy looking at books and regularly select stories for the childminder to read. They learn how to hold and control a pencil to make marks and begin to write. Children develop the skills they need in preparation for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY402908 Local authority Derby, City of Inspection number 1102231 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 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 21 March 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Derby. The childminder regularly works with another childminder. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 4.

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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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