Childminder EY369088

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 September 2017 7 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 supports children's communication and language skills well. She introduces new words, repeats them clearly and listens well to their responses. Children also learn to use sign language, further aiding their communication.  Accurate observation and assessment systems are used, helping the childminder to identify the progress children make and to provide extra support to narrow any gaps in their learning. All children are making good progress.  The childminder acts as a positive role model and helps children to learn about manners and respecting each other. Children share resources and take turns. They play well together and the childminder helps to promote their social skills. Children behave well.  Partnerships with parents and other settings are well established. The childminder has good systems in place to share information about children's progress, learning and development. This supports continuity for children's care and learning.

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This provision is good

 The childminder works closely and collaboratively with parents and other professionals to understand and plan how to best meet children's needs, particularly for children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities and children who are learning English as an additional language.  Children's physical and emotional well-being are promoted well. Children learn how to keep themselves safe and how to take manageable risks, such as when outdoors.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not regularly seek and include the views of parents and children in the evaluation of her setting.  At times, children cannot independently choose from or access the full range of resources available.

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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

 seek and include the views of parents and children more regularly in the evaluation of the setting  review the organisation of the environment to enable children to independently choose from the wide range of resources available.

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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 completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder throughout the inspection. 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

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibility to protect children. She knows how to recognise the signs and symptoms that may alert her to any welfare concerns and how to report these to the relevant agencies. The childminder uses risk assessments effectively to help identify and minimise potential risks to children. She has good links with the local authority and professional agencies. This helps her to ensure that children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported to reach their full potential. The childminder has positive partnerships with parents. She works closely with them, sharing details of their children's day. Parents speak highly of the childminder and the nurturing environment she creates. The childminder regularly attends training to increase her knowledge and skills. She has a good understanding of the benefits of working with other providers. The

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

childminder makes meaningful changes to help improve the setting.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified and experienced childminder plans activities that stimulate and motivate children. Children readily access a range of interesting books. The childminder reads stories to children with great expression. They listen with interest and actively participate. For example, they turn the pages of the book and point to words and pictures. They begin to understand that text carries meaning. Children use their imagination as they pretend to be nurses and look after their dolls to make them feel better. The childminder effectively encourages children to think and express their own thoughts. She adapts her teaching to individual children and skilfully uses children's interests as a way of building on their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children receive lots of praise that helps to support their sense of self-worth and confidence in their own abilities. The childminder notices when younger children are tired and settles them for a sleep, checking on them regularly during their nap. Children are excited to show visitors the chickens and their eggs that the childminder keeps. They enjoy exploring soil outdoors and filling and emptying teapots. Children make marks in the soil using pine cones and weighing stones in buckets. They enjoy regular outings to local woodlands and parks, building on their understanding of the world.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop a good understanding about the similarities and differences between themselves and their friends. They are growing in independence. For example, children use the toilet, wash their hands and learn how to feed themselves. They are curious and enjoy exploring in their play. Younger children develop good early mathematical skills. For example, they practise counting and talk about the shape and size of objects as they play in the sand. They develop useful skills for their future learning and their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY369088 Local authority Derby, City of Inspection number 1102106 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 7 April 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Mickleover, a suburb of Derby. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays, bank holidays and a week at Christmas. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3. 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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