Childminder in Derby

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 October 2017 20 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

 Children are happy and confident in the childminder's care. The childminder is caring and attentive. She gets to know children well and provides strong support for their emotional development.  Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder keeps parents informed about their children's achievements and they discuss what children are learning at home.  Children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder uses her observations and assessments to identify children's next steps in their learning and to close any gaps in their development promptly.  The childminder sets clear boundaries for children. This helps to support their good behaviour. Children behave well. They take turns, share, use good manners and are beginning to respect the views and opinions of others.  The childminder uses self-evaluation successfully to identify areas for improvement. She has successfully addressed the actions from her previous report to benefit the children

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This provision is good

in her care. For example, she now provides a safe environment for children to play in.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder occasionally misses opportunities to extend older children's learning further during self-directed play.  The childminder does not consistently share information about children in her care with other providers to increase support for their learning even further.

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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

 make the most of opportunities to further extend children's learning during self- directed play to help them make best possible progress  strengthen the partnerships with other settings children attend to help increase consistency and support to children's learning even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the areas used for childminding and reviewed the toys and resources with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection and observed the children and childminder at play, and discussed their activities.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. She also completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held several discussions with the childminder, including safeguarding procedures and self-evaluation. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  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 has a secure understanding about the signs to look for that might indicate that a child is at risk from harm. She knows the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. She takes steps to ensure that children in her care are safe. For example, she carries out risk assessments of the premises and outings the children take part in. The childminder uses professional development opportunities well to update her knowledge and skills. She attends training to help develop her teaching skills and improve the outcomes for children. For example, she attended a course to help her teach mathematics through play.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is enthusiastic and understands that children learn through play. She provides a wide range of activities that follow children's interests and help promote their learning. The childminder interacts positively with children. She fosters communication and language skills well. Children hold purposeful conversations, talk about their own experiences and answer questions effectively. The childminder encourages children to be imaginative and supports them well as they explore resources and develop their own play ideas. For example, they play shops and pretend to make soup. The childminder uses this activity well to support children's mathematical development. For example, they sort and compare the food to put in the soup, count how many different bowls of soup they have made and use money to buy the items.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a stimulating and safe environment. Children demonstrate they are confident and comfortable in their surroundings. They move around the rooms selecting their chosen toys and are well motivated. The childminder encourages children to learn about a healthy lifestyle. Children talk about foods that are good for them, follow good hygiene procedures and know why they do this. They talk about what to do to keep fit, such as playing in the park. The childminder provides lots of praise and encouragement. This helps to boost children's self-esteem and confidence. Children are sociable and demonstrate friendly behaviour. Children regularly visit places of interest in the local community, where they build positive relationships with others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning. They gain the skills they need for moving on to future learning and starting school. They have a positive attitude to learning and are willing to try new things, such as decorating gingerbread people. Older children are independent and take care of their personal needs. They are learning good physical skills and how to write their names.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY382194 Local authority Derby, City of Inspection number 1107699 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 20 October 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She offers care from 7.30am to 9.30pm from Monday to Friday, except for the week between Christmas and New Year, bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant 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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