Childminder EY286512

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 October 2017 2 June 2015

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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

 Risk assessments are effective in minimising potential risks and hazards to children. The childminder thoroughly reviews the environment and equipment. The childminder is very careful in providing high levels of supervision for younger children to promote their safety.  The childminder provides good support for children to prepare them as they move on to other settings. For example, she takes the children to visit the other setting before they start. She provides regular opportunities for children to develop their social skills and confidence at different venues.  The childminder organises the space well. She makes sure that younger children can play safely with age-appropriate toys. She provides plenty of space for children to set out different toys that they can choose between.  The childminder encourages feedback from parents and carers to inform her practice. Parents and carers praise the childminder's professionalism, the range of activities and

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not give children enough time to fully concentrate, explore or investigate during play.  The childminder has not yet established a highly targeted programme of professional development, for herself and her assistant, to raise teaching to a higher level.

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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

 provide children with more opportunities to explore, investigate and concentrate during their play  focus more precisely on professional development to drive further improvements in the quality of teaching.

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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 also took account of their written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder places a strong focus on protecting children from harm. She has a good knowledge of child protection issues and regularly attends training. The childminder has also undertaken additional research so that she is thoroughly informed about current issues. She ensures that her assistant refreshes her knowledge of child protection issues and is kept up to date with any changes. The childminder displays useful information so that everyone on the premises has easy access to contact numbers if they have any concerns about children. The childminder reviews her practice regularly and that of her assistant. The childminder keeps up to date with changes by regularly reading childcare newsletters and magazines.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children as they play to establish what new skills they are learning and what they need to learn next. She continually checks on their development to ensure they are making the expected progress in all areas of learning. She shares information with parents and carers about the activities she provides so that they can support children's learning at home. She encourages parents and carers to share information about any new skills that children learn at home. The childminder shares useful information with other settings that children attend. This helps her to ensure there is consistency when supporting children's learning. The childminder provides a variety of activities. She introduces children to a range of action songs and encourages them to join in. She helps children to develop their listening skills. For example, by asking simple questions and reading stories.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is very consistent in explaining and reinforcing her expectations. Children behave well and know exactly what is expected of them. Children quickly settle in. They are comfortable and secure from a young age. The childminder continually discusses children's needs with parents and carers so that she can adjust the daily routines when needed. The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe. For example, she talks to them about dangers when they are out and about, and how to use equipment safely. Children learn about the importance of a healthy lifestyle. For example, they join in with activities to learn how to make healthy meals.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning. Younger children babble along and join in with the actions to songs. They use gestures to indicate which song they would like next. Children enjoy handling books and listening to stories. They recognise that the book allows them to a lift the flap and they attempt to do this as well as turn the pages. They are developing the skills they need for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY286512 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 1091993 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Derby. She operates all year round, from 6.45am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder employs two assistants. She works with one assistant on a regular basis and the other assistant only in an emergency. The childminder has a relevant 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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