Kilminster, Pamela Jane

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 November 2017 13 February 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

 The childminder places a good focus on helping children to develop the skills they need for their future learning. For example, she supports children to develop independence during different tasks, such as gathering resources for an activity.  The childminder has very good partnerships with parents and carers to support children's care, learning and development. She constantly discusses and agrees how to support children's next stage of learning so that there is consistent support for them.  The children have formed very strong attachments to the childminder. They are also good friends and play really well with each other. They clearly understand what is expected of them and demonstrate very good behaviour.  The childminder promotes children's safety effectively. She continually reviews her risk assessments and makes appropriate changes to the environment. She closely supervises her assistant. Children demonstrate that they are well settled and feel safe

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully developed partnership working with other settings that children attend to ensure that there is continuity in their learning and development.  The childminder does not always make the best possible use of information about children's levels of development to plan highly challenging activities that help them to make the highest rates of progress.

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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

 strengthen partnerships with other settings that children attend to provide complementary support for their learning and development  make even better use of information about children's levels of development to provide greater levels of challenge and to help them make the fastest rates of progress in their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, 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. She looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of training.  The inspector discussed the procedures for self-evaluation and the priorities for improvement.  The inspector took account of recent feedback from parents and carers.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder evaluates her practice effectively. She makes good use of external audit tools and discussions with other childcare professionals. She also regularly reviews the activities and resources. She focuses well on identifying improvements that will enhance her good practice. The childminder makes effective use of knowledge gained through training to inform the planning of activities. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to promote children's safety and welfare. She demonstrates that she can recognise signs or indicators of abuse and knows what action to take.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is an experienced practitioner who, overall, provides good support for children's learning. The childminder gets to know the children very well and carries out good-quality observations of their learning to assess their stages of development. She accurately reviews their progress and knows what they need to learn next. The childminder joins in really well with children's play and incorporates many different aspects of learning. For example, as children role play in a pretend shop she encourages them to recognise numbers, operate technology toys and write a shopping list. The activities flow very well and the childminder encourages children to lead the play. Children enjoy lots of different activities, such as making their own pizzas. They use their physical skills as they spread the sauce on the base and pick up the toppings with tongs.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is very skilful in planning resources to support different activities. For example, she displays the price on each role-play shop item to support children in their mathematics. The childminder is also very effective in helping children to resolve minor squabbles. She encourages them to negotiate and resolve the issue themselves. Children have daily opportunities to enjoy outdoor play in the fresh air. The childminder helps children to recognise what happens to the body when we exercise and the benefits of this. The childminder supports children's understanding of staying safe well. For example, she gives children opportunities to take managed risks, such as using a knife to cut up vegetables, while teaching them how to use it safely.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning from their starting points. Children engage well with activities. They are confident and outgoing with unfamiliar people. Children have good communication skills. They undertake many tasks independently, such as setting the table. Children confidently count beyond 10 and can recognise some numbers. Children show curiosity and ask how things work. They focus on tasks and show a strong sense of achievement. Children develop the skills they need in preparation for their future learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY355805 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 1093061 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 13 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Swanwick, Derbyshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant.

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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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