Childminder 206020

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 November 2017 10 December 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

 Children form secure and warm relationships with the childminder. Children enjoy being in the childminder's care and are emotionally secure. They display increasing levels of confidence and are happy to learn and explore.  The childminder works well with parents and effectively involves them in their children's learning. They work together to meet each child's care and learning needs effectively.  Children are progressing well in their learning. The childminder monitors children's development effectively. She identifies children's next steps in their learning and closes any gaps in their development quickly.  Children behave well. The childminder is a good role model and encourages children to share and take turns. Children are polite and beginning to understand other children's views.  The childminder reflects well on her provision and continues to improve further, to the benefit of children. She seeks parents' views to help inform her self-evaluation and

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This provision is good

plans effectively for ongoing development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of all opportunities to fully develop children's understanding of shape, size and measurement.  The childminder does not consistently offer a wide range of opportunities that supports children to explore different technologies, to help extend their learning 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

 provide more opportunities to enhance children's mathematical development, to help their understanding of shape, size and measurement even further  increase the opportunities to support children's understanding of cause and effect and the uses of modern technology.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the impact of teaching on children's learning. She spoke to the children and the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector discussed the children's progress with the childminder and how she assesses their learning.  The inspector took account of the views of parents by reading comments provided in their written feedback.  The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder, including of her qualifications. She discussed self-evaluation and the safeguarding policy and procedure with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of her role in keeping children safe. She is aware of the procedures to follow if she has any concerns regarding children's welfare. The childminder has addressed the last inspection recommendations well. She has improved her system to share information about children's development with parents, to work in effective partnership. The childminder understands the importance of continual professional development. She has recently attended training to help her review how she teaches literacy, to sharpen the focus on improving outcomes for children. The childminder establishes strong links with other early years providers. This helps to support continuity in children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is experienced and understands how children learn through play. She is skilled at playing alongside the children and extending their learning. She is enthusiastic and knows the children's stages of development well. She uses this knowledge to provide challenging and stimulating activities. For example, children make a garden scene out of items, such as stones, fir sprigs, twigs and art and craft materials. They thoroughly enjoy this activity and concentrate as they make trees and paths. The childminder uses this activity well. She talks to children about what they are doing and listens attentively to them. She encourages children to use their small-muscule skills as they pick up small objects to add to their creation.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have access to a good range of resources in a well-organised environment. They grow in independence and manage their personal care well. They move around the rooms and demonstrate that they are comfortable in the childminder's care. Children develop an early awareness of potential dangers. For example, children help to tidy the toys away, in case they trip over them, and learn about road safety. The childminder promotes a healthy lifestyle. She provides healthy snacks, encourages the children to follow good hygiene procedures and helps children to be active. Children regularly visit nearby parks with plenty of space for energetic play, which helps to keep them fit and healthy. The childminder supports children to understand and value differences between themselves and others.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children gain the skills needed for the next stage in their learning. They concentrate for long periods of time and enjoy trying new activities. They are confident, happy and self- assured in their play and have a positive attitude to learning. Children talk confidently about what they are doing. They love books and show an interest in letters and their sounds. Children gain good hand control as they make marks in different ways.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 206020 Local authority Derby, City of Inspection number 1103108 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 December 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1999. The childminding provision operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for a week at Christmas, bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder offers funding to provide free early years education to children aged two, three and four years.

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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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