Childminder in Derby

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 December 2017 10 October 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 displays a very calm and very reassuring approach. Children are happy, relaxed and content. They settle quickly and build secure relationships with her. Children show a strong sense of belonging as they confidently move around her home.  The childminder provides a safe, welcoming and well-organised environment. Children choose the toys they wish to play with independently from the wide variety of resources available. They enjoy the freedom to choose between indoor and outdoor play.  The childminder works in partnership with parents and other settings that children attend. She regularly exchanges information about children's learning. Parents comment about how happy their children are with the childminder.  The childminder is a good role model. Children play well together and build good relationships. They behave well and learn to share and take turns. The childminder encourages children to be kind to each other and respect each other's views.

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This provision is good

 The childminder assesses children's development successfully to identify and address any gaps in their learning. All children make good progress given their staring points.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not fully support children to extend their early writing skills during their self-selected play.  The childminder does not actively seek the views of the parents and children to help her identify further ways to improve her practice.

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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 and support to help children develop their early writing skills  develop the evaluation process and encourage parents and children to share their views to help decide how to improve the service offered even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises and reviewed the resources with the childminder.  The inspector observed children taking part in activities and carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector discussed with the childminder the children's progress and how she assesses their learning.  The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including evidence of the suitability of household members and the childminder. She looked at the childminder's safeguarding policy and procedure and discussed her self-evaluation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder meets the requirements of the early years foundation stage effectively. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder can identify and respond to concerns about children's welfare confidently. She has a thorough understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse and is aware of her duty to prevent children from being drawn into radicalisation. The childminder carries out risk assessments of her home, garden and the places she attends. Overall, the childminder reflects effectively on her practice and considers how to improve the outcomes for children. She develops her skills well. For example, she recently attended training on planning for communication-friendly spaces. This has led to the children sitting together and talking to each other more frequently.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is enthusiastic in her approach and, overall, supports children's learning effectively. She understands that children learn through play and follows their interests well. She provides exciting activities that promote children's learning. For example, when the children show an interest in dinosaurs, the childminder plans an activity that inspires the children to become engrossed in their play. The children feed the toy dinosaurs with cereal, using tweezers, compare their sizes and imagine how they might move like a dinosaur. The childminder involves younger children in this play and encourages them to use their senses as they crunch the cereal. She fosters children's language skills well. She repeats words to help young children learn how to pronounce them correctly.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is affectionate and attentive to children's individual needs. She uses positive and purposeful praise and encouragement. Children enjoy their learning with the childminder. She takes them to local toddler groups and for trips into the local community. This gives children a wider range of experiences and opportunities to share their play and learning with other children. The childminder encourages children to lead a healthy lifestyle. They enjoy daily exercise, follow good hygiene procedures and enjoy healthy food options. The childminder encourages children to develop independence. For example, children select and help to tidy up the toys with which they want to play.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are well prepared for their future learning and eventual move on to school. They confidently express and develop their own ideas, listen and concentrate. They are eager to learn and willing to try new things. Children have lots of opportunities to develop their physical skills. They go on walks and play on various equipment in the park. Children learn to manage their personal care needs. Older children are developing good mathematical skills. They count during their play and use mathematical language, such as 'tall', 'taller' and 'tallest'.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY412756 Local authority Derby, City of Inspection number 1105141 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 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 October 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Oakwood, Derby. The childminder operates her childminding service all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for a week at Christmas, bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. She receives funding for the provision of 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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