Childminder EY396733

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 December 2017 5 August 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 is patient and kind. She gets to know children well, and provides support to help their emotional development. Children are settled, relaxed and happy. They build strong and trusting bonds with the childminder.  Children make good progress from the start. The childminder has introduced effective assessment systems to keep track of children's development and achievements. This helps her to quickly identify any gaps in their learning and address them quickly.  Children behave well and develop good social skills. The childminder is a good role model. She encourages children to share the toys and take turns. Children show good manners and a willingness to help.  Partnerships with parents are well established. The childminder communicates effectively with parents. She shares information with parents regularly and involves them in their children's learning.  The childminder is reflective and uses self-evaluation processes effectively to

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This provision is good

continually improve her practice. She has successfully addressed the recommendations from her previous inspection to benefit the children in her care. She shows a good capacity to maintain continuous improvement.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not provide extra challenge for older children to further extend their learning.

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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 extra opportunities for older children to challenge their learning further, to help them to make more rapid progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. She toured the premises and looked at the toys and resources available for the children to use.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning and development. She looked at children's assessments and tracking information and discussed their progress with the childminder.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of the parents, after reading written feedback from them.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability and a range of documentation, including policies, procedures and risk assessments. She discussed safeguarding issues with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps up to date with child protection guidance and issues. She understands how to follow local procedures to address any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder is committed to extending her own knowledge and teaching skills through regular professional development. For example, she is researching the different ways that children learn and has found new ways to track children's achievements. The childminder monitors her assistant's interactions with children effectively to help provide guidance to meet children's needs well. The childminder works effectively with other professionals to help support children effectively and to provide continuity of learning and care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts in a positive way with the children and understands that children learn through play. She provides opportunities that overall support children's learning effectively. The childminder focuses on children's developmental needs and interests, making learning meaningful and engaging. She teaches mathematics well. Children compare the sizes of stockings, recognise numbers and count while they play. The childminder provides opportunities for children to use their small-muscle skills. For example, they thread different shapes and pasta. The childminder fosters children's communication and language well. She talks to the children about their experiences at home, asks them questions, and introduces new words, such as 'whole' and 'half' while the children cut up their grapes for snack.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a homely environment. Children demonstrate their growing independence and confidence. They select their own toys from boxes and are comfortable in their surroundings. The childminder's attention helps to promote children's self-esteem. Children develop good social skills and they mix with other children from the groups they attend. The childminder supports children's healthy lifestyles successfully. For instance, children enjoy regular outdoor play and walks, and learn good personal hygiene routines. Children benefit from sociable mealtimes where they enjoy healthy snacks and meals together. The childminder helps the children to keep safe. She teaches them how to cross the road and to use scissors carefully.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress and acquire the skills they need to be ready for their next stage in learning, including going to school. They are inquisitive, and explore and investigate their play. Children show a positive attitude to learning and are willing to try new things. They are confident learners and communicate well with others. Children are developing good physical and literacy skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY396733 Local authority Derby, City of Inspection number 1105004 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 12 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 5 August 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Derby. She sometimes works with an assistant. The childminder provides care from Monday to Friday, 7.30am and 5.30pm, all year round, except for the week between Christmas and new year, bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has an early years qualification at level 3. She offers funding to provide free early education for 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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