Childminder 207467

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 January 2018 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

 The childminder and her assistant are both trained in paediatric first aid. They carry out daily risk assessments of the premises to minimise any hazards and ensure children's safety.  The childminder has excellent relationships with parents. They speak highly of her and her assistant, and are very happy with the home-from-home environment.  Children are happy and confident in the welcoming and homely environment. Children show great affection towards the childminder and her assistant, and clearly show they feel safe and secure.  The childminder and her assistant are consistent in their approach to behaviour management. Clear explanations help children understand what is expected of them. Children are cooperative, respectful and well behaved.  The childminder understands how to prepare older children for starting school. She supports them to progress well, developing their independence, literacy and

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder does not use her assessments to focus precisely enough on planning children's next steps in learning, to help them make the best possible progress in all areas.  The childminder does not always make the most of opportunities to help her assistant strengthen his teaching.

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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 planning so that it focuses more precisely on children's individual next steps and helps them make the best possible progress in all aspects of their learning  evaluate and support the assistant's professional development more effectively to provide a sharper focus on teaching and learning, and increase the potential to achieve excellent outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took account of the written views of parents and children.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, her assistant and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members and checked evidence of the qualifications of the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant have updated their child protection training. They both have a good understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse. The childminder knows the local safeguarding procedures to follow in the event of a concern about a child in her care. The childminder regularly accesses training to improve her skills and knowledge. She meets with other local childminders to share ideas, gain support and advice. The childminder seeks the views of parents and children to help her review her provision and identify ways in which she could improve further. Children say that they have an enjoyable time with the childminder and enjoy spending time playing with their friends.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a welcoming and stimulating environment where children play and learn confidently. Children have access to a large selection of toys and confidently use them to build on their interests and fascinations. The experienced childminder promotes children's mathematical development through activities and daily routines. Children count and name different shapes and colours as they play matching games with her. The childminder follows children's lead as they imitate real-life experiences. Children enjoy playing with dolls. The childminder encourages children's imaginations as they take on the role of parents. They enjoy dressing and feeding dolls before putting them to bed.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Care routines are carefully planned and highly individualised to meet the needs of each child. For example, sleep routines carefully match children's home routines. The childminder provides healthy snacks that take into account children's individual dietary needs. Good hygiene practices are observed and children develop an understanding of routine activities, such as washing their hands before eating meals and after toileting. Children benefit from regular exercise and fresh air. They enjoy being physical active in the childminder's garden and regular trips to the local park. The childminder helps children to learn about how to keep themselves safe. She talks to them about road safety when walking in the street and she carries out fire evacuation drills in her home.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are working comfortably within the typical expectations for their ages. Children show willingness to join in with activities and have good levels of determination and concentration. They persevere to develop new skills and show pride in their achievements. Children learn about the similarities and differences between themselves and others. They enjoy being independent and making their own choices in play. Children enjoy listening to stories and singing songs. They enjoy making marks with chalks and paints, and develop their early writing skills. Children learn about colour, shape and number through their daily activities and routines. They make good progress in preparation for their eventual moves on to nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 207467 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 1103140 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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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 1980 and lives in Ilkeston, Derbyshire. The childminder works with an assistant. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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