Childminder in Derby

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 January 2018 Not applicable

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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 knows the children well. She has a very reassuring approach and supports children effectively to help them settle and develop their emotional well-being.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder regularly shares information about childrens progress and experiences. This helps to support continuity in children's care and learning.  Children make good progress in their learning. The childminder assesses their development successfully to identify and address any gaps in their learning quickly.  The childminder provides children with consistent praise, support and encouragement. She is a good role model who helps children to learn about boundaries and acceptable behaviour. Children behave well.  The childminder shares her policies and procedures with parents so that they are aware of how she supports their children's health, safety and well-being.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder over directs children's play and does not give them enough opportunities to solve problems and follow their own learning.  The childminder does not reflect precisely enough on the quality of her teaching to help identify how to assist children to achieve at the highest level and build on her good 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

 give children more opportunities to lead their own learning that help develop their thinking and problem-solving skills  strengthen the self-evaluation processes to focus more sharply on areas for development that will enhance the quality of teaching to the highest level and further improve the provision.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises and reviewed the resources and toys with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to the children throughout the inspection. She took into account the parents' views through written statements.  The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity. She discussed with the childminder the impact this had on the children and her teaching skills.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including policies and procedures, risk assessments and the children's learning and assessment records.  The inspector checked the evidence of the childminder's suitability and discussed her self-evaluation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of the safeguarding and child protection procedures to follow. She can identify and respond to concerns about children's welfare and she keeps her knowledge of safeguarding and first aid up to date. The childminder has a positive attitude to continuing her professional development and training to help improve the outcomes for children. For example, she has completed training to help her increase the focus on communication and language skills through introducing friendly spaces and enjoyable activities in everyday play. The childminder establishes good relationships with others and works closely with schools and pre-schools to help children transfer smoothly to their next stage of learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of how children learn through play. She provides a wide range of opportunities that promotes children's learning well. Overall, the childminder interacts positively with the children. She fosters communication and language skills effectively. She provides the babies with a running commentary and repeats the words they attempt to say to help with their speaking skills. She introduces new words, such as 'scoop' and 'pour' as the children explore rice play. Children scoop up the rice and become excited as it falls through their fingers onto the floor. This activity helps develop their small-muscle skills. For example, children try and pick up the small pieces of rice and place them into containers, giggling as they try.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcome and stimulating environment for children. She understands children's personal routines well and has effective settling-in procedures. Children are content in the childminder's care. The childminder effectively encourages the children to treat each other with kindness and respect. For instance, she constantly reminds them about the importance of being kind and sharing. Children learn about being healthy and practise good personal hygiene. They enjoy physical activities, for instance, they have regular opportunities to access the childminder's garden and have visits to the local parks and weekly visits to the gymnastics club. They learn about healthy food choices. For example, they enjoy eating kiwi and mango at snack time.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain the skills they require for their next stages in learning, including the move on to nursery and school. Children are motivated and have a positive attitude to learning. They are willing to 'have a go' at new activities and listen. They enjoy singing and stories. Young children dance and move well to the songs and try to repeat the words they hear. They are beginning to count and learn mathematical concepts, such as big and small.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY496070 Local authority Derby, City of Inspection number 1033067 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 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Derby. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for the week between Christmas and New Year, 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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