Childminder EY496563

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 April 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 provides a friendly and welcoming environment. Children show that they are happy, well settled and form strong bonds with the childminder.  The childminder is kind and patient and a good role model. She is calm and clear about what she expects of each child. She helps them to learn to share and take turns while they play. Children behave well and develop good-social skills.  The childminder promotes an effective use of language and communication. For example, she spends time asking questions and speaking to children during play. All children develop good-communication skills.  The childminder uses her assessments of each child's development to help plan for their next steps in learning. Children make good progress in all aspects of their learning.  The childminder works in close partnership with children's parents to help provide for the children's needs. She keeps parents well informed about their children's learning

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does things for children that they could easily try to do by themselves to enhance their emerging independence, such as wiping their hands after eating and putting on their coats.  The childminder does not make full use of self-evaluation to assist in monitoring her effectiveness and for targeting areas for improvement.

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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

 extend opportunities to encourage and support children's emerging independence and ability to do things for themselves  strengthen the evaluation process to help identify further areas where action can be taken to enhance practice.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the childminder's home. She looked at the range of resources available for the children to use and security arrangements to keep the children safe.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children during the inspection. She took into account the views of parents through written comments and statements.  The inspector discussed the children's learning and their progress with the childminder, including their next steps and interests.  The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children as they played indoors and outdoors. She completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder and discussed the impact of teaching.  The inspector discussed with the childminder some of her policies and procedures and checked her suitability. She also discussed how the childminder reflected on her practice and identified areas for improvement.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of how to protect children from harm. She is aware of signs to look out for and the appropriate action to take if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder keeps her knowledge up to date. She attends training to help enhance her skills to benefit the children. For example, she has recently attended a course on helping children's speaking skills. This helps the childminder to teach communication and language skills effectively. In addition, the childminder meets her colleagues to discuss childcare issues and new ideas for children. The childminder has established effective partnerships with other settings children attend to help with their continuity of care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands that children learn through play. She provides a wide selection of stimulating activities that promotes children's interests and learning well. She joins in children's play and shows a good ability to support their progress, for example, when spontaneous situations arise. She is alert to each child's individual needs and adapts how she helps them learn accordingly. For example, children play with the tea set, pouring water into cups and smelling the empty food containers as they role play. The childminder quickly uses this and provides the children with herbs, such as coriander, parsley and thyme, for them to smell, helping to extend their play and develop their senses. The childminder refers to the shapes of the saucers, helping develop early mathematical skills. Children enjoy books and listen to stories well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy their time with the childminder and demonstrate they are comfortable and confident in their surroundings. They have good opportunities to be physically active. For example, they use the garden daily and go on outings with the childminder to local parks, enjoying plenty of fresh air and exercise. The childminder promotes healthy eating well. For example, she provides fruit with toast for breakfast and talks to children about the food they are eating. Children have a wide range of experiences with the childminder. They learn about diversity and the similarities and differences in people. For example, children take part in many groups, helping them mix with other children.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning and the eventual move to school. They confidently express their own ideas and are eager to learn. Children use crayons enthusiastically and make marks. They are curious and explore as they play. For example, they find out how to roll the balls down the different tubes and how to hunt for animals in the sand and water.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY496563 Local authority Derby, City of Inspection number 1041204 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Littleover, Derby. She operates all year round from 7.30am and 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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