Childminder in Derby

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 May 2018 20 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 develops good relationships with children to help them feel safe and secure in her care. Children behave well. The childminder teaches them about acceptable behaviour and actively encourages them to play well together.  Partnerships with parents are effective. The childminder informs parents verbally about their children's day. Parents comment that they are happy with the care provided.  Children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder knows individual children well and has an accurate understanding of each child's developmental stage. She uses this knowledge to identify and address any gaps in their learning.  Children benefit from lots of opportunities to learn about the world around them. For example, they attend toddler groups, have visits from local firefighters and walk in the woods to learn about nature and feed the ducks.  The childminder uses self-evaluation well to monitor her practice and identify areas to

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This provision is good

improve to help provide good outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the best use of all opportunities to develop children's early interest in mathematical language and concepts.  The childminder does not work effectively with other settings that children attend to help her support continuity in children's learning further.

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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

 make the most of all opportunities to help children develop an early interest in mathematical language and concepts  strengthen partnerships with other early years providers that children attend to share information more consistently and further support continuity in children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the childminder's home. She looked at a range of resources available for the children and the security arrangements to keep them safe.  The inspector spoke with the children and the childminder during the inspection. She took into account the views of parents through written comments and statements.  The inspector discussed children's learning and their progress with the childminder, including their next steps and interests.  The inspector observed the interaction between the childminder and children 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 evidence of her suitability. She also discussed how the childminder reflects on her practice and identifies areas for improvement.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps up to date with changes in child protection legislation. She has a good understanding of the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder is vigilant in her supervision of the children as they move from room to room. She risks assesses the environment regularly to minimise hazards and to help keep children safe. The childminder is experienced and continually strives to improve her professional practice. She extends her knowledge and skills in various ways. For example, she uses ideas from professional websites, meets with other childminders to discuss best practice and attends training.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified and understands that children learn through play. She knows the children well and provides for their learning needs effectively. She enables children to follow their interests and is skilful in choosing appropriate times to join in their play. She interacts with children in a positive manner and provides a good range of opportunities to promote their learning. The childminder supports children's language development well. For example, she talks to them about what they are doing, names objects and asks questions to help them to think and recall. Children enjoy art and craft experiences, such as painting. The childminder includes all children in these activities. Younger children explore paint as they swirl it around the paper, while older children make marks with the paint and create their own ideas and designs.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder nurtures children and meets their individual needs well. Children are happy and content and respond to her positive approach. The childminder continually offers comfort, reassurance and support to the children. She successfully develops children's sense of well-being and security. She encourages children to be independent and follow good hygiene procedures. She supports children effectively to recognise similarities and differences in a positive way to help them develop respect for other people. She supports children to learn about the importance of safe and healthy lifestyles, such as managing risks appropriately and eating nutritious food. ?

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn useful skills that help to prepare them well for the next stage in their learning and starting school. They are confident, inquisitive and enjoy exploring the play environment. They concentrate and listen to stories and older children are beginning to learn to write their name. Younger children explore a range of toys and materials and learn to follow instructions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 205921 Local authority Derby, City of Inspection number 1103107 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 20 October 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1996 and lives in Chaddesden, Derby. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for the week between Christmas and New Year, bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She has a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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