Childminder EY501608

Inspection date 8 August 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n Children build very strong attachments to the childminder. The childminder strives to ensure that children feel part of her family. She is successful in achieving this, as children comment that they are, 'Going to their other family', when they visit her. The childminder is extremely interested in what children do and say and they relish her company. n The childminder has good partnerships with parents and carers. She continually updates them on the new skills children have acquired. She encourages parents and carers to inform her of what children have been learning at home. She makes good use of the information to review children's progress and identify what they need to learn next. n The childminder is skilful in observing children's play and recognising their achievements. She continually checks that they are making good progress in their learning so that she can identify any necessary support. n The childminder has completed several training courses to develop her knowledge of

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The provision is good

different areas of child protection. As a result, she has a good understanding of how to identify and manage any concerns.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Occasionally, the childminder does not give children enough support to extend their vocabulary. n The childminder does not focus as sharply as possible on helping children to achieve their next steps in learning during activities.

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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

n maximise every opportunity to help children to further extend their vocabulary n sharpen the focus on supporting children's individual next steps in learning to help them to make the best possible rates of progress.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of training. She discussed the procedures for evaluation and the priorities for improvement with the childminder. n The inspector took account of recent feedback the childminder had gathered from parents and carers.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Risk assessments are well developed and help to ensure that the premises are safe for children. The childminder is very vigilant in supervising children to ensure she can see or hear them at all times. This includes occasions when there are visitors to the home. The childminder employs an assistant to help her in emergencies and ensures that they are suitable for their role. The childminder is good at reflecting on her practice and driving improvements. She gathers ideas and suggestions through a variety of sources including research and feedback from parents, carers and children. For example, she asked the children what they would like to do more of and has introduced additional cooking activities as a result. She has also reorganised her toys and resources following parent and carer feedback. The childminder has regular discussions with other settings that children attend so that

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

she can ensure children's learning is consistently supported.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder constantly takes into account children's interests when she is planning activities. This helps to support their enthusiasm and engagement. For example, children are interested in how plants grow. They take part in activities, such as growing vegetables in the garden, and looking at the seeds in fruit. The childminder encourages children's perseverance with cutting fruit and demonstrates how to hold the fruit if they are struggling. When children show fascination with the juice from the fruits, she adapts the activity to teach them how to use a squeezer. She encourages them to experiment and explains how the squeezer works, to support their understanding.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is very effective in helping children to take turns and share resources. They show high levels of patience and are very considerate of others. She plans activities that help children to develop their concentration and attention, which contributes towards getting them ready for their next stage of learning. The childminder organises the environment well to provide a good range of activities and resources to support learning. She helps children to develop an understanding of how to keep themselves safe, for example, when using tools. The childminder provides effective support to help children to feel comfortable as they move on to other settings or school.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They are very confident around other people and in different social situations. They have high levels of concentration and engagement in activities. They have good levels of independence. For example, they manage their own personal hygiene and help themselves to resources. They have very good physical skills, such as holding and using colouring pens. Children develop the skills they need for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY501608 Local authority Derby Inspection number 10059357 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 4 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Derby. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Registers

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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