Childminder EY421552

Inspection date 29 August 2018 Previous inspection date 26 May 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 The childminder provides a safe and secure learning environment. Children form strong attachments with the childminder. They are comfortable in their surroundings and keen to explore. n Partnerships with parents are good. Parents are encouraged to be involved in their children's learning and care. They are given ideas of how to support their children's learning at home. n The childminder assesses children well. She uses the information she finds to identify children's next steps in their development, and plans activities to build on their abilities and interests. Children make good progress in their learning. n The childminder is a good role model. She supports children to share resources and begin to appreciate others' needs. Children behave well, are polite and know to be kind to each other. n The childminder is committed to continually developing her practice. She evaluates her provision regularly and identifies clear strengths and areas for improvement.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities to extend children's learning so they learn as much as possible from the good activities she provides. n The childminder does not consistently support children to understand the importance of good hygiene practices.

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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 provide children with an even greater level of challenge during activities, to help them make more rapid progress in their learning n increase children's awareness of good hygiene practices to further support their good health and well-being.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n 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. n The inspector spoke to the children and the childminder during the inspection. She took into account the views of parents through written comments and statements. n The inspector discussed the children's learning and their progress with the childminder, including their next steps and children's interests. n 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. n The inspector discussed with the childminder some of her policies and procedures and checked evidence of her suitability. She also discussed how the childminder reflected on her practice and identified areas for improvement.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands how to protect children from harm and the steps to take should she have a concern about a child in her care. Thorough risk assessments for the home, garden and outings help the childminder to ensure that children remain safe and secure. The childminder regularly evaluates her planned activities to monitor how well they encourage children's progress. She constantly strives to develop her knowledge and improve her practice. For example, she has recently completed a course to help improve children's language skills. The childminder works closely with other settings that children attend, to help provide continuity of learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts thoughtfully and successfully with children during their play. She knows children well and understands that children learn through play. She fosters children's communication and language skills well. She talks to the children, explaining what they are doing, and encourages them to express themselves effectively. She repeats words for babies to hear to help with their speaking skills. The childminder encourages younger children to develop their small muscular skills and provides a range of activities to support these. For instance, she plans activities where children learn to use tweezers to pick up pieces of cereal and to fix construction bricks together to create a road.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have good opportunities to select their own resources to adapt their play, make decisions and direct their own learning. They are happy and content. Babies quickly relax and settle to sleep when tired. The childminder provides many opportunities for children to learn about the wider world and the community around them. Children learn about traditions celebrated by others. They visit many places of interest and talk about festivals, such as Diwali and Chinese New Year. Children benefit from their daily outings with the childminder. They enjoy the freedom to run and explore in the fresh air as they visit the local parks and woodlands. The childminder works closely with parents to ensure children are offered healthy meals and snacks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good key skills in readiness for school. They listen and concentrate and have a positive attitude to learning. Children learn mathematical language and use this effectively. For example, they compare sizes, recognise shapes and count while they play. Older children enjoy drawing and attempting to write, developing good pencil skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY421552 Local authority Derby Inspection number 10068154 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 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 26 May 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Chaddesdon, Derby. The childminding provision operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 5.30pm all year round, except for the week between Christmas and New Year, bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 2 and receives funding for free early years 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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Registers

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