Childminder in Erewash

Childminder report 25 Harrington Avenue, Borrowash, DERBY DE72 3JB

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Inspection date 19 September 2018 Previous inspection date 3 August 2015

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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 experienced childminder organises her business effectively. She works well with her assistant to meet children's needs. They have well-established roles to ensure there is a seamless transition from one activity to another. n The childminder manages the performance of her assistant well. She is very supportive and considerate when giving feedback on the assistant's performance. The childminder discusses and agrees a useful training plan with the assistant encouraging her to continue to develop her knowledge and skills. n The childminder has a good understanding of working in partnership with others. For example, she provides school with information about children's stage of development so that the school know what children are capable of when they first start. n Risk assessments are ongoing and effective. The childminder continually reviews the premises and makes changes to the use of it to ensure children's safety.

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The provision is good

n The childminder provides really good quality explanations to help children to understand how to use the resources and equipment safely.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder and her assistant do not consistently promote the characteristics of effective learning to thoroughly support children's concentration and thinking skills. n The childminder does not make the best possible use of information about children's learning, including contributions from parents and carers, to quickly focus where support is needed.

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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 develop their concentration and thinking skills n make the best use of assessment information, including contributions gathered from parents and carers, to sharply focus support for children's next stage of learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching 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 and working on the premises. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of training. The inspector discussed the procedures for evaluation and the priorities for improvement with the childminder. n The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant have recently completed training in child protection. They closely monitor and seek explanations for any injuries children sustain outside of the setting. They are clear on what they would do if they have any child protection concerns about children. The childminder is professional in her approach to her own development. She is effective in evaluating her own practice and identifying what she can improve upon. She makes good use of visits from her Early Years Improvement Officer to develop her knowledge. She is selective in her reading and research so that she can focus her time on aspects of practice that will benefit the children she cares for. For example, she has recently implemented a system to monitor and improve children's involvement within the activities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a good range of activities throughout the day to support children's achievements. There is a good flow to the daily routine to promote children's enjoyment. Children enjoy child-initiated play, along with daily outings to the park, adult- led activities and a group singing and story time. Overall, the childminder and her assistant interact well with children during play. For example, during the group story time they encourage children to recall and act out popular stories with props. They use opportunities during routines, for example at snack time, to teach children mathematical concepts, such as simple fractions. The childminder regularly updates parents and carers of their child's progress and tells them what she is helping them to learn next.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are well settled. They have developed a good bond with the childminder, her assistant, and the other children in the setting. The childminder and her assistant give reassurance to children if they are upset. The childminder makes very good use of her premises. For example, she has a separate sleep space that is not affected by children playing in the playroom. The playroom is well organised and the childminder maximises the available space to support children's play. Children demonstrate that they understand the routine and know what is expected of them. They behave well and show patience and respect towards others. The childminder provides a broad range of activities and discussions to help children to develop an understanding of a healthy lifestyle.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They are confident around others. Children demonstrate confidence and take turns as they work together to retell a story. They enjoy making up their own songs and are confident to sing solo in front of others. They show that they have good control, coordination and balance as they move into different positions during a physical game. Children are developing the skills they need for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY417297 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10071587 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 - 7 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 3 August 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Borrowash, Derby. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant. The childminder and her assistant hold appropriate early years qualifications. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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