Childminder in Derby

Inspection date 27 November 2018 Previous inspection date 4 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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This provision is good

n The childminder gives careful consideration to helping children to settle and develop a bond with her. For example, she maintains contact with children when they are absent due to their parent's or carer's maternity leave. She gets to know younger children before they start at her setting so that they are comfortable when they separate from their parent or carer. n The childminder has developed information sharing with parents and carers since the last inspection and this is now very strong. Parents and carers comment on how effective the communication systems are. The childminder tailors information to meet the needs of parents and carers, who value her guidance about their child's development at home. n The childminder encourages parents and carers to make contact with external agencies where she has any concerns about a child's development. As a result, the childminder successfully secures any additional support to promote children's health and

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This provision is good

development. n The childminder organises her environment well and makes sure that she can supervise children at all times to ensure their safety. n The childminder does not seek detailed feedback from parents and carers to inform the evaluation of her practice and identify future improvements. n The childminder does not clearly identify how she will achieve her areas for development to drive improvements to the highest level. n The childminder does not consistently support children's engagement within activities to thoroughly promote their concentration.

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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 strengthen evaluation and encourage parents and carers to regularly contribute their views to drive further improvements to practice n strengthen action planning and ensure that areas for development are carefully planned to secure the maximum impact for children's care, learning and development n maximise every opportunity to help children to further develop their engagement levels within activities.

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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 had on children's learning. n The inspector discussed the planning of activities 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 spoke to parents and carers during the inspection and took account of their views as well as their recent written feedback.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues, including a detailed knowledge of wider safeguarding matters. She has gathered some useful information that also enables her to understand local issues. The childminder demonstrates vigilance and a strong and unwavering commitment to ensure children's welfare needs are met. The childminder employs an assistant to help on a very occasional basis when she is doing the school run. She ensures that the assistant is suitable and understands their role. The childminder uses the knowledge she gains on training to strengthen her practice. For example, she is carefully planning the resources within activities to consistently promote children's learning in aspects of mathematics. The childminder focuses on the needs of the children she cares for and their parents and carers when identifying future training.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder demonstrates that she understands how children learn. She watches children to find out what their interests are and then plans appropriate activities. The childminder makes good use of her assessment of children's development to set targets for what they should learn next. The childminder gives children a range of opportunities to explore and experiment with different resources to develop their imagination and creativity. As the childminder introduces new resources, she demonstrates and explains what children can do with them. Children show fascination with the new nesting dolls and how they fit together. The childminder gives children plenty of time to explore and investigate them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder organises her environment well, maximising the space while providing children with a very good range of toys and resources. She regularly moves the furniture in the playroom to adapt to the differing needs of the children. She has made changes to her outdoor area so that children can use all areas safely and comfortably all year round. The childminder has clearly established the skills and knowledge that she wants children to learn in terms of managing their own behaviour and being a respectful member of society. She is consistent in helping children to learn this. Parents and carers comment on the effectiveness of the childminder's practice. The childminder provides different activities to help children to develop an understanding of a healthy lifestyle. She works with parents and carers to ensure children's health needs are met. The childminder provides a varied range of outings to give children opportunities to socialise with others

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making typical progress in their learning. They are developing the skills they need for their future education. Children develop good levels of social skills and mix well with others. They are very independent from a young age and secure in making choices, such as, which resources to play with and where they play. Younger children make good progress in their physical skills as they reach for toys, attempt to crawl and stand with support.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY251518 Local authority Derby Inspection number 10062434 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 0 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 4 August 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Oakwood, Derby. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant. The childminder provides overnight care.

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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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