Childminder 207668

Inspection date 17 December 2018 Previous inspection date 20 June 2014

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Met 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

p.1

This provision is good

n Children form affectionate bonds with the childminder and demonstrate that they feel comfortable and secure in her company. The childminder supports children's emotional development well and is caring and attentive to their individual needs. n The childminder works very well with parents and exchanges information regularly to promote a consistent approach to children's care and learning. She encourages parents to take an active part in their child's learning at home. n The childminder is a good role model. She praises children's kindness and achievements and sets positive examples that help to foster their personal and emotional development. Children behave well. n The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills effectively. She engages in conversations and introduces new words to help extend children's vocabulary. Children are motivated to learn and make good progress in their learning.

p.1

This provision is good

n The childminder continually reflects on her practice to make ongoing improvements and help improve the outcomes for children. n The childminder sometimes misses opportunities for children to make choices in their play, to help increase their independence. n Although the childminder checks the progress of children's learning and development, her arrangements are not as precise as possible in helping children to make rapid progress in all areas of learning.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

n increase opportunities for children to make more choices in their play, to extend their independence and make their own decisions n use the information gained from assessment more effectively, so that planning for children's future learning helps them to make the best possible progress.

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the childminder's home. She spoke with the children and held discussions with the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. She discussed children's learning and development and the progress they make. n The inspector took into account the views of parents and carers through written statements provided by the childminder. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's records, evidence of suitability checks and documentation linked to safeguarding children.

p.2

Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her role and responsibilities in keeping children safe. She has a secure knowledge of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and the wider issues surrounding child protection. She knows the procedures to follow if she has a concern about a child's welfare in her care. The childminder has a positive attitude to continual professional development. She continues to build on her knowledge and skills. For example, she completes training and has regular discussions with other childcare professionals to help enhance her teaching skills. The childminder has established effective links with other settings children attend to help provide consistency in care.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified and understands that children learn through play. She interacts with children in a positive manner to support and guide their learning. She promotes children's learning effectively. For example, children build towers using bricks. The childminder uses the opportunity and encourages the children to count and compare the sizes of the bricks. She helps the children to build the tower higher and higher and children giggle and laugh as it falls down. Children use their imagination well and pretend to be a wolf and blow the houses they have made down. The childminder helps children to develop their small-muscle skills. Children smear paint and make marks using their fingers, they hold tools, such as paint brushes, and thoroughly enjoy being creative.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder offers a welcoming and homely environment. Children demonstrate that they are settled and comfortable in the childminder's home. Children learn about keeping themselves safe. For example, the childminder teaches them about road safety. The childminder promotes a healthy lifestyle. She teaches children to follow good hygiene procedures and provides good healthy food options to eat. She encourages children to exercise and they use the garden, parks and go for walks. The childminder takes children to local toddler groups and places in the community. This gives children a wider range of experiences to share their play with other children beyond their immediate family.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

Children develop skills for future learning and their eventual move to school. They concentrate, are sociable, inquisitive and keen to learn. They are attentive and enjoy listening to stories. Children are developing good physical skills. They climb and balance and learn to use larger equipment at the park. They thoroughly enjoy moving to music as they jump and move their arms and legs as they sing and dance to the tunes.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number 207668 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10083158 Type of provision Childminder

p.4

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 20 June 2014

p.4

Registers

The childminder registered in 1997 and lives Stenson Fields, Derby. The childminder operates from 6.45am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for the week between Christmas and New Year, bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3 and offers funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

p.4

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.

p.4

Registers

procedures set out in the guidance Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted, which is available from Ofsted's website: www.ofsted.gov.uk . If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk . achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.4

Registers

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.5

Registers

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open- government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.5

Registers

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: www.ofsted.gov.uk/user .

p.5

Registers

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

p.5