Childminder in Derby

Inspection date 21 February 2019 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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This provision is good

n The childminder asks parents about children's ongoing achievements at home and includes their comments in her assessment records to show children's progress. This, along with her own observations, helps the childminder to identify and plan for what children need to learn next. Children make good progress in their learning. n The childminder offers children settling-in sessions when they first start. She gathers information from parents about children's care routines and prior learning. The childminder uses this to help her to support children's individual needs. Children demonstrate that they are emotionally secure. n The childminder completes training to develop the quality of her teaching. This has a positive impact on how she plans activities for children, based on their interests. Children explore and investigate an interesting range of toys and resources and learn how they can be used in different ways.

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This provision is good

n The childminder places a high priority on supporting younger children's communication and language skills. She introduces new words for children to copy, helping to extend their understanding and vocabulary. For example, she says 'tip, tip, tip' when children pour their own drinks. Children make links between words and the actions they make. n Younger children demonstrate good physical skills. For example, improvements to the garden make them think about how they are going to move across different level surfaces. Younger children confidently experiment with different ways of moving and are at expected levels of development for their age. n The childminder does not gather the views of children when she reflects on the quality of her provision to help raise outcomes for children even higher. n The childminder does not provide older children with enough opportunities to develop their understanding of how information can be retrieved from computers.

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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 involve children when reflecting on the quality of provision n strengthen opportunities for older children to develop their understanding that information can be retrieved from computers.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities 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 held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children throughout the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through reading the written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder uses safety equipment in her home. For example, she fastens younger children securely into chairs at mealtimes which promotes their safety. The childminder knows the signs of abuse and where to report concerns regarding children's welfare and safety. This helps to keep children safe. The childminder works well with other early years settings and schools that children also attend. She shares and gathers information about children's interests and achievements with teachers and early years practitioners. The childminder complements the experiences children receive in other settings they also attend.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder holds a level 6 childcare qualification and has a good knowledge and understanding of how children learn. She adapts her teaching practice well to the different abilities and ages of the children in her care. For example, she uses single words when she speaks to very young children and uses two- or three-word sentences for slightly older children. Children learn new words, for example, when the childminder says 'tip, tip, tip' when children pour drinks. The childminder supports parents to continue children's learning at home. For example, she gives them ideas and suggestions about how to continue to develop children's speaking skills. The childminder helps children to develop their early writing skills. She uses chalk to show children how to draw a circle. Consequently, children copy and start to make marks they recognise.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides opportunities for children to learn about a healthy lifestyle. For example, she talks to children about the healthy snacks she offers them. Children play with real vegetables in their play. They develop their knowledge and understanding of the texture, smell and weight of healthy foods. The childminder encourages children to be independent. For example, children make choices and decide what they would like to play with. The childminder gives children plenty of praise and encouragement. She reminds them to share when children want the same book. Children learn to manage their behaviour and to understand the feelings of others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children reach expected levels of development for their age. They develop well in readiness for their move on to school. Children demonstrate good self-help skills, such as putting on their shoes and coats. Children are independent. Younger children demonstrate their understanding of technology. They know that if they press buttons on an electronic book it will make a sound. Children extend their interest in books. They go with the childminder to the library and are encouraged to choose books. Children begin to be aware of the way stories are structured. Younger children develop good mathematical skills. They learn how to fill and empty containers.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY542496 Local authority Derby Inspection number 10090368 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 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Alvaston, Derby. She operates all year round, from 7am until 5.30pm from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 6.

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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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