Childminder in Derby

Inspection date 2 April 2019 Previous inspection date 24 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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This provision is good

n Children form strong bonds with the childminder and are happy and settled. They demonstrate a strong sense of belonging in the childminder's welcoming home. The childminder knows the children, their families and their specific needs well. n Children behave well. The childminder is a good role model. She uses effective ways to promote positive behaviour. She joins in with their play to help them to understand about sharing and taking turns with toys. n The childminder accurately assesses and tracks children's progress. She identifies children's next steps in their learning and any gaps in their development. She provides a good range of activities that support children's individual interests. All children make good progress from their starting points. n The childminder recognises the importance of professional development to help her improve her skills and knowledge. For example, she has recently watched a series of

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This provision is good

educational television programmes on the importance of play. This has helped her to provide more natural resources for children to explore and investigate. n The childminder keeps parents regularly informed about their children's achievements and involves them in their learning. She seeks information on children's development and new interests at home. This supports good continuity in children's experiences. n Occasionally, the childminder does not give children sufficient time to think about and respond to questions in order to develop their own play ideas fully. n At times, the childminder does not recognise opportunities to extend children's early understanding of numbers and counting.

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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 the time that they need to think about and respond to questions, to help them develop their own ideas even further n make better use of opportunities that arise during children's play, to help them develop their early interest in numbers and counting.

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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 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 assessments, their learning and development and the progress they make. n The inspector took into account the views of parents and carers through comments provided by the childminder and written letters completed by the parents and carers. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including safeguarding policies and procedures and evidence of qualification certificates. She also looked at documentation linked to the childminder's professional development.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her role and responsibility to keep children safe from harm. She keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date and has a good understanding of child protection issues. She knows what to do if she has a concern about a child's welfare or if an allegation is made against herself. The childminder continually reflects on her provision and identifies areas for development. Since her previous inspection, she has improved the communication with parents, such as providing them with daily diaries. This helps to meet children's individual needs and provides good two-way communication between the childminder and the parents. The childminder works well in partnership with other early years settings that children attend. She shares information about children's progress to provide continuity in their care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is experienced and uses her knowledge of child development to help promote children's good learning. She interacts with children in positive ways and joins in with their play with great enthusiasm. She plans a varied range of experiences to support children's development and to help them achieve their next steps in learning. She knows children well and uses their interests to involve them in activities. For example, she provides shredded paper, spoons and tweezers to help promote children's small-muscle skills. She encourages children to pick up the paper using the tools. Children thoroughly enjoy this activity and giggle and laugh as the paper falls to the floor. Overall, the childminder develops children's communication and language skills well. For instance, she comments on children's play and describes what they are doing. This helps children's understanding and speaking skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming and stimulating environment. Children confidently explore a good range of age-appropriate toys and resources. They make decisions about their play and enjoy taking part in a range of activities on offer. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles effectively. Children benefit from fresh air and exercise. They enjoy being physically active as they play in the garden and bounce up and down as they listen to music. The childminder takes children to different toddler groups and to places of interest in the community. This helps to extend their understanding of the diverse lives, cultures and backgrounds of people in the wider world.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children acquire good skills to support their continuous learning and help them prepare for their eventual move to school. They are developing in their typical age range. They are confident for their ages and demonstrate good levels of independence. Young children are beginning to be helpful, such as taking part in tidying away their toys when they have finished their play. They enjoy stories and making marks to help their early literacy skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY401536 Local authority Derby Inspection number 10074353 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 9 Date of previous inspection 24 May 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Mickleover, Derby. She operates her childminding service all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, and 7.30am to 9am on a Friday. She does not work the week between Christmas and New Year, bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder offers funded early 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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