Childminder in Derby

Inspection date 10 April 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 Partnerships with parents are effective. The childminder exchanges information with them regularly and encourages parents to contribute to their children's learning and development at home. n Children behave well. The childminder gives them plenty of praise and encouragement and teaches them to use good manners. n The childminder strives for continual improvement. She evaluates her practice accurately to target future developments. For example, she is expanding the opportunities for planting flowers and vegetables. This is to support children to learn more about the natural world. n Children have good opportunities to build friendships with others. They mix with larger groups of children when they visit community activities and childminding groups. n The childminder monitors children's progress effectively. This enables her to identify and address any gaps in learning quickly. n Children make good progress in their learning. They engage well with their play and

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This provision is good

are confident learners. The childminder supports children's learning by providing activities based on their likes and interests. n Children learn how to keep themselves safe. They regularly take part in fire drills and learn about road safety and not to talk to strangers. n Children's independence skills are promoted effectively. For example, they enjoy participating in tidy-up routines and put on their coats and boots, with minimal support, to go outside. n The childminder does not make the best use of the information she gains from her observations, to help her plan precisely for the next steps in children's learning.

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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 use information gained from assessment more effectively, so that planning for children's future learning helps them to make rapid progress.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of the adults living on the premises. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation and evaluated this with the childminder. n The inspector took account of the written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding and up- to-date knowledge of child protection issues. For example, she knows how to identify any children who may be at risk from being exposed to extreme ideas or behaviours. She knows what action to take should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder checks the home every day to help ensure that the play environment is safe and to minimise any hazards. She extends her teaching skills by researching activities and childcare practice on the internet and by attending training events. She uses this knowledge to involve parents more actively in their child's learning at home. Parents are happy with the service provided by the childminder. They describe how she provides children with plenty of enjoyable activities and positive learning experiences.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is enthusiastic about her role and interacts in a very positive way with children. She uses her teaching skills successfully to support their communication and language development. For example, after a recent visit to a farm, she engages children in purposeful conversation about where the different animals live. She repeats words clearly for them to copy and introduces new vocabulary such as 'comfortable' and 'cosseted'. The childminder gives children enough time for them to think through the answers to questions she asks of them. This helps young children to express their ideas and recall what they have experienced. Children's mathematical skills develop well. For instance, the childminder helps children to count the number of worms and minibeasts they find in the garden. She encourages them to compare their colours, shapes and sizes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy their time with the childminder, have fun and thrive on her warm and affectionate support. Their good health and well-being are successfully promoted. Regular visits to nearby parks provide children with plenty of space for energetic play. This helps to contribute to developing their physical skills. Children enjoy healthy snacks and meals that are all freshly prepared. The childminder teaches children to engage in good hygiene practices. For example, children wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating meals. The childminder provides good activities and resources to help support children's understanding of diversity. She teaches children about different festivals and customs that are important to children living in their community and the wider world.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop important skills that will help them in their future learning and their eventual move on to school. For example, they concentrate for long periods and follow instructions well. They learn to persist in increasingly complex tasks. For instance, they persevere when trying to fit different shapes into puzzles and press buttons on electronic toys, to match sounds to their play activities. Children's early reading and writing skills develop well. They enjoy engaging in mark-making opportunities and early writing practice. Children are forming letters and writing their names.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY543687 Local authority Derby Inspection number 10090282 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 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Littleover, Derby. She operates term time only, from 7am to 6pm from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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