Swift Karen Angela

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 February 2015 4 February 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities to ensure that she meets the safeguarding and welfare requirements for the Early Years Foundation Stage. This fully supports children's welfare and safety.  The childminder uses her experience and her good knowledge to implement purposeful teaching methods. Therefore, she promotes children's learning well through daily play and structured activities.  The childminder is very conscientious. She strives to continuously develop her knowledge, skills and service for the benefit of the children in her care. She makes effective use of the local area and amenities to support children's social skills, communication and physical development well.  The childminder develops strong bonds with the children and this supports them to feel safe and secure in her care. As a result, children's emotional and physical welfare is well catered for.  Partnerships with the school, parents, local authority and outside agencies make a

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This provision is good

strong contribution to providing continuity and consistency of care for all children and their families.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Story and singing times are not always well organised to fully maintain children's attention and concentration.  The childminder does not effectively use meal and snack times to increase children's awareness of healthy eating and the impact that food has on their bodies.

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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

 build on children's developing concentration and listening skills by, for example, using musical instruments, puppets or real objects as props to increase their attention spans  focus more precisely on conversation during meal and snack times to help children to learn about the health benefits food and drink have on their bodies.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector talked with the childminder and children during the inspection.  The inspector observed the childminder and children at play.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation, evidence of the suitability of household members, the childminder's self-evaluation information and a range of other documentation, including the safeguarding procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents, as given in their written feedback to the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder is passionate about her role. Overall, she teaches effectively and motivates children through a variety of exciting activities. The childminder knows the children's current stage of development. This is because her assessment procedures are robust. She uses the observations she gathers effectively to identify children's next steps in their learning. As a result, she provides good levels of challenge appropriate for their age and development. For example, children are inspired as they build a dark den. They solve problems and investigate how the torches make shadows. Children are active and inquisitive learners. Consequently, they are acquiring the necessary skills for their future learning. Children enjoy listening to stories and taking part in singing activities to promote their communication and language skills. However, on occasions, children lose interest in these activities. Parents' contributions to their children's assessments ensures their

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who attend. This is good

learning is effectively supported both at home and when in the childminder's care.

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good

The childminder creates a friendly and welcoming environment where children can blossom and thrive. She has good settling-in times. At these sessions, she builds up purposeful relationships with the children and their families. This helps children to settle quickly. Children are confident and overall, well behaved. They learn to share and take turns and play cooperatively together. Children learn good hygiene procedures and how to keep themselves safe. The childminder provides children with a range of healthy foods, such as fruit and home-cooked meals. She also takes them to her allotment where they grow fruit and vegetables. In spite of this, the childminder does not always give clear messages to the children about the food they eat and the affect it has on their bodies. However, children do enjoy the daily use of the garden and regular trips to the park to help them understand that exercise is fun. The childminder has made good links with the

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good

local pre-school, which helps prepare children for their move there.

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provision is good

Safeguarding procedures are robust. The childminder knows what to do if she has concerns about a child in her care or allegations are made. She completes and reviews her risk assessments to minimise the hazards and to keep children safe. The childminder is a good reflective practitioner. She has made effective use of the self-evaluation tool to identify her strengths and weaknesses. She has involved the parents and children in this process. As a result, she is showing her commitment to improving the quality of the provision she provides. Her continuing commitment to professional development, including training, means children continue to benefit from her good practice. Monitoring procedures are robust. The childminder identifies the gaps in children's learning. She provides activities to quickly close the gaps to ensure children continue to make good progress. The childminder has established good relationships with parents. She shares her detailed

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provision is good

policies and procedures with them to ensure they understand the provision she provides.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY101225 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 869589 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 14

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 4 February 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002 and lives in Derbyshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for Christmas and bank and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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

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