Smart, Claire Louise

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 August 2015 11 January 2012

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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 Outstanding 1

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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 very good understanding of her safeguarding procedures. She knows what to do if she has a concern about a child in her care. Her home is safe and secure and she completes risk assessments to minimise any hazards.  The childminder completes detailed assessments of children's achievements. She uses these well to identify and plan for children's next steps in their learning. She provides challenging activities that encourage children to learn. All children make good progress.  The childminder develops extremely warm and nurturing relationships with children. Children show that they are very comfortable in the childminder's home. They are exceptionally confident and have high levels of self-esteem. They are happy and confident and demonstrate that they feel very safe and secure.  Children learn how to manage risks for themselves as they play in the garden. They move, climb and balance skilfully using a variety of equipment. They enjoy riding

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This provision is good

wheeled toys and negotiate obstacles as they play in the outside garage.  The childminder is proactive in keeping up to date with childcare issues. She attends training and shares information and good practice with her assistant and co- childminder. She identifies how she can develop activities and resources to improve her practice.  The childminder establishes effective partnerships with parents. She works particularly closely with them to meet children's individual care needs. Parents are actively involved in their children's learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always extend older children's language skills or increase their vocabulary during planned activities.  On occasion, the childminder steps in too quickly to show children how to do things. She interrupts children's learning to move them on to different activities.

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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

 extend opportunities for older children to broaden their language development and vocabulary to a higher level  provide opportunities for children to become fully involved in their chosen activities and extend children's skills as thinkers and problem solvers further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder, her co-childminder and spoke to the children during the inspection.  The inspector observed the interaction of the childminder and the co-childminder with the children as they took part in activities inside and outdoors.  The inspector held a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector viewed the areas where childminding takes place, as well as the toys, equipment and resources children use.  The inspector looked at children's learning records, assessments and planning documentation.  The inspector sampled relevant documentation, including policies, procedures, evidence of the childminder's and her assistant's qualifications and suitability, as well as her self- evaluation documents.

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who attend. This is good

The experienced and well-qualified childminder is knowledgeable about how children learn. She uses her understanding to promote children's good progress across all areas of learning. She provides activities that excite and motivate children well. She adapts activities to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Overall, the childminder interacts with children and teaches them well. However, occasionally she is too quick to offer different activities for children to try. She does not always give children the time they need to finish what they are already doing. Also, she does not always extend children's language skills while they are playing. Children are active learners and are acquiring the key skills for their future learning. Children are eager to learn and are willing to try new things. They use their imaginations well as they pretend to be doctors and nurses. They skilfully use tweezers to pick up pieces of cereal using their fingers and

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who attend. This is good

thumbs. They enjoy listening to stories and learn to count and recognise shapes.

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outstanding

The childminder's home is extremely welcoming and equipped with a very wide range of high-quality resources. The childminder uses the resources effectively to meet children's needs very well. Children are particularly relaxed and confident in the childminder's care and their behaviour is exemplary. They learn to respect each other's differences and discuss their feelings openly. The childminder meticulously teaches children the importance of following effective hygiene procedures and about keeping safe. She is highly proactive in promoting healthy eating and encouraging children to try a variety of foods and understand where food comes from. Children enjoy frequent visits to parks and walks through the woods. The childminder teaches children about staying safe, and children regularly take part in emergency evacuation drills. The childminder uses her thorough knowledge of the local school's routines to prepare children extremely well for

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provision is good

The childminder is dedicated and passionate about her role. She meets all the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. All procedures and documentation are routinely reviewed and updated. The childminder reflects critically on her practice, and that of her assistant. Parents contribute to the quality of the service she provides. Comprehensive recruitment procedures are in place. The childminder checks on her assistant's performance. She completes thorough inductions and regular supervisions to provide good support, encourage teamwork and set high standards. The childminder and her assistant have completed mandatory first-aid and safeguarding training. The childminder regularly checks on children's progress. She is aware of any gaps in children's learning and takes relevant steps to address these. She then plans effectively to close the gaps. The childminder has strong working partnerships with other professionals and

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provision is good

external agencies involved in supporting children's care and education.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY426399 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 852678 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 16

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 11 January 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011. The childminder works with a co-childminder and an assistant. The childminding provision operates Monday to Friday from 8am until 5.30pm, all year round, except for Christmas and bank and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 4. She receives funding for free early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

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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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