Childminder EY441239

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 October 2015 10 July 2012

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 Children develop secure emotional attachments to the childminder and benefit from her cuddles, praise and reassurance. The childminder gets to know their interests and personalities well.  The childminder provides a broad range of activities that take into account children's individual interests. She effectively uses observations of children's learning to identify and plan for the next steps in their learning.  The childminder consistently promotes positive behaviour. She has clear boundaries and a calm, sensitive approach, appropriate to children's age and stage of development.  Children's good health is successfully promoted. The childminder provides healthy snacks and nutritious home-cooked meals. Children enjoy plenty of opportunities to be physically active as they play in the garden and visit local parks and play areas.  The childminder establishes effective partnerships with parents to enable frequent

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This provision is good

sharing of information. This successfully promotes consistency in children's care and learning.  The childminder makes good use of training opportunities and research to update her knowledge and enhance the quality of her provision.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder occasionally misses opportunities to help children to become even more independent.  The childminder does not always give children enough time to think about problems and challenges in their play and to find solutions.

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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

 make better use of everyday opportunities to further support children's growing independence  enhance the quality of teaching that helps children to develop their thinking skills and solve problems.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's practice and her engagement with children throughout the inspection.  The inspector held discussions and conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability, qualifications and recent training completed by the childminder and the suitability of all household members.  The inspector viewed children's files and assessment records, relevant policies, procedures and health and safety documents.  The inspector took account of the views of parents as written in recent questionnaires.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of statutory requirements. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands the procedures to follow if she has concerns about the welfare of a child in her care. She successfully identifies and minimises potential hazards to children's safety. The childminder regularly checks on children's development and has a good overview of their progress. She works closely with parents and other professionals to support children's well-being and development. The childminder reflects on the effectiveness of her practice, taking account of the views of parents, children and other professionals. She effectively identifies strengths and areas to develop further, in order to drive continuous improvement.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Through her observations and assessments of children, the childminder has gained a good understanding of their capabilities and stages of development. The quality of her teaching is good. She plans and adapts activities in response to children's differing needs. She talks with children, modelling good language skills and naming objects and colours to extend their vocabulary. She asks questions to encourage them to express their thoughts and ideas. Children enjoy exploring the texture of snail shells, grass, flowers and dough. As they play, the childminder weaves in opportunities to count and to talk about size and quantity. This successfully builds on their growing mathematical understanding. Children good have opportunities to look at books and listen to stories. The childminder provides valuable opportunities for children to continue their learning during trips and visits to the local area. Children learn about the natural world and the wider, diverse community

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a warm, welcoming environment where children feel safe and secure. She offers consistent and high levels of praise and encouragement to children, which helps to develop their confidence and self-esteem. Children learn about good hygiene routines and the importance of being healthy. The childminder is skilled in helping children reduce incidents of frustration and conflict by sensitively helping them to share, take turns and negotiate. This helps children to learn to manage their feelings and behave well. Children form secure emotional attachments to the childminder and the other children in her care.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder plans a range of activities that children enjoy and become involved in. Children are making good progress and are working at typical levels of development for their age. They are happy, confident and keen to learn, which helps them to be ready for the next stage in their learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY441239 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 854101 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 10 July 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Pilsley, Chesterfield in Derbyshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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