Childminder EY399457

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 February 2016 1 March 2010

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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 are motivated to learn and are making good progress in their development. The childminder monitors children's progress closely, helping her identify and plan the next steps in their learning.  The childminder and her assistants are skilled at supporting children's positive behaviour and the development of their social skills. Children form friendships with each other, play together and learn to share equipment and adult's attention. This provides children with important skills to prepare them for their move on to school.  Children quickly develop warm relationships with the childminder and her assistants. Children are happy, settled and confident in the childminder's care.  The childminder reviews and evaluates her provision effectively. She knows where there are strengths. The childminder plans targets to address areas for improvement. She takes account of the opinions of her assistants, children and parents to make changes

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This provision is good

that provide improved outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not provide enough opportunities for children to extend their critical thinking and problem-solving skills.  The childminder does not always share enough information about children's learning with parents to help them support their learning at home.

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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

 provide more opportunities that build on and further develop children's critical thinking and problem-solving skills  provide more information for parents about how they can support their children's learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and her assistants with the children.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and her assistants at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled documentation, including policies, qualification certificates and assessments.  The inspector took account of parents' views through their written comments left for the inspection.  The inspector reviewed the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector carried out a joint observation of children's activities with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistants understand their role in protecting children. She is aware of how to share concerns with relevant agencies if there are concerns about children's well-being. The childminder and her assistants are experienced and attend training to extend their knowledge and skills. The childminder regularly meets with her assistants to discuss children's progress, share positive practice and plan activities that promote their further learning. There are well- organised routines for dropping off and collecting children from school. This helps ensure that the assistants are deployed effectively and children's needs are carefully considered. The childminder responds to any gaps in children's learning and carefully monitors their individual learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder accurately gathers information through assessments and observations of children's achievements to help her identify the next steps in their development. This helps her plan interesting activities that offer challenge. Children learn how to build towers with building blocks and enjoy fitting jigsaw puzzle pieces together. The childminder explains which shapes fit together to help develop children's mathematical knowledge. Children enjoy experimenting with water in a tray using a variety of containers and toys that squirt water. They are excited when they discover they can make bubbles by vigorously mixing the water. Children enjoy painting using a variety of different-sized brushes and techniques. The childminder encourages children to be adventurous and to splatter paint rather than using a brush. This promotes children's confidence and creativity as they have fun and comment on the effects this creates. Children count how many

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

fingers they have on each hand as they make colourful hand prints. The childminder and her assistants talk to children as they play and learn. Through this, children learn how to express themselves confidently and learn how to use new words and phrases.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and well settled in the childminder's friendly home and stimulating environment. The childminder provides a secure environment where children are safe to play and explore. Children are developing positive attitudes and good behaviour. They are learning to be kind and to share with others. Children enjoy their time with the childminder and her assistants who know them well. Children confidently select from a range of activities. They enjoy healthy snacks and meals and learn about good personal hygiene. Children learn about the people and communities where they live and to be respectful of others. Their independence is promoted as they attend to their own personal needs when they are ready. Children learn how to manage risks and stay safe indoors and outdoors.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress and are developing the skills they need to support the next stage in their learning. Children make friends, are successful learners and are confident in their activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY399457 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 860061 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 38

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 1 March 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009. She lives in Ripley, Derbyshire. The childminder works with four assistants. She operates all year round from 6.30am until 6pm, Monday to Saturday. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year- old children.

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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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