Childminder EY424489

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 April 2016 16 November 2011

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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 make good progress in their development. Children are motivated as they freely explore the good range of resources and activities available. The childminder encourages them to make discoveries for themselves and to share their ideas.  The childminder promotes children's language development through her supportive interactions during daily routines and play activities. She talks with them about what they are doing, questioning children effectively and giving time for them to respond.  Children form trusting and affectionate relationships with the childminder. They confidently approach her for support and enjoy her relaxed manner. Children play confidently and enjoy their learning.  The childminder works well with other early years provisions that children attend to enhance continuity of care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder provides children with good learning experiences overall, she does not provide enough opportunities to enhance their awareness of other people's cultures, differences and abilities.  While the childminder asks parents about children's care routines, she does not always find out detailed information about children's learning and development when they first start to attend the setting.  The childminder monitors and evaluates her practice. However, the programme for ongoing professional development is not yet aimed at raising the good quality of her teaching to an even higher level.

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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 for children to enhance their growing awareness of differences and similarities in society, and to value and respect the needs, abilities and cultures of others  strengthen opportunities for parents to share more detailed information about what they know about their child's achievements when children first join the setting  focus the programme of continuous professional development more precisely on raising the quality of teaching to an even higher level.

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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 qualifications and recent training completed by the childminder. She also checked evidence of the suitability of all household members.  The inspector viewed children's files and assessment records and a range of relevant policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder regularly updates her knowledge about the signs and symptoms of abuse. She carefully monitors the ongoing welfare of each child. The childminder minimises potential hazards in her home and garden, in order to protect children from harm. All relevant documentation is shared with parents, and policies are consistently implemented into practice, helping to promote the safe and efficient management of the setting. The childminder builds good partnerships with parents. She talks with parents about children's development and their activities and successfully supports them in extending their children's learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has high expectations for what each child can achieve, and she uses her good knowledge about how each child learns to promote their individual development. Children develop their imaginations well and act out their ideas and feelings. They eagerly make a pretend dinner of salad, cucumber and bananas from dough. Young children show good control of their muscles as they carefully use tools to chop and make marks in their dough dinosaur. The childminder is very supportive of children's learning. She encourages children to persevere to complete a task, giving them opportunities to solve problems independently. Children persist until they complete jigsaw puzzles and show pride in their achievement.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children receive lots of attention from the childminder and are treated with genuine warmth and positive regard. The childminder praises children appropriately as they share and take turns when engaged in activities with one another. Children are growing in their confidence and demonstrate good behaviour. They learn about healthy lifestyles. They have daily opportunities to be physically active outdoors and learn about food that is good for them. Children develop confidence in their own abilities as they climb and balance on the outdoor equipment.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make consistently good progress in all areas of learning. They have a positive approach to learning and are very sociable. More-able children behave very well, acting as positive role models to their younger peers who enjoy sharing experiences with them. Children are confident communicators and enjoy singing songs to each other. Older children develop their writing skills. They are beginning to recognise their name in print and to write it themselves. Young children enjoy learning how things work as they enthusiastically explore the lift and petrol pump in the small-world garage. Children are independent and inquisitive learners who acquire important skills, preparing them well for moving on to nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY424489 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 852503 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 16 November 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Hasland, Chesterfield. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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