Childminder EY427891

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 April 2016 1 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

 Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder discusses with parents what children can already do during settling-in visits. She keeps them informed about their child's progress and provides them with ideas about how they can extend their children's learning at home. This two-way flow of information with parents contributes to the good progress children make.  The childminder is a good role model. Her consistent boundaries for expected behaviour help children learn to behave well. Children enjoy strong relationships with the childminder and with each other. This helps their social development, in readiness for school.  Partnerships with other providers are strong. The childminder is skilled at sharing information with the nurseries that children attend and identifies activities to complement their learning in other settings.  The childminder reviews her provision and the views of parents and children are

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This provision is good

actively considered. She identifies her strengths and makes clear plans for the areas she wants to develop.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although children benefit from good interaction with the childminder, they are not always able to think for themselves as the childminder is sometimes overly directive during their play.  Children's numeracy and literacy skills are not always as well promoted when playing outdoors as they are indoors.

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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

 enhance opportunities for children to complete more activities independently  extend the good opportunities that exist indoors for developing children's literacy and numeracy skills in the outside activities that they also participate in.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and the planning documentation.  The inspector observed a planned activity and jointly evaluated this with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members, and the childminder's qualifications. She also looked at the childminder's self-evaluation form and discussed her improvement plan.  The inspector asked the childminder questions about her practice at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers spoken to on the day of the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder fully understands her responsibilities to protect children from harm. She knows what to do should she have any concerns regarding a child's welfare. Furthermore, the childminder carries out regular risk assessments and puts suitable measures in place to help keep children safe. The childminder is very organised and the documentation supporting her practice is well maintained. The childminder is well qualified and knowledgeable about child development. Since her last inspection, she has completed a level 3 qualification and attends ongoing training to improve her knowledge and skills. The childminder seeks support through her local authority development worker to enhance her understanding of legislative changes.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children extremely well. She completes thorough observations and assessments of children's learning. The childminder uses this information to plan a wide range of activities according to children's ages, interests and stages of development. The childminder uses a robust system to monitor children's achievements. This helps to ensure that any gaps in their development are promptly followed up. The childminder skilfully models language to promote children's developing vocabularies. They talk confidently and animatedly with the childminder and each other about the colour and texture of socks when playing games.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are cared for in a warm and welcoming environment. The childminder ensures settling-in arrangements are flexible to meet children's individual needs. Children arrive eager to see their friends and join in with activities. The childminder ensures toys and resources are well organised and clearly displayed so that children can easily make choices in their play. The childminder makes good use of resources in the local area to broaden children's experiences. Children enjoy taking cakes to the elderly people living in the neighbouring road. Children learn to take responsibility and help to tidy-away toys and resources after play. They are encouraged to manage their personal needs and develop their self-care skills. For example, they put on their shoes and coats independently before they go outdoors. The childminder values children's opinions. They are given lots of choices throughout the day, such as what food they would like to eat. Children are active

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

and have opportunities to build on their physical skills, both indoors and outside.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children's confidence is growing and they are eager to try things out for themselves. They display curiosity and imagination and are enthusiastic learners as they play and explore activities that interest and motivate them. Children have fun and show they are developing the key skills that will prepare them for the eventual move to school. All children are making expected progress from their individual starting points.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY427891 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 852830 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 30

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 1 November 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Derbyshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder works with two other registered childminders.

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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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