Childminder EY440720

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 April 2016 29 August 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

 The childminder provides a broad selection of activities and resources, both indoors and in the gardens that helps support and motivate learning. She plans interesting activities that encourage children to think and use their imagination.  Children are happy in the childminder's care. They develop a good sense of belonging and form strong attachments with the childminder. She is kind, caring and sensitive to every child's needs. The childminder uses information from parents to help settle children when they first start to attend. This helps them feel safe and secure.  Children's behaviour is good. The childminder provides clear guidance for children about what is acceptable behaviour. She teaches children to share and take turns.  Children learn about good hygiene routines and managing risks through the routines of the day. For example, they understand the importance of handwashing before eating.

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This provision is good

The childminder is keen to ensure that children know how to keep themselves safe on the daily walk to school.  Children develop good communication and language skills. The childminder regularly talks to children. She asks them questions and encourages them to respond. The childminder models and repeats words to reinforce children's rapidly developing vocabulary.  The childminder works successfully in partnerships with parents, in order to promote continuity and consistency in children's care and learning. They share information about children's current interests.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder accurately evaluates the quality of her provision, in order to maintain good standards, she has not considered how she might use her evaluation to help her achieve excellent outcomes for all children.

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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 self-evaluation and increase the potential to raise the good standards of teaching and care further, in order to achieve excellent outcomes for all children.

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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 completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and talked to children at appropriate times.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and children's records.  The inspector took into account the verbal and written views of parents and children who attend the setting.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder implements a good range of policies and procedures that helps her run the provision effectively and keep children safe. There are good systems in place to identify and act on risks. She provides a safe environment for children to play and learn in. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is familiar with the local child protection procedures. She is alert to any signs that may indicate children may be at risk of abuse and she is aware of what to do if she has concerns for a child's welfare. She keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date through attending regular refresher training. The childminder monitors and tracks children's learning and development effectively to ensure they make good progress. Any gaps in their learning are swiftly identified and addressed.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has many years experience of caring for young children. She has a good understanding of how they learn. The childminder observes children as they play. She makes assessments about what they have achieved and what they need to do next, in order to progress. The childminder ensures they have daily opportunities for outdoor play. Children show delight and become engrossed as they paint with water on the patio, looking at the marks they make and watching them disappear as they dry. The childminder often plays alongside children, asking them questions and showing interest in the things they say and do. Children are happy and ready to learn. Children enjoy playing a wide variety of games which the childminder uses to encourage them to learn to share.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gathers comprehensive information on each child's individual needs and meets these well. Children make good friendships with the other children attending the setting. This is evident as they share, take turns and help each other. The childminder frequently praises children's efforts and achievements. This helps raise children's confidence and self-esteem. The childminder promotes children's early independence well. She encourages children to manage tasks, such as changing their clothes and putting their shoes and coats on before going outside. The childminder promotes children's good health and skills in taking care of their own needs through routines, regular fresh air and exercise. The childminder visits a variety of local parks, childminding groups and the local shops. This provides the children with opportunities to learn to mix with others in the local community. Parents are very happy with the care and education their children receive.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident, happy and settled. All children are working comfortably within the typical range expected for their age. Children develop their problem solving and number skills through everyday activities, such as counting how many pieces of watermelon they have eaten at snack time. Good attention is given to helping all children build firm foundations for their future learning, in preparation for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY440720 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 1042246 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 29 August 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Dronfield, Derbyshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 4. She offers 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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