Childminder EY450876

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 April 2016 11 February 2013

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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 homely environment for the children in her care. She has a kind and caring nature. She spends time getting to know children and their families. Children develop strong, trusting relationships with her and are happy and confident.  The childminder uses effective assessments of children's development to monitor progress in their learning. She identifies children's next steps in their learning and plans activities that meet their needs. Children make good progress.  The childminder provides children with opportunities that help develop their social skills and gain confidence with other groups of children. She takes them on a wide range of outings and helps them learn about the wider community. Children demonstrate that they are confident and move around the home at ease.  The childminder demonstrates a commitment for improvement. She maintains a varied range of professional development, such as attending beneficial networking events and

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This provision is good

training.  The childminder has good relationships with parents. She keeps them well informed about their children's development. She promotes continuity of care and learning and encourages parents to share information about their children's development at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not provide children with opportunities for them to play or complete tasks for themselves. This often leads to children finding it difficult to tolerate delay when their needs are not immediately dealt with.

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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

 extend opportunities for children to help develop their independence skills to a higher level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took into account the written views of parents.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at convenient times. She observed children engaged in activities and the childminder's interaction with them.  The inspector looked at the children's learning records. She discussed with the childminder how she monitors children's progress.  The inspector sampled a range of documents that the childminder uses to support her practice, including policies and procedures. She checked on the suitability and qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector held a joint observation with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is committed to providing a high-quality service. She has completed all of the actions and recommendations since the previous inspection. The childminder reflects well on all aspects of her work. She implements effective self-assessment methods, helping her to identify any areas of strength and improvements for her practice. The childminder reviews children's development on a regular basis. The childminder is committed to ensuring children are safe and happy. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a thorough understanding of her role to protect children from harm. She is aware of the signs that may indicate a child is at risk. She demonstrates that she confidently knows the procedures to follow should she have any concerns regarding their welfare. Partnerships with other early years providers and professionals are good.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is passionate about her role. She understands child development and that children learn through play. She provides a range of activities that promotes children's learning effectively. The childminder knows the children's level of development well. She tailors the planning of activities to suit their needs and match them to what they need to learn next. Teaching is good. The childminder interacts with the children and promotes communication and language skills effectively. She encourages children to hold conversations and uses questioning well to extend their learning. For example, children talk about the Queen's birthday and their own experiences as they make pictures of crowns. Children explain how they are going to decorate the crowns using glitter and sequins. They hold pencils and glue spreaders skilfully as they create their pictures. They use their imagination and creativity effectively.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder offers children encouragement and praise, helping build their self-esteem. Children behave extremely well. The childminder encourages children to follow effective hygiene procedures. Older children have a good understanding of the importance of self- care. The childminder helps children to learn about keeping healthy. For example, she provides nutritional snacks and meals and daily access to outdoor play and exercise. Children take part in activities and discussions with the childminder, helping them to develop their understanding about staying safe. Children use equipment carefully and learn about crossing the road safely. The childminder helps to prepare children well for their move on to school. There are good links with the local school.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are progressing well in their learning given their starting points. They are acquiring most key skills in preparation for school. Children develop effective literacy skills. They listen to well-read stories and are beginning to write their names. Children's physical development is good. They climb, balance and move using control of their bodies effectively. Children are developing good mathematical skills. They play board games and recognise numbers and shapes as they play. Children have a positive attitude to learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY450876 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 1042685 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 11 February 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Alfreton, Derbyshire. The childminding provision operates all year round from 7am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for Christmas, 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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