Childminder EY468609

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 June 2016 30 April 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 evaluates her practice to ensure she makes ongoing improvements. She takes account of the co-minder's, parents' and children's views before she makes changes and improvements. She has addressed all actions and recommendations from her previous inspection.  Children make good progress. The childminder carefully observes children's play. She knows them very well and plans activities based on their interests and what they need to learn next.  The childminder provides a warm and friendly environment for children to play in. Children build warm and trusting relationships with the childminder and one another. Through her calm and consistent approach, the childminder helps children understand what is expected of them. They are kind, considerate and behave well.  Children benefit from playing outside regularly. They enjoy going out for walks or visits to local parks. They develop a positive approach to keeping fit and healthy.

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This provision is good

 The childminder has strong partnerships with parents. She provides them with useful information about her provision and shares information about children's achievements in their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always give children the time and opportunities they need to learn to think problems through. Occasionally, she gives the answer to the questions she asks too quickly, without giving children the time to think and respond.  There are not enough opportunities for children to build as fully as possible on their good early writing skills, particularly for those who prefer learning outdoors.

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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

 give children the time and opportunities they need to build fully on their thinking skills and to work out the answer to questions for themselves  provide more opportunities for all children to build further on their good early writing skills, particularly for those who prefer to learn outdoors.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder and the co-childminder and spoke to the children at convenient times throughout the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation of teaching activities with the childminder.  The inspector observed children playing in the garden and indoors. She observed children and assessed the quality of interactions between them and the childminder.  The inspector looked at the children's learning records and the planning documentation.  The inspector sampled documentation, including the childminder's self-evaluation documents, training record and action plan. She checked evidence of the childminder's suitability to care for children and her policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is enthusiastic about her role. She updates her knowledge and improves her practice, for example, through regular training and working with other professionals. This has helped her to improve how she uses observations to identify any gaps in children's learning. The childminder promotes children's safety well at all times. She uses robust risk assessments to ensure that her home and outings are suitable for children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection and the procedures to keep children safe from harm. She keeps her knowledge and skills up to date. For example, recent internet research helped her to learn about changes in legislation for protecting children. The childminder works in partnership effectively with other settings and professionals involved in children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is enthusiastic and uses her experience to promote children's learning effectively. She understands that children learn through play and skilfully guides their learning. She provides challenging activities that capture children's interest, enthusing and motivating them. For example, children plant seeds, feel the compost and learn about how the seeds grow. Overall, teaching is good. The childminder interacts in a positive manner. She provides good opportunities for children to learn about early mathematical skills well. Children count and older children recognise numbers. The childminder provides many opportunities for children to develop their small-muscle skills. One example of this is when younger children complete jigsaw puzzles and carefully put the pieces together. The childminder teaches children the sounds letters make to help promote early literacy skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder obtains detailed information from parents about children's needs so she can ensure they are met appropriately. Children are happy, settled and confident. The childminder encourages them to make choices and talks to them about the importance of handwashing. She promotes children's physical development well. The childminder actively promotes an understanding of equality and diversity. For example, children learn about their local community and celebrate different festivals to help gain an understanding of the wider world. The childminder praises children appropriately, which helps to boost their self-esteem and confidence. The childminder teaches children how to stay safe, for example, when crossing roads. She enables children to take calculated risks when using challenging equipment. Children are well prepared for their move on to pre-school or school.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including funded children, make good progress in learning, relative to their starting points when they first start to attend. Children are excited and enthusiastic early learners. They have a positive attitude to learning and are willing to have a go with new activities. Older children are gaining key skills for future learning. They are developing good literacy and mathematical skills. They listen and concentrate and are eager to explore and investigate.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY468609 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 1043842 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 30 April 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in West Hallam, Derbyshire. The childminder works with a co-childminder. The childminding provision operates Monday to Friday, with the exception of Tuesday. The provision operates from 7.30am until 5.30pm, all year round, except for Christmas, bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder receives funding for free early education for 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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