Childminder EY420723

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 July 2016 23 February 2015

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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

 Children are happy and well settled. They form close bonds with the childminder, demonstrating that they feel safe, secure and have a strong sense of belonging. The childminder is a good role model and praises children often. She has a calm, caring approach and knows the children well.  Children make good progress. The childminder successfully observes the children and uses the information she gathers to accurately identify the next steps in their learning. This helps her to plan activities based on children's interests and learning needs.  The childminder provides children with opportunities that help them 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.  The childminder supports young children's speaking skills well. She interacts with children in positive ways and joins in with their play effectively. She repeats words

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This provision is good

sensitively, provides them with a running commentary of what they are doing and encourages children to talk.  The childminder has established good partnerships with other early years providers and professionals. She talks to staff at the school and helps children be well prepared for their move to school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder works closely with parents, she has not fully developed ways for all parents to share what they know their children can do at home.  The childminder does not consistently reinforce thorough hygiene routines. Some children do not wash their hands before having snack.

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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

 develop effective ways of encouraging parents to share information about their children's achievements at home  encourage children to consistently follow positive handwashing routines.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to children at various times during the inspection.  The inspector observed the childminder and the children while they took part in activities and play.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector sampled children's development records and discussed children's progress with the childminder.  The inspector sampled some of the childminder's documentation, including the childminder's self-evaluation form, policies and procedures. She also checked the suitability of the childminder to work with children and her qualifications.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder completes safeguarding training and understands appropriate procedures to follow should a concern arise about a child. She completes risk assessments and puts relevant preventions in place. These promote children's safety and welfare and reassure parents. The childminder is committed to her role and to improving her provision. She organises her home effectively to meet children's learning and care needs well. She reflects on her practice and involves parents and children in this process. The steps taken to improve her practice since her last inspection have had a positive impact on children's learning and welfare. The childminder reads articles and talks to other childminders to support her professional development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is passionate about her role. She is well qualified and uses her experience and knowledge effectively. The quality of the childminder's teaching is good. She understands child development and that children learn through play. The childminder interacts in a positive manner with the children. She uses effective teaching techniques and has a good knowledge of children's individual needs and interests. The childminder provides many opportunities for children to develop their manipulation and small-muscle skills. For example, young children use electronic toys and the childminder encourages them to press the buttons and turn the switches. The childminder has a large selection of books which she regularly shares with the children. The childminder and children snuggle together and look at the books. The children are enthusiastic and thoroughly enjoy listening to the stories.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder creates a warm and friendly environment where children confidently move around the rooms. Sensitive care and attention are given to children's individual care routines, sleep patterns and parents' preferences. The childminder ensures that children make choices in their play and that they receive plenty of cuddles and attention. This provides a firm base for promoting children's personal, social and emotional development. Children are learning to respect each other and their behaviour is good. They share, take turns and play cooperatively together. The childminder supports children to learn about how to keep themselves safe. She talks to them about not running inside and teaches them about road safety. The childminder provides daily opportunities for children to be out in the fresh air on walks or at the local woodland park. She provides healthy foods for children and promotes an awareness of leading a healthy lifestyle.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are excited and enthusiastic in their play and show an eagerness to learn. They have a positive attitude to learning and are well motivated. All children are progressing well given their starting points. They are acquiring key skills for future learning. Children are developing good physical and communication skills. They are beginning to develop mathematical skills; they count and compare sizes as they play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY420723 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 1050648 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011. The childminding provision operates Monday to Friday from 7am until 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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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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