Childminder EY414977

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 July 2016 13 May 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

 Children are happy, settled and confident. They build warm and trusting relationships with the childminder and one another. Children behave well and are polite and considerate. They are learning to be kind and caring towards each other. They share and take turns.  Children make good progress. The childminder uses assessments to check on their development effectively. She identifies children's next steps in their learning and helps close any gaps quickly. She plans interesting activities that support their learning well.  The childminder creates a safe and stimulating environment with a wide range of resources that children are able to choose freely for themselves. Children are comfortable in their surroundings and are developing their growing independence.  The childminder evaluates the quality of children's care and learning effectively to identify and make ongoing improvements. She involves the parents and children in the

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This provision is good

process to help identify areas to improve and develop.  The childminder promotes effective partnerships with parents and other professionals. She keeps them well informed about children's achievements and next steps in learning. She encourages parents to share information about their children's development at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not give older children time to think about how to respond to questions before moving conversations on.  On occasions, the childminder misses opportunities to help younger children to keep trying when carrying out simple tasks for themselves. She completes tasks for them, rather than encouraging them to persist.

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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

 build on older children's thinking skills and give them even more time to respond to questions and suggestions  support younger children further in persisting with activities that help extend their motivation to achieve.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed the childminder's interaction with the children in their play, both inside and outdoors.  The inspector looked at children's learning records and the planning documentation.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability and qualifications of the childminder, her documentation, policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk. She understands well what to do if she has any concerns about a child in her care. She assesses risks carefully to keep children safe. The childminder undertakes personal development, such as training, to help extend her knowledge and skills. The childminder is committed to improving her practice. She has addressed all of the actions and recommendations for improvement raised at her pervious inspection and now accurately assesses children's progress. The childminder works well with other settings that children attend and shares information about their learning needs and progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is experienced and has a secure understanding of how to promote children's learning through play. She gets to know children's particular ways of learning well and supports their interests effectively. Overall, the quality of teaching is good. The childminder interacts enthusiastically with children as she plays alongside them. She provides a good balance between the activities she leads and those that children choose. The childminder promotes literacy well in various ways. For example, she reads stories and plans specific, focused activities that help older children with their writing skills. She teaches early mathematics well. Children count as they play and recognise common shapes as they draw.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder nurtures children's social and emotional development effectively. She obtains detailed information from parents about children's individual needs and helps them to feel secure. She follows younger children's care routines closely and consistently and keeps parents informed each day. The childminder helps children to learn about keeping themselves healthy. For example, she teaches children to understand how germs are spread and the importance of washing their hands. Children make choices from food options that promote their good health and they benefit from fresh air and exercise every day. They enjoy exciting physical activities and have space to run freely to help promote their physical development. The childminder teaches children how to stay safe, for instance, when crossing roads. She also provides safe spaces to help babies develop their mobility successfully. Children learn about each other's similarities and differences and use

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

a variety of resources that help reflect diversity and acknowledge cultural differences.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are progressing well given their starting points. They learn skills to help them be well prepared for the next stage in their learning and starting school. They listen and concentrate well and have positive attitudes towards their learning. Children learn to share and develop friendships. They develop increasing confidence and independence in making choices, relating to others and caring for themselves. Older children are developing good early literacy and mathematical skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY414977 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 1043053 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010. She lives in Hilton, Derby. The childminding provision operates all year round from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for Christmas, bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 2. 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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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