Childminder EY469899

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 July 2016 30 May 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 has a calm and relaxing manner. She listens to children and speaks to them in a respectful way. She promotes children's social and emotional development very well. Children develop strong bonds with the childminder and demonstrate they feel comfortable in her care.  The childminder carries out thorough assessments of children's achievements. She uses the information she gains to ensure every child's learning needs are identified and met effectively. She identifies children's gaps in their development and closes them quickly. Children make good progress in relation to their starting points.  Children develop an awareness of a healthy lifestyle. They are encouraged to be physically active and follow good hygiene routines. They enjoy freshly prepared healthy snacks and meals.  The childminder manages children's behaviour well. Consistent expectations help children to know what is expected of them. Children behave well. They learn to share,

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This provision is good

take turns and are beginning to respect each other's views.  The childminder has established good partnerships with other professionals. They share clear and informative information to provide continuity in children's care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not explore all ways to encourage parents to share information about their children's achievements from home.  During creative activities the childminder has a tendency to take over the activity. At times, children do not fully express their ideas or explore the materials on offer to create their own ideas.

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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

 strengthen relationships with parents and encourage parents to share information about children's interests and learning at home to gain a broader picture of children's achievements  give children more freedom to become involved more in creative activities and provide them with even more opportunities so that they can fully express their own thoughts and ideas.

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Inspection activities

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

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the procedures to follow if they have concerns about a child in their care. She attends training to keep her knowledge up to date. She is aware of the signs that may indicate a child is at risk. The childminder organises her home effectively to meet children's learning and care needs well. Safety is highly promoted and children are supervised well at all times. The childminder demonstrates a good capacity for improvement. She regularly reflects on the service she provides and has addressed the actions and recommendations from her previous inspection. She actively seeks the views of children and parents to help improve the provision. Partnerships with other professionals are well established and this helps the childminder to promote each child's learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified and committed to her role. She understands child development and how children learn. She provides a wide range of opportunities to promote children learning. Overall, teaching is good. The childminder interacts positively with children while they are involved in their chosen play. She teaches communication and language skills well. She encourages purposeful conversations, introduces new words and uses questions effectively. Babies crawl and move around the room at ease, gathering things to play with. They handle toy cars and pass them from one hand to the other. The childminder uses this opportunity well. She builds on babies' play. She rolls the cars and babies roll them back. This helps to develop their handling skills effectively. Older children use pencils, holding them between their finger and thumb. They are learning to write their names accurately.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder knows children well. She finds out about their routines, likes and dislikes before they start. Children demonstrate they are happy and settled. The childminder gives children praise often and encourages them to be proud of their achievements. She recognises children's individual characters and nurtures these well. She provides children with opportunities to choose where and what they play with and promotes their growing independence. The childminder teaches children about staying safe in the home and when on outings. For example, children learn about road safety and using equipment correctly. The childminder takes children to various places in the community. Children mix with other children and this helps them develop their social skills in preparation for school.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning and development. They are kind, show respect for others and demonstrate good manners. They are motivated, eager to learn and join in activities with enthusiasm. They gain key skills to support their future learning. Older children are developing good literacy and mathematical skills. They demonstrate a love of books and independently sit and look at the pictures, chatting amongst themselves. They count and use mathematical language as they play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY469899 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 1043941 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Kilburn, Derbyshire. The childminding provision operates Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 5.30pm, all year round, except for Christmas, 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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