Childminder EY377816

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 July 2016 14 July 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

 The childminder makes effective use of detailed observations and assessments. She accurately identifies children's next steps in learning and plans appropriate activities to support them to make good progress from their starting points. Children are being prepared well for the move to nursery or school.  The childminder provides a wide range of resources that helps promote children's knowledge of their community and of other people. Children's behaviour is very good. They have respect for each other and play well together.  The childminder develops an effective two-way flow of information between herself and children's parents. She consistently shares precise information about children's ongoing progress with parents to help them guide their child's learning at home. Positive feedback from parents demonstrates their high regard for the childminder and the service she offers.  The childminder has successfully addressed the actions and recommendation from her

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This provision is good

last inspection. This demonstrates her ability to improve and to further develop the provision. She is well organised and maintains appropriate records safely in line with legal requirements, such as information about the allergens in foods and medication records.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always provide enough opportunities for children to fully develop their understanding of technology.  The childminder does not yet take part in professional development opportunities to raise the quality of teaching to the highest level.

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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

 provide children with more opportunities to experience and learn about technology  take part in more professional development opportunities that increase the potential to raise the quality of teaching to an outstanding level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and the planning documentation.  The inspector observed a planned activity and jointly evaluated this with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members and of the childminder's qualifications. She also looked at the childminder's self-evaluation form and discussed her improvement plan.  The inspector asked the childminder questions about her practice at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of the written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the procedure to follow if she is concerned that a child is at risk of harm. She is extremely vigilant about keeping children safe and completes regular risk assessments to identify and minimise any risks to children. The childminder involves other professionals, children and parents when reviewing her practice and seeks their ideas. She evaluates her provision to identify what works well and which aspects of practice she would like to improve. Children's monitoring information is reviewed on a regular basis. This helps the childminder to identify and address any possible gaps in children's achievements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The experienced and well-qualified childminder uses her good knowledge of how children learn to provide exciting and stimulating activities for them. Children are busy and engaged throughout their time with the childminder, both indoors and outdoors. They thoroughly enjoy playing hide and seek with letters in the garden. The childminder uses every opportunity to challenge children's thinking skills and guide them to use their imagination. Children eagerly take part in identifying the things bugs can do when playing outside. The childminder provides plenty of opportunities to extend children's vocabulary. For example, she skilfully adds new words throughout children's play and engages them in conversations. Children happily discuss all the resources they have found that are red when playing collection games. Children have many opportunities to develop key skills in literacy and mathematics. For example, they identify letters, numbers and colours when

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is warm and caring and children respond to her well. Children's opinions and ideas are valued by the childminder. This helps to promote their self-confidence and develops a sense of belonging within her welcoming home environment. Children's good health is promoted well. They benefit from activities in the fresh air and get lots of exercise during frequent visits to local play areas. Meals provided for the children are very nutritious and contribute to a balanced diet. Children are developing good independence skills. For example, the childminder encourages children to put on their own shoes and tend to their own toileting needs.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and are working within the typical range of development for their age. Children are very motivated to learn and they are developing good listening and attention skills. They willingly try new activities and show an interest in the world around them. Children are curious and confident learners. They show good concentration skills. This supports them well with the abilities and knowledge they require for their future learning in school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY377816 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 1051172 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 14 July 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in Chesterfield. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds an appropriate 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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