Childminder EY481664

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 August 2016 Not applicable

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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 form secure attachments with the childminder. The childminder has flexible settling-in arrangements that meet children's individual needs. Children are happy and keen to take part in challenging activities. Children develop positive attitudes towards learning and this prepares them well for future learning.  The childminder has effective partnerships with parents. Parents contribute to children's assessments and share what children have achieved at home.  The childminder uses accurate assessments to check on and promote children's learning. She provides good activities to meet all children's needs and interests. Children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder is a good role model for the children and helps them to understand about behaviour rules. Children know what she expects and behave very well. They learn to share, take turns and respect each other.  Children have an understanding of healthy lifestyles and confidently name foods that

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This provision is good

are good for them to eat. They competently wash their hands to remove germs. The childminder extensively promotes children's good health through a wide range of activities, including physical exercise.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not support children enough to develop their ideas and lead their own learning.  The childminder does not share enough information with other settings where children attend that enables a shared approach to children's learning.

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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 even more opportunities for children to express their thoughts and follow their ideas through  strengthen the two-way flow of information with other settings children attend to help promote a consistent approach to children's learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the children and childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed the interaction between the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of parents' views by reading their written comments.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and the planning documentation.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder. She sampled some of her documentation, policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is very enthusiastic and reflects well on her practice. She is dedicated to driving improvement forward. She strives to make changes that successfully improve outcomes for children. The childminder uses children's and parents' views to help her improve the quality of her provision. She successfully identifies training needs that have a positive impact on children's learning and development. The childminder monitors the performance of her assistant to help ensure she is delivering effective teaching. She meets up with her assistant regularly to discuss the children's progress and to help identify any training needs the assistant may have. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder implements robust safeguarding procedures and understands child protection issues. She effectively promotes children's safety and welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified and experienced. She understands child development well and how to promote children's learning effectively. The childminder knows children well. She provides children with a variety of interesting learning opportunities that meet their needs and support their progression. For example, children enjoy playing with the water. The childminder supports and guides this well. She encourages the children to push the boats along, and talks to them about the boats floating and sinking. The childminder is skilful at promoting children's communication and language skills. She encourages conversations and introduces new words to help extend children's vocabulary. Children are learning to count and understand mathematical language, such as full and empty, as they fill the buckets with water. Children demonstrate that they love singing and story time and learn to listen and concentrate effectively.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are comfortable and secure in the childminder's care and play happily in her welcoming home. The childminder provides well organised and welcoming play spaces. She supports children well to become confident and independent learners. The childminder encourages the children to play safely. Children use the well-resourced garden daily and enjoy regular visits to the park. These activities help children to learn about taking risks and keeping themselves safe. The childminder takes the children into the local community and to toddler groups. Children learn to mix with other children and build friendships that help prepare them for their move to school. Children receive frequent praise for their achievements, which helps to develop their confidence and self-esteem.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good social skills and behave really well. All children make consistently good progress from their starting points. They are willing to try new things and develop independent skills from an early age. Children's physical development is good. They learn to climb and balance and have good control of the tools they use. Older children's literacy and mathematical skills are developing effectively.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY481664 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 990100 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 12 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014. She lives in Belper, Derbyshire. She occasionally works with an assistant. The childminding provision operates Monday to Friday from 7am until 6pm, all year round, except for Christmas and bank and family holidays. The childminder receives funding for free early education for two- and three-year-old children. She 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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