Childminder EY483438

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 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 develop warm, trusting relationships with the childminder. The childminder helps them to settle in successfully, and makes sure they feel safe and happy in her care.  The childminder provides a welcoming environment where children play and learn. She plans a broad range of activities linked to children's interests and learning priorities. This contributes towards children's good progress.  The childminder uses very positive and consistent methods to help children learn and maintain their good behaviour. She praises children often. Children develop good self- esteem and confidence, and play happily together. Children are polite and learn to respect each other's opinions, share and take turns.  Children enjoy lots of opportunities to play and learn through exploration and discovery outside. She helps them develop a great enjoyment of nature and a positive attitude to being active and to exercising.

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This provision is good

 The childminder evaluates her practice successfully to drive continuous improvement. She involves the parents and children in this process.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not involve parents sufficiently in her assessments of children's progress. She does not give them the support and encouragement they need to share information about what children are achieving at home.  The childminder's partnerships with other settings are not all established well enough to make sure information about children's learning and development is regularly shared.

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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

 give parents the support and encouragement they need to share information about what their children are learning at home, to help inform the assessments of children's progress  strengthen the links with other settings children attend and establish an effective two- way flow of information regarding children's learning and development.

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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 during their play, both inside and outdoors.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents expressed in writing.  The inspector looked at children's learning records. The inspector discussed with the childminder how she plans for children's individual learning needs.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder. She looked at a sample of documents, policies and procedures. The inspector discussed the training the childminder had attended and the impact it has had on her practice.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder provides a safe and secure home. She organises her home effectively to meet children's learning and care needs well. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder demonstrates confidently that she understands how to protect children from harm. She follows suitable procedures to promote their welfare. The childminder reflects on her practice. She has built on her knowledge and skills through regular training and by working alongside other childcare professionals. This has had a good impact on the learning experiences and care she offers children. The childminder successfully identifies new goals in children's learning and has high expectations for their progress. She uses skilful and effective teaching techniques to support their learning well. For example, she makes good use of spontaneous opportunities to support children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is enthusiastic about her role. She understands children's development and is responsive to their individual ways of learning. Teaching is good. She observes children and identifies their next steps in learning. She uses children's interests to encourage further development. The childminder makes learning enjoyable for children and skilfully provides challenges that successfully build on their existing abilities. For example, the childminder encourages children to develop their language skills and to use their senses as they enjoy an activity where they explore different textures. They excitedly find hidden treasure and shells in the sand and talk about the things they find. The childminder uses questions effectively and holds purposeful conversations to help extend children's speaking skills. The childminder provides many opportunities for children to develop their small-muscle skills. Children are imaginative and enjoy playing in the role

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

play kitchen. They pretend to make tea and go shopping.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are welcomed by the friendly childminder. The childminder ensures that children are given choices in their play and that they receive plenty of cuddles and attention. Children demonstrate that they are comfortable in their surroundings. The childminder supports them closely as they learn to manage practical tasks for themselves. Children follow good hygiene procedures and develop a positive awareness of healthy eating. They have a good variety of fruits for their snacks and enjoy home-made meals. The childminder carefully teaches children how to manage their own safety and to use tools and equipment with care. In the garden, for example, the childminder helps children to move independently up and down the steps carefully.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children concentrate well in activities and are motivated to learn. They listen well and develop a positive attitude to learning. They count as they play and are developing good early mathematical skills. Children enjoy looking at a variety of books, which helps them develop their literacy skills. They make choices and develop well socially. Children are acquiring key skills and are well prepared for their next steps in learning and starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY483438 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 999560 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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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 Poolsbrook, Chesterfield. The childminding provision operates Monday to Friday from 7am until 7pm all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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