Childminder EY445703

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 October 2016 6 December 2012

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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 and parents work closely together to share information about the children's care and learning needs. The childminder keeps parents well informed about children's progress and development. The childminder encourages parents to share information about what their child has learnt at home.  The childminder is motivated and committed to her professional development. She undertakes training and meets up with other childminders to enhance her ideas to benefit the children.  Children are happy and form close bonds with the childminder. They are well settled and demonstrate they are comfortable in their surroundings. The childminder has a very calm and caring approach, and knows the children well. Children receive warm and affectionate care from this attentive childminder.  The childminder successfully observes and assesses children while they play. She uses the information gained to identify any gaps in children's learning and closes them

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This provision is good

quickly. Children are making good progress.  Children enjoy playing outside. They take risks under the watchful eye of the childminder and extend their physical development well. They learn about the natural world, as they explore the garden and hunt for snails and spiders' webs  Children's behaviour is good. They are learning to be kind and caring towards each other from an early age. The childminder helps children well to develop an understanding of sharing and taking turns.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder is too quick in providing answers to her questions and suggestions. She does not wait for children to work them out for themselves.

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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

 extend children's thinking skills and learning further and provide them with even more time so that they can respond effectively to questions and suggestions.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to the children and the co-childminder 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 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. The inspector looked at a sample of documentation, including 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 is committed to providing a high-quality provision. She critically reflects on her provision and makes improvements. The childminder has addressed the recommendations from previous inspections. She now organises the outdoor environment effectively. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder demonstrates confidently how to protect children from harm and follows suitable procedures to promote their welfare. She follows effective safety procedures and provides a secure, child-friendly home. The childminder works with a co-childminder and they meet regularly to discuss the children's progress and plan for forthcoming events. The childminder successfully identifies new goals in children's learning and has high expectations for their progress. Partnerships with other early years providers are good. The childminder talks to staff at the school. She provides activities to help children be well prepared for their move to pre-school or school.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified and understands how to promote learning effectively. She is passionate about her role and teaches with enthusiasm. The childminder provides a selection of interesting activities that encourages learning. For example, children explore and investigate rice play. They pour rice through funnels and fill cups. The childminder uses this activity well to promote early mathematical skills, such as comparing sizes and counting. Overall, teaching is good. The childminder is positive and sensitive in her interaction with children. She promotes children's development of small-muscle skills well. She guides them as they make large houses out of bricks and complete jigsaws. Literacy skills are supported effectively. The childminder reads stories well and encourages children to write. For example, children use clipboards outside and draw the mini-beasts they have found in the garden.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides well-organised play spaces. The childminder ensures that children are given choices in their play and that they receive plenty of cuddles and attention. The childminder supports children closely as they learn to manage practical tasks for themselves and increase their growing independence. Children learn about healthy lifestyles. They follow good hygiene procedures, develop a positive awareness of healthy eating and enjoy regular exercise in the garden. The childminder encourages children to be polite and helpful to each other. Children learn about how to keep themselves safe within the home. The childminder extends this and talks to children about road safety when they are on outings. Children visit places in the community, such as local parks and toddler groups that help them mix with other children.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress given their starting points. They are confident, sociable and self-assured, and acquiring key skills for future learning. They concentrate, listen and have a positive attitude to learning. They are developing good independence skills and are learning how to take care of themselves. Children's literacy and mathematical skills are developing well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY445703 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 1060158 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 6 December 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Swadlincote, Derbyshire. The childminding provision operates Monday to Friday from 8am until 6pm all year round, except during bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder receives funding for free early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She holds an early years qualification at level 3. The childminder works with a co-childminder on a daily basis.

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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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