Childminder EY468208

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 October 2016 21 August 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 organises her home and garden well to promote children's play and learning. She encourages them to share and play harmoniously together. Children have good social skills and behave well. They are polite, considerate and demonstrate respect for each other.  The childminder has a clear focus, drive and ambition to provide a good quality service. She evaluates her provision effectively to make improvements that benefit children's care, learning and development.  Children are happy and settled. They form strong attachments with the childminder. The childminder's warm and affectionate manner puts children at their ease. They are relaxed and feel safe and secure in the childminder's home.  The childminder assesses children's strengths, difficulties and progress carefully. She makes good use of her understanding to close any learning gaps. She prioritises children's learning and provides activities that challenge them well and meet their

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This provision is good

development needs. Children are progressing well.  The childminder promotes children's physical development effectively. Children are handling equipment well and gaining good control of their bodies. They use large equipment skilfully and learn to balance and climb.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Overall, the childminder has good partnerships with parents. However, she has not found successful ways for parents to share what they know their children can do at home.  Children do not have the best possible opportunities to learn about people's differences and similarities beyond their own experiences.

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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 the positive partnerships with parents and develop systems that help parents share information about children's interests and learning at home  provide children with even more opportunities to help them extend their awareness of people's similarities and differences in the wider world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had ongoing discussions with the childminder and spoke to the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed activities and interactions between the childminder and the children.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at information about children's attendance and development.  The inspector took account of parents' views through written feedback.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation which included the childminder's suitability checks, policies and procedures. She discussed the childminder's self- evaluation and her plans for the future.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is experienced and dedicated to her role. She has built on her knowledge and skills through regular training and working alongside other childcare professionals. This has had a good impact on the learning experiences and care she offers children. She has addressed the actions and recommendations from her previous inspection. Children are now transported to school safely and independently access the toys they wish to play with. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues and the procedures to follow should she have any concerns. She has a good understanding of the signs and symptoms that indicate that a child may be at risk. The childminder implements detailed policies and procedures, including daily risk assessments, to support the effective day-to-day running of her provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified and understands how to promote children's learning well. Teaching is consistently good. The childminder is enthusiastic and has clear expectations of the children. She provides a wide range of activities to help children achieve their goals and plans a good balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities. The childminder responds effectively to children's interests and uses these to support their learning. To help children's awareness of mathematics, she provides board games which they like to play. This helps children to count and recognise numbers and shapes. The childminder talks to children in ways that develop their skills and understanding well. For instance, during snack time the childminder uses an effective mixture of questions and suggestions to develop children's speaking skills. Early writing skills are promoting well. Children draw pictures well using chalks on the patio outside and learn to write their name.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a very inviting, stimulating and well-resourced environment which children enjoy using, both indoors and outside. She ensures that children are given choices in their play and promotes their independent skills well. Children demonstrate that they are confident and comfortable in their surroundings. The childminder provides a healthy range of snacks and helps the children understand about healthy options. She encourages children to wash their hands before eating and they know the importance of good personal hygiene procedures. Children have daily opportunities to be out in the fresh air. They walk to school, play in the garden and have opportunities to visit the local park and woodlands. This helps them to be active and strengthens children's understanding about keeping healthy and safe. The childminder has formed good relationships with the local school. She uses these partnerships to ensure that children benefit from consistent

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress given their starting points. Children are confident and motivated to learn. They are acquiring key skills for future learning. They concentrate and listen and are willing to try new things. Children are developing growing independence and learning to care for their personal needs well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY468208 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 1044074 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 21 August 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in South Normanton, Derbyshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for Christmas, family and bank 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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