Childminder EY482023

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 October 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

 The childminder provides excellent support for children to learn to form positive relationships with others, recognise feelings and emotions and understand and follow rules. She is extremely calm and patient when managing inappropriate behaviour. She consistently reinforces good behaviour and uses lots of positive language during play, such as let's work together.  The childminder provides very effective support to promote children's emotional well- being. She takes the time to get to know children before they start, so that they have already begun to bond with her. The childminder is very fair in her interactions with children. Parents and carers comment positively on how she treats the minded children like her own.  The childminder organises the environment well to encourage children's independence, exploration and imagination. She provides children with two different attractive den areas to play in. Children thoroughly enjoy the freedom to play outside whenever they

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This provision is good

wish.  The childminder carefully considers the planning of activities to support children's learning and development in a fun way. For example, children dress in different outfits, when listening to a story, to develop their self-care skills. She also makes sure that children have a broad range of experiences to foster their enjoyment.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make it clear to parents and carers what children are learning next so that they can support this learning at home.  The childminder does not always give children sufficient time to respond to questions or comments, and occasionally interrupts their play with over use of questions.

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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 parents and carers with more information about what their children are learning next and support them to guide learning at home  improve teaching skills, in order to always give children enough time to respond to what they hear with relevant comments, questions or actions.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector discussed the planning of activities with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of training.  The inspector spoke to a small selection of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is committed to developing her practice to positively impact on the children she cares for. This includes acting on feedback from parents and carers. The childminder is constantly evaluating what works well and how she can improve. She makes very good use of ideas from other childcare settings to strengthen her own practice. She gives good consideration to training to ensure that it meets her own professional development needs. The childminder has a clear and useful system to check on children's progress in their learning and quickly identify any gaps. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of the possible indicators of abuse and understands the procedures to follow if she had a concern about a child's well-being. The garden is organised well to ensure children's safety. Partnerships with the school that children attend are well established. The childminder complements school activities and

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

ensures consistent support for children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has high expectations of children's achievements. She gathers detailed information about children's development when they first start. She plans a good range of interesting activities to help children to build on what they can already do. The childminder is thorough in observing children's learning. She pays particular attention to the progress children make. If this slows down at all she explores why this might be and how she can provide additional support. The childminder provides a range of opportunities for children to enjoy outings and regularly visits stay-and-play groups. Parents and carers express how pleased they are with the variety of activities she offers. The childminder effectively supports children to develop their vocabulary and pronounce words correctly. As children play with water the childminder encourages them to experiment making different marks.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a very positive role model. She is very caring towards the children and sensitive to their needs. For example, she plays music to alleviate children's frustrations or when they are tired. The childminder effectively promotes children's good health. She prepares all her own meals so that she can provide children with a healthy diet. Children receive very good support to help them to understand how to keep themselves safe. The childminder uses consistent phrases so that children recognise why certain actions are unsafe. The childminder helps children to recognise good health and hygiene practice from a young age. For example, she teaches them how to correctly wash their hands and reminds them to catch their cough.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They develop kind and caring attitudes towards each other. They demonstrate high levels of independence, for example, they help to set the table at mealtimes without prompt. Children initiate and engage themselves in pretend play, developing their imaginative skills. They are confidently developing the skills they need for their next stage in learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY482023 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 995496 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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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 and lives in Long Eaton. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, 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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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