Childminder EY335301

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 October 2016 22 April 2013

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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 very experienced childminder demonstrates consistently good teaching skills. She has a good understanding of how children develop and has high aspirations for what they can accomplish. Children are keen and inquisitive learners.  The childminder is highly skilled and sensitive in helping all children form secure emotional attachments. She effectively prepares existing children for the arrival of new children into her care. Consequently, children's well-being needs are met and they build positive attachments to her and the other children attending.  The childminder makes regular and precise observations and assessments of the children's achievements. She quickly identifies any gaps in their learning. She plans activities that challenge them and help them to make good progress towards the early learning goals.  Young children are gaining a good understanding of what is and is not acceptable behaviour. They listen carefully to the childminder as she helps them to manage their

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This provision is good

own risks and challenges well.  A range of well-implemented policies and procedures helps the childminder to keep children safe and secure. She identifies and successfully minimises potential risks.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully make the best use of information gained from parents about what children already know and can do when they first join the setting.  The childminder's self-evaluation and professional development programme are not targeted highly enough on raising the standard of teaching to an exceptional level.

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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

 gather more information when children first start about what they already know, can do and enjoy at home  focus self-evaluation and professional development more sharply to raise the quality of teaching to a higher level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching, indoors and outside, and assessed the impact this has on the children's learning.  The inspector jointly evaluated the children's learning with the childminder.  The inspector looked at the areas of the home that are used by the children. She spoke to the childminder and interacted with the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at assessments of children's progress and the planning documentation.  The inspector checked the suitability of the childminder, household members and her assistant. She looked at a sample of the childminder's policies and procedures and discussed the childminder's plans for improvement.  The inspector took account of the views of parents, expressed through their written testimonials.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the correct procedures to take should she have any concerns about the welfare of children in her care. She has a good partnership with the local authority improvement advisor. This, as well as keeping up to date with mandatory training, such as safeguarding, helps her to keep up with any changes in legislation. Throughout her practice the childminder helps children understand about right and wrong. She helps all children, including the youngest, to learn to respect, listen to and help their friends. The childminder's assistant does not currently work directly with the children. However, the childminder knows to supervise him and ensure that he is aware of his responsibilities to keep children safe from harm.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder, overall, works closely with parents, other family members and the children's key person, if they attend other settings. This helps her share information about the children's progression and offer ideas to further support their learning. Young children are very self-assured. They initiate friendly interactions and conversations with the childminder and their friends. They listen well and demonstrate good speaking skills for their age. Children enjoy role playing and represent their own thoughts and ideas well through their play. They confidently dress up in a crocodile costume and a pair of sparkly princess shoes. Additionally, they place a baby doll in the toy high chair and very carefully pretend to spoon feed it.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children freely choose what they want to play with from a wide range of activities and resources. The childminder reflects well on what has stimulated a child's earlier curiosity and gives them the time to develop this interest through their play. For example, the childminder finds a watering can and helps the child fill it with water so they can wash their scooter and tricycle wheels. The childminder is aware this interest has stemmed from the child experiencing a flat tyre on their car journey that morning. On walks to school and visiting local play parks, children are encouraged to listen to the noise the wind makes in the trees and the different sounds birds make. This helps children to develop care and concern for living things and the environment. The childminder complements what children learn at other settings they attend. For example, she provides additional activities that help them to gain a better knowledge about the different types of elephants and

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. They have good memory skills and quickly find and match the picture card to the picture on their game board. Children enjoy carrying out small tasks, such as getting their own chair to sit on. They are confident to try new activities and ask for help when they need it. They value the praise they are given. They are gaining the skills that will prepare them well for their next stage of development, such as moving on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY335301 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 1064878 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 19

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 22 April 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in West Hallam, Ilkeston, Derbyshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder is registered to work with an assistant.

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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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