Childminder EY447214

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 October 2016 27 November 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 reflects thoughtfully on her practice. She evaluates her strengths and where to make improvements. She has addressed all the recommendations from her previous inspection. She has a clear vision for her continuous development.  The childminder provides a homely environment for the children in her care. Children are happy and settled, and demonstrate they feel safe and secure. They form strong attachments with the childminder which help to support their emotional development and well-being.  The childminder keeps parents well informed about their children's progress and she provides ideas to extend children's learning at home. Parents become involved in what their children are learning and are pleased about their children's progress.  Children make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder uses planning and assessment of children's achievements well to track their progress. She

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This provision is good

has a very good understanding of children's expected development and knows how to spot any gaps in their learning.  The childminder provides children with opportunities that help develop their social skills and gain confidence with other groups of children. She takes children on a wide range of outings and helps them to learn about the wider community.  The childminder is a very good role model for children. Children learn from her kind, calm and attentive approach. They are learning to be kind towards each other and are developing an understanding of sharing and turn taking. Children behave well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not give children sufficient time to respond to her questions and suggestions. She does not provide enough time for children to think before she moves them onto another activity.

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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 opportunities for children to respond to questions and suggestions, and help them make even more rapid progress in developing their language, communication and thinking skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the children and childminder at convenient times. She observed activities and interaction between the childminder and the children.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to and from written statements.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and the planning documentation.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder. The inspector sampled some of the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector looked at the childminder's self-evaluation record. She discussed how the childminder plans for and makes improvements to her provision.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is passionate about her role. She is motivated and committed to her professional development. She uses training to improve her practice and the quality of teaching. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder maintains a strong emphasis on children's safety and well-being. She is vigilant in her approach to keeping children safe and knows what action to take if she has any concerns about children's welfare. She has a good understanding of the signs and symptoms that indicate that a child may be at risk. The childminder builds positive partnerships with external agencies and other settings that children attend. She takes advice from other professionals and has the support of local networks where she can meet other childminders.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is very enthusiastic and well qualified. She uses her knowledge to provide good quality teaching. She understands that children learn through play. She knows the children very well and provides activities that are tailored to their individual needs. The childminder provides many opportunities for children to develop their small-muscle skills and imagination. For example, children use play dough and make cakes. They decorate the cakes with feathers and coloured straws using their imagination well. The childminder extends this learning effectively. Children pretend to cook the cakes and make cups of tea. They switch on the pretend kettle and giggle as they wait. Children use chalks and are beginning to learn to write. They make straight and circular lines and talk about their drawing. The childminder sits and snuggles with children as they listen to stories. Children thoroughly enjoy singing songs of their choice. Babies enjoy thoughtful and personalised

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The quality of care that children receive is very good. The childminder provides a very inviting, stimulating and well-resourced environment, indoors and outdoors. Children move around the home freely and select toys and equipment for play. The childminder makes good use of every opportunity to encourage children to be independent. For example, older children are beginning to manage their personal needs, such as putting on their own shoes. The childminder provides a healthy range of snacks and meals. Children grow fruit and are becoming aware of eating healthy foods. The childminder encourages children to wash their hands before eating and after playing outside. Children enjoy playing outside and visiting parks to help promote their physical development and enjoy the benefits of regular exercise. The childminder is a significant support in helping children as they move to pre-school or school.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including funded children, make good progress given their staring points. They are learning key skills in readiness for their next stage of learning and move on to school. Children are confident and independent learners, and they show high levels of self- esteem. They build good friendships with others. Children are developing their literacy and mathematical skills effectively.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY447214 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 1060245 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 27 November 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Bakewell, Derbyshire. The childminding provision operates on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8am until 6pm, all year round, except for Christmas and bank and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3. The childminder receives funding to provide free early years education for three- and four-year-old children.

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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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