Childminder EY460314

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 January 2017 26 November 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 childminder reflects well on her practice. She is very enthusiastic and strives to make changes that successfully improve outcomes for children. She has addressed the recommendations from the previous inspection effectively.  Children are happy and settled. They form strong attachments with the childminder. The childminder promotes children's welfare and emotional development well. She manages children's behaviour very effectively and encourages them to share and play harmoniously together. Children are beginning to respect others.  Children make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder assesses children's development carefully. She observes children while they play and identifies any gaps in their learning and closes them quickly.  The childminder is skilful at promoting children's communication and language skills. She encourages conversations and extends children's vocabulary, thinking and speaking

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This provision is good

skills.  The childminder establishes good partnerships with parents. She keeps them fully informed of their children's progress. Parents contribute to their children's assessments by sharing what they have achieved at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, during focused adult-led activities, the childminder does not give children sufficient time to respond to suggestions. She does not consistently help them to make even more rapid progress in developing their problem-solving skills.

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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 suggestions and fully develop their problem-solving skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children involved in activities and the childminder's interaction with them. She spoke with children and the childminder at convenient times throughout the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of written views from parents.  The inspector discussed children's learning records, assessments and the planning with the childminder.  The inspector discussed some of the childminder's policies and procedures and the areas she has identified for improvement. She also looked at evidence of the childminder's qualifications and suitability.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder provides a welcoming, safe and secure home. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection and the procedures to keep children safe from harm. She knows who to contact should she have a child protection concern. She completes thorough risk assessments for her home and outings and teaches children about safe practices. The childminder is committed and passionate about her role. She has built on her knowledge and skills through regular training and working alongside other childcare professionals. This has helped her to improve how she promotes and extends children's learning well. The childminder builds positive partnerships with external agencies and other settings children attend. She shares information about children to help support continuity of learning and care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The experienced childminder has a very good understanding of how children learn through play. She knows the children very well and she plans activities that are tailored to their individual needs and interests. She engages with them well through effective interaction. Overall, the childminder interacts well with children, supporting and guiding them effectively. Children enjoy books and listen attentively to stories as they learn to concentrate and listen well. They thoroughly enjoy the very good balance of stimulating activities planned by the childminder. For example, children watch water change colour. They pour and splash the water and use a selection of containers to fill and empty. Early writing skills are typically taught well. Children are learning to hold tools effectively and use crayons and pens to make circular and straight marks. The childminder extends children's learning effectively. For example, she provides number cards on the wall and

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a friendly and welcoming environment that encourages children to learn. She finds out about children's capabilities and interests before they start. Children demonstrate that they are comfortable in their surroundings. They confidently move from one room to the next, choosing their play. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles well. She encourages children to follow good hygiene procedures and offers healthy choices at snack and mealtimes. Children have plenty of opportunities to exercise, helping to promote their physical development. For example, they enjoy regular visits to the park and walks around the community. The childminder promotes diversity well. She provides good opportunities for children to develop essential social skills ready for their eventual move on to pre-school and school. For example, they visit local groups where they learn to mix and make friendships with other children.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are progressing well and acquiring the necessary skills for their future learning and school. Children are confident and independent learners, and show high levels of self- esteem. They have good social skills and a positive attitude towards learning. They are well mannered, polite and are learning to care for others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY460314 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 1066770 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 19 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 26 November 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in Matlock, Derbyshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for the week between Christmas and New Year, bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3. She receives funding for free early education for two- and three-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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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