Childminder EY448527

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 February 2017 11 December 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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 Parents speak extremely highly of the childminder and appreciate the service provided for their children. They feel that their children benefit greatly from the time they spend with her. Parents are fully involved in their child's learning. They share information with the childminder about their children's achievements at home.  Teaching is good because the childminder has a thorough understanding of how children learn though play. She provides good, stimulating and challenging experiences for children through a wide range of activities. The playroom is well equipped and children independently access resources.  Children flourish in this safe, well organised and welcoming environment. They develop exceptionally strong attachments to the childminder who is warm and responsive to their individual needs.  The childminder purposefully takes children to groups where they can develop good social skills. Children learn to mix with others and embrace new situations with

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This provision is good

confidence.  Children behave extremely well. Good manners, kindness and respect are consistently encouraged and highly valued, consequently children are happy and settled.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet fully explored ways to further enhance her programme of professional development, in order to develop the quality of teaching to a higher 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

 focus the programme of professional development on improving teaching to a higher level so that children make even more rapid progress in their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the areas of the childminder's home, detached playroom and garden that are used for childminding.  The inspector observed teaching and learning activities and assessed the impact they have on children.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.  The inspector discussed the children's progress, assessment and planning with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other members of the family. She discussed the childminder's policies and procedures and plans for the future.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is motivated and passionate about her role. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a thorough understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She has a wealth of literature to refer to for further information. The childminder monitors children's progress to accurately target children's achievements. Any areas of learning that children fall behind with are quickly identified and set as a focus. The well-qualified childminder has a clear understanding of all legal requirements and implements these well. She takes account of the views of parents and the interests of children when identifying areas for improvement. For example, following feedback from parents, she now provides fresh fruit instead of a pudding for children at teatime.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes accurate observations of children as they play. She uses this information well to plan stimulating experiences and activities which support their good progress. The childminder interacts with enthusiasm and helps motivate children to learn. The childminder promotes children's mathematical understanding. Children count and talk about size and shape during a play dough activity. The childminder asks questions that encourage children to think for themselves and prompt them to recall things they already know. This also effectively supports children's developing language and communication skills. Children enjoy listening to well-read stories which are enhanced by the use of puppets and props to maintain their interest and concentration.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Exceptional arrangements to care for children are implemented consistently. The childminder ensures they all feel welcome and valued. Children delight in each other's company and make very firm friendships. Children explore their surroundings with confidence and play happily with others and on their own. Children develop excellent self- care skills and they attend to their personal hygiene needs with minimal assistance. The childminder is extremely effective in supporting children's growing understanding of how to keep themselves safe and healthy. She constantly praises their efforts, which gives them a deep sense of achievement. The childminder gives priority to supporting children to develop their independence skills. Children are encouraged to do things for themselves. They enjoy making their own wraps for lunch and choose the filling of their choice. Children enjoy a wide range of outings in the locality. This helps them to spend time in the

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

fresh air and build on their physical capabilities.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and motivated to learn. All children, including children who receive free early learning, are making good and occasionally outstanding progress. They are gaining key skills for future learning. The older children are well prepared for school. Children have good opportunities to recognise and write their own names. They learn about numbers, counting, shape and size as they play. Children's physical development is good. They learn to balance and climb and handle tools effectively.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY448527 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 1060303 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 December 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Eyam, Derbyshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Tuesday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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