Childminder EY281889

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 February 2017 10 May 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 experienced childminder is calm and attentive to children. She has a good understanding of how children play and learn. All children achieve well from their individual starting points in their learning and development.  The childminder makes good use of her close links with other childminders to help her develop her practice. She has made good improvements since the last inspection.  The childminder is a positive role model and children's behaviour is good. She gives them clear guidance about how to behave and teaches them to share and take turns. The childminder develops very positive relationships with parents. They value the guidance and support she provides.  The childminder develops strong relationships with children. She knows them well as individuals and supports their personal and emotional development effectively. She provides a warm, welcoming and stimulating environment where children have access

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This provision is good

to a balanced range of easily accessible resources. They make independent choices as they play.  The childminder helps the children to develop a good understanding of healthy lifestyles and to be physically active, including taking regular walks and visits to parks and other places of interest.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not yet sharply focus her professional development on improving her teaching skills to the highest 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

 strengthen the procedures for professional development to raise the quality of teaching to outstanding.

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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 completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities to protect children from abuse and neglect. She makes good use of training to ensure her knowledge and understanding of child protection is up to date. She is vigilant and makes sure that her home and garden are safe for children to play in. The childminder has a strong drive to improve. She makes good use of support from other childminders and early years to develop her provision. This has, for example, helped her to develop more rigorous procedures for assessing children's learning and development. The childminder works well with other settings children attend to support continuity in their learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder helps children to settle quickly into positive routines that help them feel secure and confident. She works closely with parents to accurately assess children's starting points and plan for their future learning. The childminder helps children follow their interests and play with toys and resources that capture their imagination. For example, she helps children develop their language skills through involving them in games and stories based on their interest and appreciation of nocturnal animals. The childminder helps children to make decisions and be confident in their choices. For example, resources are organised well so that children find it easy to access them and choose what to play with next. The childminder helps children to think critically about their learning and try hard. For example, she asks skilful questions to help them decide on the best things to buy in their shopping game.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children build a strong relationship with the childminder and welcome her companionship. They are polite towards each other and consider the needs of others. They behave well and are helped to consider the consequences of their actions on others. The childminder helps children to manage their emotional development well, including providing strong support at times of specific needs, such as following a bereavement. The childminder promotes children's social skills well. Children help to make rules for their own games. They grow in confidence and security. The childminder helps children to recognise risks and begin to manage their own safety. She promotes children's understanding of good hygiene procedures and of healthy lifestyles.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder effectively helps children to develop the skills and attitudes they need for their future learning. They are well prepared for starting school. For example, children are taught to listen carefully and encouraged to speak about things that interest them. They concentrate and follow instructions. Children's counting and mathematical skills are developed well. For example, they learn to match numbers of objects in a game of dominoes and recognise written numbers accurately. They learn to recognise different shapes and distinguish between a square and a rectangle, for example. Children's early reading and writing skills are developed well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY281889 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 1058243 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Derbyshire. She operates her provision 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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