Childminder EY374407

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 February 2017 16 May 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

 There are strong partnerships with parents, external agencies and other early years providers. This effectively contributes to meeting children's needs.  Children form strong bonds with the childminder. The childminder knows the children well and interacts very positively with the children. Children are happy in her care and demonstrate high levels of self-esteem and are emotionally secure.  The childminder completes detailed monitoring of children's learning to help her identify any gaps in their progress. All children make good progress.  The childminder is a good role model to the children. Children play harmoniously together. They share resources and are beginning to respect each other's views. Their behaviour is good.  The childminder has maintained her good standards since the last inspection. She reflects well on her practice to help her identify areas for improvement and ensure positive outcomes for children. She includes the views of parents and children in this

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder does not recognise opportunities that arise to extend children's interests and abilities to help ensure they achieve their highest potential.  The childminder does not provide enough opportunities for children to learn about other cultures and traditions beyond their immediate family experience.

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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

 provide children with an even greater level of challenge during activities, to help them reach their highest potential  provide more opportunities for children to further develop their understanding of people and traditions in the wider community.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of the childminder's teaching and her interaction with the children.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took into account the views of parents through their written testimonials.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder about the children's achievements and progress in their learning.  The inspector discussed the childminder's policies and procedures, including her qualifications and suitability.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has refreshed her knowledge of child protection issues so she has the most up-to-date information. She is able to recognise the signs and symptoms that may be a cause for concern. She knows who to pass information on to if she has a safeguarding concern about a child in her care. The childminder completes daily visual checks on the premises, toys and equipment to help ensure they are safe and suitable for children's use. The childminder uses her knowledge and skills gained through training well to improve the quality of teaching. She regularly exchanges ideas with other childminders to keep abreast of any changes that benefit children's outcomes. She has successfully addressed the recommendations for improvement raised at her previous inspection. For example, she has developed better communications with parents to help her gather information about children's learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is experienced and understands that children learn through play. She provides a wide range of good quality resources and plans interesting learning experiences which children enjoy. The childminder supports children's learning effectively, so that they learn as they play. She fosters communication and speaking skills well. For example, while children play with the fire engine, rescue boat and helicopter, she asks questions to encourage conversation. This evolves into the children talking about going on a journey to London and their experiences with their family. The childminder helps children to use their small-muscle skills well. She provides activities, such as making different doughs. Children enjoy these activities and explore the mixture. They squeeze the mixture together and use their fingers to form balls. The childminder uses this activity well and encourages the children to count and to recognise different sizes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children benefit from a good range of activities that keeps them interested and eager to learn in the welcoming and stimulating environment. The childminder settles children well and encourages their independence. For example, children wash their hands independently and help themselves to a snack bar from the cupboard for snack. The childminder supports children well to learn about healthy lifestyles. She talks with the children about healthy food choices and provides daily opportunities for children to benefit from fresh air and exercise. The childminder effectively builds children's confidence and self-esteem. For example, she offers high levels of praise and encouragement for their achievements. Transitions to school are effectively organised to help ease the move.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are enthusiastic and motivated to learn. Children gain good skills in preparation for the next stage in their learning and moving on to school. They develop good independence and learn to manage tasks for themselves. For example, they help themselves to their chosen toys and activities. Children experiment with early writing and are making connections with words in books, helping develop good literacy skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY374407 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 1065182 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Swadlincote, Derbyshire. She offers care on Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 5.30pm all year round except for the week between Christmas and New Year, 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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