Childminder EY382446

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 April 2017 6 May 2015

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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

 Partnership with parents is effective. The childminder keeps parents fully informed about their children's achievements and how this can be extended at home.  The childminder is a good role model to children. Children form good relationships with the childminder and each other. They cooperate, share toys and take turns. Children's behaviour is good.  The childminder checks on children's development effectively to help identify any gaps in their learning. She uses the information she gathers to plan activities that challenge children's learning. Children make good progress.  The childminder teaches children to respect and celebrate each other's differences. She helps them understand that their individual views are important. She supports their knowledge of their community and the diversity of the wider world.  The childminder reflects well on her practice to help her identify areas for improvement.

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This provision is good

She has addressed the recommendations from the last inspection. For example, children now have many opportunities to express their creative ideas.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to extend older children's learning about numbers and shapes to the highest level.  The childminder does not provide clear messages about healthy eating to help develop children's understanding of a healthy diet and the effect on their bodies.

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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

 increase the opportunities to further develop older children's understanding of numbers and learning about shapes to help develop their mathematical skills even further  strengthen the opportunities for children to learn about the importance of healthy food and the effects on their body.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the children and childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. She observed the interaction of the childminder with the children as they took part in activities, both indoors and outside.  The inspector took into account the views of parents from written feedback and questionnaires.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector discussed the children's assessment and achievements and the planning with the childminder.  The inspector discussed the childminder's evidence of the suitability and qualifications. She also discussed some of the childminder's policies and procedures, including her action plan.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of child protection issues and is able to recognise the signs and symptoms that may be a cause for concern. She has a secure knowledge of the local safeguarding procedures and keeps up to date with new legislation. The childminder continues to develop her professional knowledge through training and talking to other professionals. For example, she has recently changed the way she manages behaviour after having discussions with the local authority. The childminder establishes good relationships with the local school and other settings children attend. This helps to ensure children receive continuity in their care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is passionate in her role and understands how children learn through play. She provides a wide range of exciting activities that motivates and inspires children to learn. The childminder interacts with the children positively and helps extend their learning effectively. She supports children's communication and language skills very well. For example, she engages them in meaningful conversations about their drawing of tulips and daffodils. Furthermore, she models new vocabulary, such as stalks and petals, to describe the various parts of the flower. The childminder promotes children's small-muscle skills well. For example, she provides opportunities for children to use rollers and cutters as they play with the play dough and build using construction bricks.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The environment is welcoming and safe. Children move around the playroom with ease. They choose what they want to play with. They are learning to do things for themselves. Children follow good hygiene procedures and learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, the childminder teaches children how to use equipment properly and about road safety. Children enjoy regular opportunities to be physically active, such as in the garden and visits to local parks, to help extend their physical skills. The childminder takes children on various outings to increase their play experiences. For example, children enjoy trips to the library and local shops.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy, independent, and confident and motivated to learn. All children are making good progress given their starting points, including funded children. Children are well prepared for their next stage in learning and the move on to school. They are beginning to develop a love of books and are learning to write their names, helping to develop their early literacy skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY382446 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 1093610 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in Belper, Derbyshire. The childminding provision operates all year round from 8am until 5.30pm, Monday to Wednesday, except for the week between Christmas and New Year, bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder receives funding to provide free early years education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She holds qualified teacher status.

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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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