Stanley, Susan

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 July 2017 24 June 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

 The childminder has established strong partnerships with parents. She has effective systems in place for sharing information about children's learning and development.  The quality of teaching is good. The childminder plans a range of activities which is matched to children's interests and their development. Children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder uses play-based activities to promote children's mathematical skills particularly well. She uses opportunities to support children to count and talk about shape and size.  The childminder sets clear boundaries for children and has high expectations. She is a good role model and encourages children to share, be polite and behave well.  The childminder places a high priority on children's safety. She has completed thorough risk assessments of all areas of the provision.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Self-evaluation is not yet sharp enough to clearly identify how the childminder can raise the quality of her provision to the highest possible level.  The childminder does not make full use of her professional development opportunities. She has not fully considered looking at broader topics to expand her knowledge and 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

 enhance the self-evaluation processes to help identify areas for improvement and help raise the quality of the provision to outstanding.  focus more precisely on developing a targeted programme of professional development that promotes highly skilled teaching practice and exceptional achievements for all children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the home used for childminding and observed activities. She spoke to children at appropriate times as they played.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector discussed children's development and learning with the childminder and completed a joint evaluation of an activity.  The inspector took account of the views of parents gathered by the childminder.  The inspector checked the suitability of the childminder and adults living on the premises. She discussed the self-evaluation and safeguarding procedures with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues and knows who to contact if she has a concern about a child. She has a thorough understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She is aware of her duty to prevent children from being drawn into extreme views and teaches them to have respect for each other. Assessments are rigorous. The childminder monitors children's progress effectively to identify and address any gaps in learning quickly. Partnerships with other settings children attend are well established. The childminder exchanges relevant information to help promote continuity in children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of how children learn. She responds well to children's individual learning needs and knows their current stage of development. This helps her to plan activities that challenge and motivate children effectively. The childminder interacts with enthusiasm and supports children's communication and language skills well. She uses clear, simple language that younger children copy and engages in meaningful conversations with older children to help enhance their speaking skills. The childminder helps to develop children's hand-to-eye coordination and small-muscle skills effectively. For example, children spend long periods of time enjoying using spoons and tweezers to pick up lentils and rice as they fill containers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a kind and caring approach. Settling-in arrangements are thoughtfully planned to support children's emotional well-being. Babies demonstrate that they have a close emotional attachment with the childminder. They show affection and give the childminder cuddles when needing reassurance or when they are tired. The childminder promotes children's understanding of healthy lifestyles effectively. She encourages children to eat healthy food and to access fresh air and exercise regularly. Children have opportunities to socialise with others. For example, the childminder takes the children out into the local community and they enjoy attending toddler groups, visiting local attractions, parks and soft-play areas.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for starting school and make good progress in all aspects of their learning and development. They develop key skills and attitudes they need for their further learning. Children are excited to take part in activities led by the childminder that promote their next steps in learning. Babies freely explore toys that help develop their understanding of cause and effect. Older children develop early literacy skills and they show an interest in writing their own names and looking at books.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY266735 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 1091760 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 24 June 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in Boulton Moor, Derbyshire. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays, family holidays and the week between Christmas and New Year. The childminder 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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