Childminder EY346128

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 August 2017 2 May 2014

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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 reflects critically on her practice and uses parents' views to drive forward improvements to benefit the outcomes for children.  The childminder's warm and friendly approach helps children to feel settled and secure. Children are happy, content and keen to explore in the welcoming surroundings.  Children gain very good social skills. They learn to play cooperatively, do things for themselves and behave extremely well.  Children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder checks children's progress effectively. She uses accurate assessments of what children can do, to plan appropriate next steps for their learning.  The childminder works closely with parents. She regularly shares information with them about children's individual needs. She also, keep parents very well informed about their children's progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not respond to opportunities that arise to challenge children's emerging writing skills to the highest possible level.  The childminder misses some opportunities to fully develop children's understanding of numbers.

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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 opportunities for children to develop their early writing skills, to the best possible level  provide more opportunities to further develop children's understanding of numbers, to help deepen their mathematical knowledge.  ?

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the quality of teaching in the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, her co-childminder and children at appropriate times.  The inspector took into account the views of parents and carers from information gathered by the childminder in written format.  The inspector discussed how the children are progressing in their learning and how the childminder assesses their development.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all adults living on the premises. She discussed the childminder's safeguarding procedures and how she evaluates her practice.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps her knowledge of child protection procedures up to date. She is confident about the signs and indicators that may give her cause for concern about a child's welfare and knows the procedures to follow. The childminder works with an assistant daily. She monitors their practice and supervises their work well, which helps ensure children's needs are met effectively. The childminder is experienced and committed to her professional development. For example, she has made good use of training and research to improve the quality of children's learning outdoors. The childminder establishes good links with other settings and professionals to help ensure continuity in care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified and has a strong understanding of how young children learn. She skilfully interacts with the children in a positive manner prompting their learning well. The childminder supports children's language skills effectively. She repeats words to help young children learn how to say the word correctly and uses questions to encourage older children's speaking and thinking skills. The childminder introduces toys to maintain children's interest, for example, showing them how to press buttons and to watch for the action responses. The childminder promotes children's early reading skills effectively, for example, she creates reading tents for children to sit in and reads stories to them with enthusiasm.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a safe, and interesting environment. Children select resources independently and enjoy the freedom to choose between indoor and outdoor play. The childminder is attentive and affectionate to children's individual needs. She uses positive and purposeful praise and encouragement, which helps develop children's self-esteem. The childminder supports children's good health. She ensures they follow hygienic practices and reminds them about the importance of handwashing. The childminder provides nutritious, home-cooked meals and fresh fruit for snack. Children have regular opportunities for exciting outdoor activities, such as trips to local parks and playgroups, where they learn to socialise with other children.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are progressing well in their development and gaining skills for future learning and school. They concentrate and listen and develop their personal, social and emotional skills well. They enjoy being with their friends and learn about sharing and taking turns as they play. Children lead their own play and engage well with others. They show enthusiasm in all of their activities and are motivated and eager to learn.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY346128 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 1087271 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 14

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Heanor, Derbyshire. The childminder works with a co-childminder and an assistant daily. The childminding service operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder receives early education funding to provide free places for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder holds early years professional 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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