Childminder EY411737

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 displays a very calm and caring nature. Her warm and friendly approach helps children feel settled and secure and they enjoy their time in her care.  Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder keeps parents accurately informed of their children's achievements and involves them with their children's learning.  Children make good progress in their learning. The childminder checks and tracks children's progress successfully. She uses her assessments to identify any weaker areas in children's learning and plans activities to close the gaps.  Children's behaviour is very good. The childminder is a positive role model for children and encourages them to care about others, to share and to take turns.  The childminder is organised and displays a constant drive for improvement. She is reflective and accurately evaluates her practice. She continues to attend training to help extend and develop her professional skills and expertise.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder misses some opportunities to fully develop children's understanding of shape, space and measurement.  The childminder does not consistently raise children's awareness of the impact that healthy eating can have 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

 provide more opportunities to develop children's understanding of shape, space and measurement, to support their mathematical development further  strengthen children's understanding of the benefits of healthy eating, to further develop their understanding of healthy lifestyles.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder, the co-childminder and children during activities and assessed the impact these have on children's learning.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to the children at appropriate times during the inspection. She carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector took into account the views of parents and carers from information gathered by the childminder.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she assesses the children's learning and the progress they make in their development.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and discussed her self-evaluation process, training opportunities and safeguarding procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps her knowledge of child protection up to date. She is aware of preventing children from being drawn into extreme views and behaviours. The childminder identifies the possible signs of abuse and knows what action to take should an allegation be made against her or a concern about a child in her care. The childminder has addressed previous recommendations raised at the last inspection well and has maintained good outcomes for children. She uses the support of other childminders to engage in professional discussion and share good practice. The childminder establishes successful partnerships with schools which helps to promote consistency for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well and supports their play and learning effectively. She is well qualified and skilled at playing alongside the children and extending their learning. She follows their current fascinations to capture their interest, so they become fully involved in their play. For example, children find a snail in the garden. The childminder supports them to find dandelions to feed the snail and talks to them about where snails live. She asks thought-provoking questions that challenge children's thinking. This evolves well into a conversation about where the children live, helping develop their speaking skills. The childminder introduces chalks and children draw pictures of their parents. They use good small-muscular skills and hold the chalks well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is kind and welcoming. Children form strong attachments with her and this contributes towards them being happy and settled in her care. The childminder offers praise and encouragement and children develop good levels of confidence and self- esteem. Children have many opportunities to visit local groups and places of interest in the local area. This helps extend their knowledge and understanding of the diverse lives, cultures and backgrounds of people in the community. Children make full use of the garden and regularly visit nearby parks with plenty of space for energetic play, which helps contribute to developing their physical skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good skills that prepare them well for their next stage of learning and the eventual move to school. They build good relationships with their friends and are beginning to respect each other's views and opinions. Children are sociable, confident and become independent in their self-care skills. They are inquisitive and confident to ask and answer questions. They are strong communicators and enjoy discussing previous outings, listening well to each other and contributing their ideas. Children are enthusiastic learners and have a positive and eager attitude to their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY411737 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 1102268 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 6 Number of children on roll 14

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010 and works with a co-childminder in Heanor, Derbyshire. The childminding service operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 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 an appropriate childcare qualification at level 4.

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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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