Childminder EY355228

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 August 2017 8 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

 Children learn how to behave well. They enjoy their time with the childminder and become independent and confident. The childminder acts as a positive role model. Children make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She regularly monitors the good progress that children are making and plans fun activities to support their development.  The childminder is skilled in her interactions with children. They develop good communication and language skills. They are confident and sociable.  Children are happy and settled. The childminder forms warm, sensitive relationships with them. She knows how to help children feel secure while successfully supporting their emotional well-being.  The childminder works closely with parents, carers and other settings that children attend to encourage consistency in their experiences and care.  The childminder has created a stimulating and welcoming environment indoors and

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This provision is good

outdoors. Children are motivated to learn and are confident to engage in a variety of interesting activities.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently gain the views of parents to help her build on her good systems for self-evaluation and further improve outcomes for children.  Although the childminder has completed training courses, she has yet to develop an ambitious plan to continually improve her professional knowledge, aimed at achieving the highest-quality provision.

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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 encouragement for parents to contribute to the evaluation of the provision to improve outcomes for children  enhance professional development plans to help raise the overall quality of practice to an even higher level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises and viewed the resources.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of the adults living on the premises.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is clear about her role and responsibility to keep children safe. She knows what to do should she have any concerns for a child's welfare. The childminder places a high priority on keeping children safe. For example, she implements robust risk assessments which she regularly reviews. Children develop a good awareness of the safety procedures inside and outside the home. They respond positively to the childminder when she talks to them about sitting safely on chairs. The childminder evaluates her provision, including how she monitors children's progress, to ensure she maintains at least good standards and closes any gaps in their learning. She meets with other childminders to share good practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder helps to develop children's learning through a range of stimulating activities and use of good-quality toys that meet their individual needs. Children access resources independently, helping them to develop new interests and extend existing ones. They have fun playing with the shape sorter. The childminder introduces the names of shapes and colours and counts how many to extend their language and mathematical skills. She encourages children to keep trying different shapes, building their concentration and ability to persevere. Younger children actively explore their environment. They enthusiastically crawl and pull themselves up to stand using low-level furniture. Children enjoy drawing pictures and playing dominoes. They use their imaginative skills to pretend to cook in the role-play kitchen.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy their time with the childminder. They show great affection towards her when they spontaneously cuddle her in-between play. The childminder supports healthy lifestyles very well. For example, children plant vegetables in the garden and collect eggs from the chickens. The childminder teaches children the importance of washing their hands after playing with the dog. Children benefit from nutritious meals and daily exercise. They develop a good understanding of their local community and the wider world. For example, they regularly attend local groups where they take part in a variety of activities and learn to play cooperatively with others.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making consistent progress from their starting points. Children develop good control in using a range of tools and they enjoy exploring different materials. Children show they can follow instructions and are interested when the childminder explains different activities to them. Children learn to operate technology, such as exploring toys with buttons. They develop the key skills needed in preparation for the next stage in their learning and in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY355228 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 1102077 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Heanor, Derbyshire. The childminder operates all year round from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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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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