Childminder EY461649

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 August 2017 17 April 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 creates a warm and welcoming environment. Children form strong bonds with her. They settle in quickly and become confident and curious learners. Parents comment on how much children enjoy their time with the childminder.  The childminder provides a rich programme of learning to help children make good all- round progress from their individual starting points. Children's achievement is enriched by many visits to playgroups and places of interests, such as wildlife parks.  Children behave well and learn to play safely together. The childminder promotes children's independent learning well. They learn to choose their own activities and help to organise and tidy their toys.  The childminder considers the views of parents and children in her future planning. She is keen to build on the strengths of the care she provides and develop further.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not yet sharply focus her professional development on raising the quality of teaching to help children achieve the highest standards.  The childminder does not always make full use of activities she plans to help children make the best progress towards the next steps in their learning.

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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

 sharpen procedures for professional development to further raise the quality of teaching and help children reach the highest possible standards  strengthen the organisation and management of activities to enable children to effectively achieve the identified next steps in their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder. He looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder makes good use of training to deepen her knowledge and understanding of child protection. She has a good understanding of first-aid procedures for young children and carefully observes children outside and indoors to keep them safe. The childminder's self-evaluation is effective, overall, in driving improvement. She sets effective priorities for future improvements based on a careful analysis of the provision she offers. The childminder establishes positive partnerships with parents to help children settle quickly and make a good start in their learning. She has good communications with other settings that children attend or move on to, in order to support continuity in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder helps children develop their interests and understand more about the world around them. For example, she builds on their interest in animals and the sounds they make through linking play with puppets, models and role play to the songs they sing and stories they listen to. The childminder accurately assesses children's progress across all aspects of their learning and development. She helps children to develop the skills they need for their future learning. Children learn to take turns and listen carefully to others. They are well prepared for their future learning, including starting school. The childminder encourages children to develop their problem-solving skills and make decisions. For example, they enjoy working out which screws and bolts fit together on the toy work bench or ordering shapes and numbers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a positive model of behaviour for children to follow. For example, she talks to them in a gentle and clear manner and makes effective use of praise to encourage positive attitudes. Children learn to be polite and friendly towards others. Children are helped to consider the consequences of their actions. The childminder promotes children's social skills well. She helps them to understand and appreciate their own achievement and success and develop their self-awareness. Children are successfully helped to develop their understanding of safe play and an active lifestyle through regular walks and visits to the park.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their individual starting points. They concentrate and follow instructions. Children learn to persist at tasks because they are curious and keen to learn. They take pride in their achievements and appreciate the praise and support they receive. Children's early reading and writing skills develop well. They learn to appreciate a wide range of children's stories and form and recognise letters in their names successfully. Children learn to count accurately through, for example, singing number songs and matching the numbers to the puppets on their fingers. Children explore the world of technology through pulling levers and pressing buttons.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY461649 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 1087462 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 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 17 April 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Glossop. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds appropriate childcare qualifications.

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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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Telephone number

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