Childminder EY431667

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 October 2017 3 February 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 is very effective in helping children to settle. She takes great care to plan the environment so that children feel comfortable when they arrive. Parents and carers praise the effectiveness of her support and that their children are eager to attend.  The childminder has good organisational skills which have a positive impact on children's care and learning. She organises the space well to provide a stimulating environment indoors and outdoors. She prepares all meals and snacks before children arrive so that they can continue their play for as long as possible.  The childminder consistently supports children's understanding of the routines and expectations. She explains what is happening now and what will happen next. She skilfully encourages children to help with tidying away some of the toys and resources before they get more out.  The childminder is very effective in planning a varied range of activities. She ensures

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This provision is good

that children get to experience many different opportunities to explore and investigate. Children make good progress in their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder does not focus sharply enough on encouraging children to express themselves and develop their speaking skills.  The childminder does not meticulously focus her professional development to enhance the support for children's learning and help them make the highest level of achievement.

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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 children with even more opportunities to express themselves and further develop their speaking skills  strengthen plans for professional development to sharpen the focus on improving teaching to the highest level.

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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 spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of training and the suitability of adults living on the premises.  The inspector discussed the procedures for self-evaluation and the priorities for improvement.  The inspector took account of recent feedback from parents and carers.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder keeps her knowledge of child protection issues up to date. She has a good understanding of how to identify signs of abuse and how to deal with any concerns to ensure children's welfare. The childminder organises the environment very effectively to maintain constant supervision of the children. The childminder is very proactive in sharing information with other settings that children attend. She makes good use of the progress check for children to highlight where they might need additional support. The childminder continually reflects on her own practice and encourages feedback from parents and carers. She has recently enhanced the information she provides for them about their child's learning to further promote a consistent approach. The childminder encourages feedback from parents and carers.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides good-quality support for children's learning. She is particularly skilful at helping children to listen and understand instructions, and in guiding them on how to do something. The childminder focuses her observations of children's learning well so that she can identify specifically what they need to learn next. The childminder makes very good use of children's interests to engage them in play. Children have lots of opportunities to enjoy books, select their own toys and resources and learn how to hold writing implements and make marks. The childminder keeps parents and carers well informed about their children's learning. She also provides additional information for extended family members to secure consistency in the support for children.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop a secure bond with the childminder. She is extremely fair and ensures that all children are treated equally and fully included in the activities. The childminder provides very effective support to help children to make positive relationships and learn to respect each other. For example, she praises children when they show kindness to each other. The childminder provides good support to help children prepare for a move to another setting. The childminder places a high importance on a healthy lifestyle. For example, she carefully considers the food and drink she provides for children to ensure it is balanced and nutritious. She ensures that children experience daily activities outdoors. The childminder consistently promotes children's understanding of staying safe, for example, through good-quality explanations during play.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the skills they need for their future learning. They show curiosity and interest in the activities. Children demonstrate very good concentration and attention skills. They listen carefully and respond well to instructions. Children use tools with increasing control to make marks and have good balance and coordination. They demonstrate that they have a very good understanding of the expectations and routines.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY431667 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 1094998 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 3 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Swadlincote, Derbyshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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