Childminder EY544351

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 October 2017 Not applicable

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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 makes very good use of her extensive outdoor area to support children’s learning, for example, helping them to learn about nature and the environment. She organises her playroom well to provide an attractive and inviting play space with a good range of toys and resources.  The childminder establishes strong partnerships with other settings that children attend. These ensure consistent support for children’s learning and development.  The childminder promotes children’s safety effectively. For example, she ensures that children are supervised at all times. She makes sure that the premises indoors and outdoors are secure.  The childminder is very consistent in helping children to learn the expectations for their behaviour. She is clear and firm in supporting children to understand the boundaries.  The childminder does regular checks on children’s progress. These are accurate and precise, enabling her to quickly establish if there are any learning gaps. She makes very

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This provision is good

good use of the monitoring information to identify what children need to learn next.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always clearly identify what her assistants need to improve and how or establish their role in supporting children as they move between activities.  On occasions, children are not fully supported to concentrate or explore and investigate the resources.

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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

 strengthen the performance management of the assistants to help them to fully understand how they can improve their practice further and to provide better support for children as they move between activities  provide more opportunities for children to develop their concentration, exploration and investigation skills.

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Inspection activities

 This inspection took place following the risk assessment process on receipt of a notification from the provider.  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, her assistants and the children at appropriate times during the inspection. She discussed the planning and delivery of activities with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of adults living and working on the premises. She looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of training.  The inspector discussed the procedures for self-evaluation and the priorities for improvement. She took account of recent written feedback from parents and carers.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has an understanding of the requirements to safeguard children. Following an incident when a child went missing for a very short period during a school pick-up time, the childminder appropriately notified to Ofsted. She reviewed and strengthened drop-off and collection procedures to prevent this recurring. The childminder and her assistants recognise the types of abuse and possible signs. They know what to do if they have concerns about children’s welfare. The childminder carries out a range of checks on her assistants to establish their suitability to work with children. She evaluates her own practice thoroughly and gathers feedback from parents and carers. She identifies suitably challenging areas for improvement. The childminder makes good use of training, reading and information gathered from other childcare professionals to develop her knowledge. She has made many improvements to her practice in the short

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has very good partnerships with parents and carers. She gathers detailed information about children’s capabilities when they first start. She shares useful information about forthcoming topics, activities and outings. She keeps parents and carers up to date with the activities that their children have done. She shares a detailed monthly summary of children’s progress and what they need to learn next. She gathers very detailed and useful contributions about children’s learning at home. Children enjoy collecting natural items, such as pine cones. They walk confidently, carrying their own bucket. They use their small-muscle skills as they pick up little objects and place them in their bucket. The childminder and the assistants encourage children to use the objects in play dough to make different marks and to look at the patterns created.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have very good relationships with the childminder, her assistants and each other. The childminder has a very good understanding of children’s individual care needs. Children enjoy being comforted and cuddled when they are tired. The childminder provides healthy meals and snacks. She carefully plans meals around children’s dietary needs while ensuring they enjoy a broad and varied range of home-cooked foods. The childminder plans well to support children’s understanding of how to keep themselves safe. For example, she talks to children about road safety. The childminder and her assistants explain why somethings may not be safe. The childminder ensures children have daily access to the outdoors in all weathers to enjoy fresh air and exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning and are enthusiastic learners. They clearly understand the expectations and they behave well. Children develop good physical skills, for example, as they pick up small items. They carefully walk over uneven surfaces with good balance and coordination. They are learning new words and sounds. Children are developing the skills they need in preparation for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY544351 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 1115934 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Duffield, Derby. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with two assistants.

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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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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