Childminder EY490065

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 November 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 provides good quality care and support for learning. She is well organised and effectively implements her policies to ensure children's safety and welfare. Parents and carers are extremely complimentary about the childminder. They praise the welcoming atmosphere, range of activities and the progress their children make.  The childminder has very good partnerships with parents and carers. She gives a lot of thought to how she shares different information so that parents and carers are well informed about their child's care, learning and development. She has very well- established methods to continually gather information about children's learning at home.  The childminder is very effective in helping children to develop their independence. For example, she encourages children to help set the table and prepare their own fruit at snack time. Children's decision-making is promoted with activities and resources. She

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This provision is good

makes sure that children are able to manage their self-care skills, such as dressing.  Children learn how to stay safe through good levels of support from the childminder. For example, she is using the knowledge gained on recent training to help children to manage different emergency situations confidently and independently.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasion, the childminder does not encourage children to fully explore why a strategy is not working and how they can think of other ways to resolve the problem.  The childminder does not always focus sharply on how the areas for improvement she identifies will help children to make consistently high rates of progress.

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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 more opportunities to develop their own ideas and solve problems  make even better use of action planning to thoroughly establish how changes to practice will raise the achievement level of children to the highest levels.

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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 checked evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises, and looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of training.  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

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a strong understanding of what to do if there are any child protection concerns about the children in her care. She continually risk assesses the environment and organises the resources and equipment so that children play safely. The childminder regularly gathers ideas from other childcare professionals and feedback from parents, carers and children. She is keen to support children's interests and promote their enjoyment. For example, she has recently purchased some additional games that children have requested. The childminder has well-established systems to share information with other settings that children attend. The regularity and detail of the information ensures that children receive consistent support for their next stage of learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder demonstrates a very good understanding of how to promote children's learning. She carefully assess children's development and is skilful in prioritising what they need to learn next. She plans a very good range of activities with a strong focus on helping children to catch up in their learning, if they are at risk of falling behind. She also carefully considers the resources within activities to help children learn new skills. The childminder has good teaching skills. She joins in well with children's play. For example, she uses explanation and demonstration when showing children how to use new tools. She communicates clearly so that children understand instructions. Her enthusiasm means that children are eager to join in and sustain their engagement in activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are very settled and happy and they have developed strong attachments to the childminder and her family. The childminder is a really good role model, friendly and welcoming. She is very effective in helping children to develop their social skills so that they interact really well with others. The childminder ensures that she praises children's achievements and encourages their perseverance. Children show pride when they achieve something. The childminder plans the environment well so that children have access to a good range of toys and resources. Children regularly participate in physical exercise activities, such as playing in the garden and moving in different ways to music. The childminder uses this as well as other activities to help children to learn about a healthy lifestyle. For example, she encourages them to recognise the physical effects of exercise on the body.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good or better progress in their learning and development. Children have very good communication and language skills. They use a broad range of vocabulary, listen well to stories, understand instructions and make thoughtful comments in conversations. They handle tools, such as writing implements, with increasing control. Children are developing the skills they need for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY490065 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 1025941 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 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 2015 and lives in Swadlincote. She operates all year round, from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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