Childminder EY493186

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 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 has a good overview of children's needs. Her well-organised system for assessing children's development helps children to make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder focuses on children's interests and achievements to help plan for their individual learning needs through enjoyable learning experiences.  Children develop a strong sense of belonging and form appropriate relationships with the childminder and each other. Children's self-confidence and emotional well-being are re-enforced, and they feel safe and secure to investigate their environment.  The childminder successfully engages parents in her practice. Parents actively contribute to initial assessments and share what their children already know and can do. The childminder shares information regularly to help promote continuity in children's care, learning and development.  The childminder actively seeks ways to develop her knowledge and skills to make

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This provision is good

continual improvements to her work with children. She attends training and works closely with other local childcare professionals to share good practice.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully support all children to actively engage in adult-led activities, to help further develop their learning and problem-solving skills.  Children do not always have sufficient time to think about their responses to questions asked.

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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

 improve the organisation of adult-led activities to help children participate and engage fully  give children more time to think and answer questions to help them put their thoughts into words.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed children's learning with the childminder, following the observation of an activity.  The inspector viewed all areas of the home used for childminding and observed activities. She spoke to children at appropriate times while they played.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, such as children's records, and discussed self-evaluation with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and of the suitability of adults living and working on the premises.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has developed strong relationships with other local settings. She understands her role in exchanging important information with other settings children attend. Children benefit from a shared approach to their learning and are well prepared for the next stage in their development, including when they are ready for nursery. The childminder reflects knowledgeably on her practice to further develop her work with children. For example, she seeks the opinions of parents in questionnaires. She is appreciative of the feedback she receives and takes reasonable steps to make improvements to her practice. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder clearly understands her responsibilities with regards to child protection. She is familiar with local safeguarding procedures and alert to the signs that indicate concerns about children's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes good use of the information gained from observations of children's learning. She monitors the progress children make closely and has a good overview of what children can already do and what they need to learn next. The childminder promotes children's literacy skills well. For example, she uses signs to help younger children choose their favourite rhyme. Children confidently join in with the familiar actions and repeated phrases. Children enjoy listening to stories and point at the pictures in books. The childminder introduces new words and concepts and encourages children to listen to each other and take turns.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children learn how to respect the childminder's home rules and follow instructions well. They happily join in with tidying up before moving on to the next activity. Children develop a good understanding of how to respond to changes in routine and how to keep themselves safe. The childminder helps children to negotiate with others about what they are going to play with. She speaks tenderly to children and offers additional equipment. This helps children to adapt their behaviour, so that they can begin to play cooperatively together. Children get fresh air and exercise while developing their physical skills. They walk daily to and from school, play in the childminder's garden and attend local parks. Children are beginning to take care of their personal needs, including appropriate handwashing routines and serving their own freshly prepared healthy meals.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children confidently and actively play, learn and explore in the childminder's company. They gain a good understanding of how to play purposefully. Children learn colour names as they make marks on a chalkboard. Most-able children describe the marks they make and show an interest in the letters in their name. Children are confident to ask for help when they need it and demonstrate a can-do attitude to learning. Children rehearse number names and count as they play. They use their physical skills well, such as when making and manipulating dough. Children learn positional language and describe their actions as they investigate.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY493186 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 1031636 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 8

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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 Hadfield, Glossop. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a recognised 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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