Childminder EY356444

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 December 2017 15 October 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 takes account of what children need to learn next through using her accurate observations and assessments of their learning. She effectively follows the children's interests to tailor learning experiences. This contributes towards the sustained good progress that all children make.  The childminder is calm, sensitive and consistent in her approach to behaviour management. Her good interactions help children to recognise the impact of their actions on others and contribute towards the positive attitudes that children adopt.  The childminder offers consistent and high levels of praise and encouragement to children. This helps to support their confidence, motivation and sense of self-esteem.  The childminder skilfully supports and encourages children's independence in activities and care routines. Children feel proud to achieve things by themselves.  The childminder takes positive steps to evaluate her practice and to make

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder is developing ways to engage and involve parents more in children's learning in her care and at home, these are not yet fully embedded to have an impact on children's outcomes.  The childminder does not explore a wide range of continuous professional development opportunities that helps to raise the quality of teaching to the highest levels.

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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

 enhance the ways in, which parents are encouraged to support their children's learning in the setting and at home  extend opportunities for professional development to help raise the quality of teaching to the highest level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector was given a tour of the areas of the home used for childminding purposes.  The inspector looked at children's records, a sample of policies and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults in the household.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of the possible indicators of abuse. She understands the procedures to follow should she have concerns about the welfare of a child in her care. The childminder supervises her assistant and shares her knowledge. She has detailed policies and procedures to underpin her practice and help keep children safe from harm. She effectively uses risk assessments to identify and minimise potential hazards in her home, garden and while on outings. Children learn how to keep themselves safe, for instance, as they are encouraged to tidy the play space to keep it safe from trip hazards.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are provided with a well-organised environment and can access age-appropriate resources to support their learning. Boxes are labelled to show what is inside. Children independently and confidently choose what to play with. They see words and numbers around the home, which the childminder uses to help to support their early reading and number recognition. The childminder plans activities based on the next steps in children's learning. She adapts activities that children are engaged in to support their emerging interests and extend their learning. This motivates children and helps them to make good progress. The childminder sits and interacts with the children as they make Christmas cards. She supplies additional resources to extend their creativity. She skilfully introduces other areas of learning. For example, she builds in early mathematics, encouraging the children to count the pom-poms that they have stuck onto their card. The childminder

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

completes the progress check for children aged between two and three years, and provides parents with a copy for their child's health visitor.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is calm, caring and consistently positive in her approach. Children enjoy a close relationship with her and have formed strong attachments. For example, they sit on the childminder's knee and snuggle up close when they are tired and want a cuddle. This helps support to their well-being and confidence. The childminder is a good role model, demonstrating good manners and supporting children to learn social skills, such as sharing. The childminder prepares fresh, nutritious food throughout the day. Children's physical skills and well-being are supported in a variety of ways, such as playing in the childminder's garden and going for walks to the park.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning and are developing skills to support them in their move on to school. Babies and younger children show a desire to explore freely and independently. Older children are confident and inquisitive learners who are eager to join in. Children develop a good relationship with the childminder and they learn to value and respect the feelings and opinions of other children attending.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY356444 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 1104617 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 October 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Barlborough, Chesterfield. She occasionally works with an assistant. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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