Childminder EY495472

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 January 2018 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 is a positive role model for children. She frequently praises and builds their confidence and self-worth. Children behave extremely well as a result, given their young age.  The childminder gets to know children very well and understands how they learn and develop. She follows children's individual interests closely and provides a good level of challenge that keeps them successfully engaged and motivated to learn.  The childminder completes regular observations and assessments of children's learning. She effectively uses this information and takes account of children's ongoing interests to support the next steps in their learning.  Children are happy and content in the childminder's care. They build secure bonds with her and are confident to ask for support when needed. The childminder is kind and caring, which helps children to feel safe and secure.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder does not give children sufficient time to think and respond to her questions and prompts.  Although the childminder develops her skills, she does not fully focus her professional development on ways to raise the overall quality of her teaching to an even higher level, to extend children's progress even further.

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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

 give children plenty of time to respond to questions and prompts to help support their developing communication and thinking skills  focus professional development more on raising the overall quality of teaching to an even higher level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during indoor activities, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a robust understanding of child protection issues. She knows what to do should she have concerns about the safety or welfare of a child. The childminder implements her policies and procedures effectively. This underpins her practice and helps to ensure children's well- being, safety and welfare. The childminder regularly seeks the views of parents and responds positively to any suggestions they make. She uses self-evaluation well and develops thorough improvement plans. The childminder is committed to improving the quality of her provision. She researches ideas to help her introduce new learning opportunities for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans a wide range of fun activities and first-hand experiences for children. She understands children's interests and skilfully joins in with their play. Children receive clear explanations and the childminder demonstrates safe practices, such as how to cut fruit. The childminder adapts activities to ensure they support children to gain new skills. For example, she turns handwashing into a water play activity when children show an interest in bubbles. The childminder provides imaginative play opportunities with dolls to support children as they embark on a new potty training routine, enabling them to act out and explore their experiences. Children begin to learn about the wider world. They enjoy outings on the local bus and tram with the childminder. They select and purchase fruit for snack time during trips to the local shops.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy, settled and confident. The childminder is sensitive to children's needs and feelings. She works closely with parents to support children's care requirements. Children learn to develop an understanding of fairness. The childminder encourages them to help each other and talks to them about the importance of sharing. The childminder promotes children's good health. She encourages active play, and provides a range of fresh and wholesome food. The childminder shares a good range of information with parents on a daily basis. For example, she completes diaries about children's needs during the day, and provides regular updates on children's progress.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are active and curious in their play and exploration, and have an eager disposition towards learning. They enjoy making choices throughout the day and follow their own ideas. Children are becoming independent and learn to take control of their own self-care needs. They develop their concentration skills as they participate in activities, such as painting and water play. They learn good social skills and manners. Children make good progress in relation to their starting points and they gain the skills they require for their later move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY495472 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 1032079 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Derbyshire. She operates all year round from 8am 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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