Childminder EY485783

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 April 2018 13 June 2017

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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

 Children form close bonds with the childminder and enjoy involving her in their play. They settle quickly in the homely, welcoming environment and she meets all their needs very well. The childminder praises and encourages children in their play to help them persevere and make independent choices. Children are calm and relaxed and settle well.  The childminder reflects on her practice and is committed to continually improving her service. She regularly gathers the views of children and parents through verbal communication and questionnaires. Parents compliment the good quality care their children receive.  Children play happily. They behave very well and understand the routines of the day. For example, they are very willing to help tidy up their toys once they finish playing. Children have high levels of confidence and self-esteem. The childminder praises children effectively and is a positive role model.

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This provision is good

 All children make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder challenges them in their play and plans exciting and interesting activities. Children are highly engaged and they concentrate well at activities.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has yet to strengthen her partnerships with others who share care of the children and to invite parents to extend children's next steps at home, to enhance consistency in children's learning.

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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

 build on the partnerships with parents and others sharing the care of children to support the best possible continuity for children's learning.

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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 completed an evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to the children during the inspection.  The inspector considered the views of parents through the written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has made good progress since her last inspection. She has ensured that Ofsted is supplied with the required information to check the suitability of all those living on the premises in a timely way. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her responsibility to safeguard the well-being of all children. She is clear about the procedures to report concerns about children's welfare. She endeavours to complete training and research new information to continuously improve her knowledge. The childminder has a secure awareness of how to keep her indoor and outdoor environments safe. She completes effective risk assessments on her home and on regular outings with the children. The childminder carefully monitors children's progress and acts quickly to address any weaker areas in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder promotes language development very well. She encourages children to talk and ask questions. Furthermore, the childminder asks meaningful questions to support children's thinking skills and develop their vocabulary. Children listen attentively and respond well to instructions. They have fun exploring with paint, mixing colours and feeling the texture. Children enjoy sorting different seeds into pots. They talk about seeds they have planted and what they are growing at the allotment. Children build bridges and make a car wash with the bricks. They are very proud of their achievements. Children laugh as they make different sounds with the musical instruments.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are developing a good understanding of the world around them and their community. The childminder takes them on regular outings, including trips to the library, playgroups and to the allotment. Routines are tailored effectively to reflect the preferences and needs of individual children. The childminder supports children's understanding about living a healthy lifestyle. She talks to them about which foods are good for them and encourages them to try new foods. Children play alongside babies and learn to be gentle and kind, developing their social skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children thoroughly enjoy being at the childminder's house. They make good progress and are working securely within the stage of development expected for their age. Children develop good mathematical skills. The childminder uses mathematical language with children during their daily routine, such as counting how old they are. Children show increasing confidence as they practise physical skills, such as young children walking unaided. They are very motivated and enthusiastic to learn. Children are gaining the skills that will help to prepare them for the next stage in their learning and their eventual move on to nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY485783 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 1107944 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 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 13 June 2017

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Hathersage, Derbyshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Thursday, 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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