Childminder EY283930

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 April 2018 25 November 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 regularly reviews her practice to identify continuous improvement. She continually encourages feedback from parents. Parents are very positive about the quality of the provision including the communication and the variety of activities.  The childminder has good partnerships with parents. She has ongoing conversations with them so that she can update them on their child's learning. She encourages parents to share information so that she is aware of what children are learning at home.  The childminder successfully secures children's inclusion in the activities. She ensures that all children are always able to participate and at their own level. For example, she ensures that the resources are age appropriate and therefore safe for younger children.  Children make good progress in their learning. The childminder gathers useful information about their starting points and regularly reviews their development to

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This provision is good

ensure they are moving forward in their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully established her partnership working with other settings that children attend to provide greater consistency of support for children's learning.  The childminder does not always provide enough opportunities for children to build on their physical control for writing.  On occasion, the childminder does not promote thinking skills as well as possible to support children to develop their own ways of solving problems and doing things.

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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

 strengthen the partnership working with other settings that children attend to promote greater consistency of support for children's learning and development  ensure every opportunity is used to help children to build further on their handling of tools for writing  enhance the support for children to further develop their thinking skills and find their own way to solve problems and to do things.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of training. She discussed the procedures for evaluation and the priorities for improvement.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder organises the premises well to promote children's safety. She regularly completes training in child protection to ensure that she can identify concerns and manage these appropriately. The childminder gives appropriate consideration to managing her assistant to ensure he is suitable for the role. The childminder develops her knowledge and skills through information gathering and training. She uses the information well to develop her practice. For example, she has expanded the range of opportunities for children to learn about their local community.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy the time they spend at the childminder's. They are very enthusiastic to join in with activities and have very good levels of involvement. Overall, the childminder promotes children's learning well. She plans a good range of activities including regular outings. She is careful to consider how she can help children to develop the personal skills they need in preparation for school, such as confidence and respect for others. The childminder places a good focus on helping children to develop their communication and language skills. Children enjoy singing a range of familiar songs. They listen with interest to stories. Younger children quickly learn new words.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have very strong attachments to the childminder and to each other. The childminder explains how much she cares about the children and this shows in her warmth and friendliness towards them. The childminder provides a good level of support for children to prepare them for their move on to other settings. She successfully helps children to understand the expectations by establishing clear routines. Children learn how to keep themselves safe. When they have finished playing with toys they understand that they need to move them so that they do not trip. The childminder helps children to learn about being healthy. She talks about healthy food, hygiene and the importance of physical activity.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those in receipt of funding, make good progress in their development. Children are motivated learners. They are confident in their own abilities and in different social situations. Children show skill in managing tasks such as changing into their uniform. They interact well with others. Children learn to count and recognise numbers.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY283930 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 1104187 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 25 November 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Ilkeston. She operates all year round from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder employs an assistant to work with her on an occasional basis. 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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