Childminder EY253180

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 April 2018 14 December 2017

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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 worked rigorously to raise the quality of the provision. She has worked closely with the local authority adviser to identify and work on priorities for improvement.  Children have developed strong relationships with the childminder. She is caring, fun and affectionate. This helps to promote children's emotional well-being effectively.  The childminder monitors children's development effectively. She uses this information to plan activities that support what they need to learn next. All children make good progress during their time in the setting.  The childminder supports children's language development well. She engages children in purposeful conversations, comments on their activities and introduces new words.  The childminder has established very good two-way partnerships with parents. She gives them a comprehensive account of their children's care and learning. Parents like

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder reflects on her practice, there are times when she does not use this to target more specific areas for professional development or review the impact of this on children's learning.  The childminder has not embedded fully effective relationships with other providers, to complement children's good learning 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

 develop self-evaluation further to target specific areas for professional development, and review the impact this has on children's learning  strengthen partnerships with other settings that children attend, to exchange in-depth information about children's learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the childminder's interactions with children.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of adults in the household.  The inspector reviewed an activity with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to protect children and has clear procedures in place if she has any concerns. The childminder completes training to develop her overall professional knowledge further. Assessments of children's progress are used well to monitor children's achievements and identify any gaps in learning. This helps children to make good progress in all areas of learning. Parents are very happy with the service the childminder provides for their children and are involved in their learning from the start. The childminder values the views of parents and children to help her review her provision and identify further improvements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified childminder is calm and supportive. She provides stimulating opportunities and experiences that are linked to children's interests and their next steps in development. The childminder engages in children's play, getting down to their level to take part in the activity. For example, she interacts positively, helping children to focus on number recognition and counting. Children have fun as they dress dolls and pretend to feed them and put them down to sleep. They enjoy singing and dancing, pretending to be different beans, such as runner beans. Children use their imaginative skills as they play with the small house and resources. They arrange the toy furniture and people, and act out putting them to bed.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form strong attachments to the childminder and each other. The childminder is a positive role model. She teaches children to use good manners, to take turns and share in their play. Children behave well. They enjoy a good range of outings. They visit local parks and play areas for active exercise and extend their social skills at various groups. Many opportunities to spend time in local parks help to support children's developing physical skills. Children's safety is promoted well. The childminder provides a safe and secure environment. She develops opportunities for children to learn about their personal safety, such as tidying away resources before choosing more to avoid risks and tripping hazards. The childminder supports children to stay healthy and active. For example, she offers a range of nutritious meals and snacks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated to explore their surroundings and freely access a range of toys and equipment. They demonstrate good independence skills. Children develop dexterity as they carefully piece construction toys together and thread coloured cotton reels onto laces. They practise their early writing and enjoy making marks using chalks. Children develop the necessary skills, across all areas of learning, to successfully start nursery and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY253180 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 1120421 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 14 December 2017

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Barlborough, Derbyshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, 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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