Childminder EY370300

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 May 2018 13 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 dedicated childminder is hardworking and passionate about providing high-quality childcare. She has an excellent understanding of her role and responsibility as a childcare provider, and ensures that she is meeting the requirements at all times.  Children form close bonds with the caring and attentive childminder. She gives them plenty of cuddles and reassurance and they separate happily from parents each morning. Children are confident, self-assured and ready to investigate and explore.  Partnerships with parents are well established. The childminder works closely with parents to support children's learning and development in the home environment. She regularly shares information about the next steps in learning for each child.  The childminder ensures that tracking and monitoring of children's all-round development is consistent. This ensures that progress is maintained and any potential

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This provision is good

gaps are identified quickly. As a result, all children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder uses her skills well to promote children's mathematical knowledge. She plans interesting activities that encourage children to count objects and begin to think about size, shape and colour.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder attends mandatory training, she does not focus professional development on extending her already good teaching skills to an outstanding level.

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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

 implement a more focused programme of professional development that helps to raise teaching skills, and the learning outcomes for children to an outstanding level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at necessary documentation, such as children's records, evidence of the suitability of adults living in the home, and some policies and procedures.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children during the inspection. She looked at areas of the home used by the children and the resources available to them.  The inspector observed the childminder and her interactions with the children. A specific activity was discussed to evaluate the quality of teaching and learning.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written testimonials and survey forms.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a professional approach to her work. She continually reflects on the service she provides and values the contributions that parents and children make in their feedback. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows who to contact if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder has established effective partnerships with other providers, such as the local pre-school. This ensures a joined-up approach to children's learning. Parents are extremely pleased with the service provided by the childminder. They comment that the childminder provides 'detailed reports of children's progress' and that she has 'excellent bonds with children'.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy a wide range of activities provided by the childminder. Babies enjoy exploring a range of animal puppets. The childminder sings well-known nursery rhymes while they explore the animals. Babies jig along to the music and laugh when the childminder wiggles the puppets near their faces. The childminder knows the children she cares for well. She takes into account their development while she interacts and plays with them. For example, she gives babies who are learning to walk lots of opportunity to develop their physical skills. She ensures that there are conveniently placed pieces of furniture for them to hold on to as they cruise around the room.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are very happy and content in the childminder's care. They settle in quickly and build a secure bond with the childminder over time. Children are confident to 'have a go' at different tasks and activities. They receive plenty of praise and encouragement from the childminder which boosts their self-esteem and self-confidence greatly. The childminder takes children to a variety of toddler groups and parks in the local area. This helps to expand children's range of experiences and is a good opportunity for them to develop good social skills. The childminder provides a large and well-resourced outdoor area. Children have lots of fun playing in the mud kitchen and on large play equipment. The childminder promotes healthy eating. Children enjoy a wide range of fresh fruit and vegetables for their snack.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points in learning. Babies quickly learn new skills and communicate confidently. For example, they learn to say 'hiya' when picking up a toy phone and excitedly wave hello and goodbye when greeting visitors. Older children develop a range of skills which prepares them well for the move on to school. For example, they are learning to pull up their own zips and put on their own shoes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY370300 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 1104750 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 13

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 13 November 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Linton, Swadlincote. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. She holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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