Childminder EY435328

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 May 2018 9 July 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 is ambitious and hardworking. She is committed to providing good- quality childcare for the families that she works with. She has an excellent understanding of the requirements of the early years foundation stage.  The childminder works with an assistant. She monitors her assistant well and accurately identifies areas for her professional development. The childminder and her assistant have recently completed a number of online training courses to support their practice.  Children enjoy a wide range of resources while they are with the childminder. Older children enjoy making pictures and patterns using coloured pom-poms and tweezers. They proudly show off their designs to the childminder.  Children settle happily into the childminder's care. Babies enjoy cuddles and affection from the childminder when they are in need of reassurance. Older children build very strong bonds with the childminder, and parents comment that she is like one of the

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This provision is good

family. Children make good progress while they are with the childminder.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always fully consider how she can differentiate her teaching to ensure that babies are as consistently well challenged and stimulated as older children, particularly during adult-led activities.  At times, the childminder asks a number of questions in quick succession and does not always give children enough time to think and respond.

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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

 enhance teaching, particularly with babies, and fully consider how to set high expectations to ensure babies are well challenged during planned activities with older children  adapt teaching strategies when talking to children to help them develop their thinking and speaking skills even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities inside and outside, 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 the adults living in the household.  The inspector spoke with children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents by reading written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant complete regular training to ensure their knowledge and understanding remain up to date. The childminder knows what to do if she has concerns about the welfare of a child in her care. She has a clear vision for the continuous development of her setting, and reflects on the quality of her own practice and that of her assistant. The childminder identifies areas for continued development and acts upon these. She monitors children's progress in all areas of learning and puts appropriate interventions in place for any children who require extra support. The childminder works well in partnership with parents and other agencies to provide consistent support and care for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified. She places a strong emphasis on her own professional development and that of her assistant. Activities planned are interestingly laid out for children. Older children are fascinated to discover that a 'fairy' has frozen their favourite toys in ice overnight. The childminder shows them how to use warm water and a pipette to slowly melt away the ice and reveal their toy. Children demonstrate good concentration and persist with this activity for some time until the ice eventually melts away. Children enjoy experimenting and playing with a range of sensory materials, such as oats and dry cereal. They scoop, pour and scatter the different grains around the tray. The childminder supports children's imaginations while they play and gives them confidence to create and narrate a story based around their play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop secure attachments to the childminder. They feel relaxed and at home in her care. Children enjoy access to a large and well-resourced garden area. They are confident to choose what they want to play with. Children have their individual care needs met well. The childminder is aware of when babies become hungry or need changing. Children behave well and listen to the childminder when she gives gentle reminders about being careful or sharing toys and taking turns. The childminder provides children with a nutritious and well-balanced menu. Children thoroughly enjoy their food while they are with the childminder.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop a wide range of skills which prepares them well for school and for their future learning. Babies crawl, cruise and climb around the well-resourced indoor area. They enjoy exploring the natural resources which the childminder provides for them. Older children build close relationships with their peers and talk happily to each other about their home life. All children make good progress from their starting points in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY435328 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 1105353 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 12 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 12

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Newhall, Swadlincote. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has an appropriate qualification at level 3. She employs an assistant.

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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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