Childminder EY501084

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 June 2018 Not applicable

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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 well organised and has a professional approach to her work.  The childminder reflects well on her practice. She uses the views of parents and children to evaluate the service she provides and swiftly takes action to improve the outcomes for the children.  Parents are kept updated about their child's progress. The childminder shares information with them in a variety of ways and offers suggestions to help them to support their child's continued learning at home.  Children have good relationships with the childminder, who is warm and caring with them. The childminder places a strong emphasis on supporting children's emotional well-being and confidence. She praises children on their achievements and for their good behaviour.  Children make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder uses her observations of children's play to track their progress effectively. She takes swift

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This provision is good

action to narrow any identified gaps in their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder does not give the children enough time to think and respond to her questions.  Sometimes, the childminder does not make the most of all opportunities that arise to focus on the children's identified next steps in 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

 give children more time to respond to questions, and promote their thinking and speaking skills  refine teaching to focus even more precisely on what children need to learn next, to help them to make the best possible progress in their learning and development.

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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 and the childminder jointly evaluated an activity together.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and the children during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of those living on the premises and of the qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder ensures that her knowledge is up to date, including about the wider aspects of safeguarding children. She has a good understanding of her responsibility to protect children from harm. Risk assessments are used effectively. The childminder checks her home regularly for possible risks and takes appropriate action to ensure that it remains a safe place for the children. The childminder makes the most of training opportunities to improve the outcomes for the children. For example, she has recently completed training to help her to support very young children in their play. The childminder now provides plenty of time for children to explore independently and become deeply involved in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes the most of children's interests during role-play activities to help to develop their mathematical skills. For example, children tip and pour water into jugs. The childminder introduces different mathematical language, such as 'full' and 'empty', during the activity. She enhances their skills and helps them to count and name the colours of objects they are using in their play. Children become deeply involved in the activity and extend their own learning further. They make patterns in play dough with cutters and work out how to place the dough in the space available in cake tins. The childminder completes accurate assessments of children's progress and plans for individual children's next stage of learning well. She completes a progress check on all children who are between two and three years of age and shares the written summary with their parents.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop their social skills effectively. They play well together during role-play activities. They share the toys and take turns. Daily routines, such as mealtimes, help to enhance children's physical development. They use forks and spoons confidently to feed themselves. Children benefit from the healthy meals and snacks provided by the childminder. Children's good health is promoted well. The childminder ensures younger children's sleep routines are fully respected and also encourages children to spend time outside in the fresh air. Children have access to a good range of toys, resources and experiences to support their learning and development overall.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are working within the expectations of their age. They are developing the necessary skills for their future learning and for their eventual move on to school. Children make independent choices in their play and are curious and active learners. They enjoy making marks with pens on paper to support their early writing skills. Children access a wide range of small-world characters to support their interests and build on their imaginative skills effectively.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY501084 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 1054949 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in New Mills, High Peak, Derbyshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm from Monday to Wednesday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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