Childminder EY498833

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 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 and her assistant supervise children closely and carry out risk assessments. They teach children how to begin to take responsibility for keeping themselves safe.  The childminder and her assistant help children to develop good communication. They model language clearly and provide ample opportunity to help children develop their speaking and listening skills. Children confidently express their needs and preferences.  The childminder has established good settling-in procedures for when children first start. Children are happy, settled and have formed close attachments with the childminder and her assistant. They show that they feel secure in the childminder's home.  The childminder and her assistant are good role models. They help children to understand right from wrong. Children behave well and follow the childminder's instructions. The childminder gives consistent praise for the children's efforts.

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This provision is good

 Where children attend more than one setting, the childminder works well with other providers. This helps to promote continuity in children's care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not gather enough information about children's achievements at home.  The storage of toys and resources is not organised in the most effective way to enable children to make choices independently and develop their play 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

 encourage parents to share more information about their children's achievements at home  offer children more opportunities to make choices and follow their own interests and extend their play experiences further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took account of the written views of parents.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, her assistant and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members over 16 years of age and checked evidence of the qualifications of the childminder and her assistant.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant can identify different types of abuse and know the procedures to follow if they have any concerns about the well-being or safety of a child in their care. The childminder works well with her assistant to improve the quality of provision. Together, they evaluate the effectiveness of all aspects of practice. Parents are very complimentary about the care and learning opportunities their children receive. The childminder and her assistant engage in professional development opportunities. Training on schemas has provided the childminder with a better understanding of how to support children's play. The childminder monitors the practice of her assistant well.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified and experienced childminder makes accurate assessments of children's learning based on regular observations. She uses her knowledge of what children can do to plan the next steps in their learning. Children practise early writing skills, and they enjoy using their fingers to make marks in a tray of cornflour. The childminder gets down to children's level and supports their play with enthusiasm. She encourages them to notice and talk about the marks they have made. The childminder differentiates her teaching well. Children of all ages enjoy playing with farm animals. The childminder encourages older children to group and count the different types of animals. Younger children are encouraged to name the animals and make their noises.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to learn about the importance of healthy lifestyles. She provides healthy meals and encourages children to drink plenty of water and to keep themselves well hydrated. Older children learn to manage their own personal care needs and quickly become independent. They help to prepare their own snacks and learn to use tools, such as knives, safely. Children are active and enjoy outings to the local park, to help develop their physical skills. They particularly enjoy trips to see the childminder's horses. The childminder makes very good use of outings to broaden children's experiences and to help them to develop an awareness of the local community, nature and the wider world.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their development and older children are well prepared for starting school. They are keen, active learners who enjoy simple challenges. Children enjoy looking at books with the assistant, and toddlers show delight as they point to pictures and turn pages independently. Older children excitedly talk about the pictures and recall what will happen next in the story. Children enjoy singing, and they enthusiastically join in with action rhymes. Older children confidently use mathematical language to describe shapes and sizes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY498833 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 1050467 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 12 Number of children on roll 7

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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. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a level 3 childcare qualification and works with 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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