Childminder EY478995

Inspection date 11 September 2018 Previous inspection date 26 February 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder works closely with parents and welcomes information about children's learning at home. She gathers useful information about children's interests and achievements to help them make a good start to their learning. n The childminder supports children's emotional well-being effectively. Children form strong bonds with the childminder. They enjoy her enthusiastic praise for their efforts and achievements and happily welcome her into their play. n Children make good progress. The childminder monitors their learning well. She makes regular observations and assessments of children's progress and is clear about what they can do and what they need to learn next. n The childminder makes good use of opportunities to support children's communication and language development. For example, she encourages young children to repeat sounds and words to help younger children learn new words. n The childminder evaluates her practice effectively to identify and address areas for

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The provision is good

further development, to improve outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n At times, the childminder overlooks opportunities to challenge younger children to find solutions to problems. For example, she tells them and suggests ideas too quickly. n The childminder does not maximise opportunities to update her skills to further build on her existing good-quality teaching.

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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

n support younger children further in their learning to help them develop their problem- solving skills n strengthen professional development opportunities to help raise the quality of teaching to the highest level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. She observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector jointly observed an activity with the childminder and discussed children's learning and development. She looked at children's learning records and discussed the progress they make. n The inspector gained the views of parents through written feedback and considered their views. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members. She discussed the childminder's safeguarding procedures and viewed documentation, such as policies and procedures. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about how she evaluates her service and plans for future improvements.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her responsibilities to protect children from abuse and neglect. She attends training opportunities to make sure her knowledge of child protection is robust and up to date. For example, the childminder knows how to identify children who may be at risk of harm from extreme behaviours and views. She has a clear awareness of the procedures to follow if she were to have concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder maintains a clean, attractive environment where children learn to play safely. The childminder works effectively with other settings that children attend to support their learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well-qualified and supports children's learning through play. She knows children well and values their interests. She follows each child's interests carefully, ensuring that children are consistently engaged and motivated. Children show that they are keen and inquisitive learners. They thoroughly enjoy joining in with the learning experiences that the childminder organises. For example, young children become excited as they learn to stack cups and knock them down. They insert one cup inside the other and use their small-muscle skills well as they pick up the cups. The childminder counts and refers to positional language, to help promote children's early mathematical skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder creates a warm and welcoming environment where children are happy, relaxed and settled. She is a good role model for the children and manages their behaviour positively. Children have good levels of self-esteem and respond to her praise and encouragement well. The childminder promotes children's safety and social skills effectively. For example, older children mix with others on regular visits to playgroups and daily walks to the local school. Children adopt healthy lifestyles and have daily opportunities that support their physical development. The childminder works closely with parents to ensure children are offered healthy meals and snacks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are gaining skills to help them with their future learning and eventual move to school. They concentrate, listen and have a positive attitude to learning. They are confident, curious and well-motivated. Young children are becoming interested in books and turn the pages with excitement. Older children are writing their name and recognise number and shape.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY478995 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10068142 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 26 February 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Swadlincote, Derbyshire. She operates Monday to Friday from 7am until 6pm, all year round, except for the week between Christmas and New Year, bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3 and receives funding for free early years education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Registers

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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