Childminder EY321073

Inspection date 3 October 2018 Previous inspection date 27 April 2015

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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 is passionate about providing high-quality care and learning for children. She is very receptive to feedback and keen to continue to develop. She gives good thought to any changes she implements. n The childminder makes good use of briefings provided by her local authority to develop her practice. For example, she has undertaken some additional research on child protection issues and streamlined her learning journals to strengthen information sharing with parents and carers. n The childminder effectively promotes children's emotional well-being. She gives children lots of praise to help them to recognise and celebrate their achievements and overcome any small anxieties they may have. n The childminder evaluates her own practice well. She continually encourages parents and carers to make suggestions and give feedback. Recent feedback from parents and carers is very positive and notes that the childminder offers 'lovely walks and day trips'.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Although overall the childminder accurately assesses children's stage of development, she does not consistently check that children have a secure knowledge in their understanding, listening and attention skills. n Occasionally, the childminder does not provide the greatest level of challenge during activities to help children to build on what they already know and can do.

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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 make best use of assessment information to provide a rich and varied programme of learning for children's listening, attention and understanding that helps them to develop a deeper breadth of knowledge and skills n provide the highest level of challenge to help children to make the best rate of progress.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this had on children's learning. n The inspector discussed the planning of activities with the childminder. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises. She looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of training. n The inspector discussed the procedures for evaluation and the priorities for improvement with the childminder. n The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers through the childminder's recent survey.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder regularly completes training in child protection. She is able to describe the signs of potential abuse and explain what she would do if she had a concern about a child. The childminder continually risk assesses the environment to ensure it is safe for children of all ages. The childminder employs an assistant for use in emergencies and ensures that they are suitable for their role. The childminder makes good use of partnerships with others to enhance her own practice. For example, through her voluntary work at the local school she has attended a phonics course and is using this knowledge to support children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has established a very good partnership with parents and carers. She continually discusses children's achievements and ensures parents and carers know what their children are learning next. She regularly gathers information so that she knows what children have been learning at home. She gives good quality guidance and support with learning and care routines at home. Overall, the childminder joins in well with children's play and supports their learning. She encourages children to initiate and extend their own play and organises the resources well to support this. She revisits activities or discussions to consolidate learning, for example, helping children to recognise the difference between acorns and conkers. Children of all ages share books and listen to or join in with songs.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides very good settling-in support for children. She has a clear plan that she discusses with parents and carers to ensure that children receive consistent support. She is very observant and identifies what equipment very young children feel more comfortable with. The childminder provides a good focus on supporting children as they prepare to move on to another setting. The childminder sets clear expectations for the children to follow, such as tidying away the resources before getting more out. She makes it a fun experience, for example, by singing a familiar song, which children then extend to include the particular toy they are tidying away.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and are well prepared for their next stage of learning. They demonstrate confidence in their interactions with others. They are able communicators and develop a broad vocabulary. They can recall and describe previous outings. They recognise and can explain why certain tools can be unsafe to use.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY321073 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10070202 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 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 27 April 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Swadlincote. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. The childminder employs an assistant.

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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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