Swift Karen Angela

Inspection date 23 October 2018 Previous inspection date 24 February 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 caring and attentive to what children say and do. She knows the children well and takes time to support them in their play. Children are happy, relaxed and confident, and enjoy their time with the childminder. n The childminder works effectively in partnership with parents and keeps them well informed about all aspects of her practice. She informs parents verbally about their children's day and shares details of children's achievements. n The childminder is a positive role model for children. She promotes good manners and supports children to learn good behaviour. Children are kind to each other and readily take turns as they play. n Children make good progress in their learning in relation to their starting points. The childminder monitors their development accurately and provides activities and guidance to help them achieve their next steps for learning successfully. n The childminder has successfully improved her practice since the last inspection. She

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The provision is good

shows good capacity to maintain continuous improvement.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder occasionally misses opportunities to fully challenge the older or most- able children during self-directed play. n The childminder does not consistently exchange detailed information with other settings children attend, to help support continuity in children's 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

n make the most of all learning opportunities to provide extra challenge for the older or most-able children n strengthen partnerships with other early years settings that children attend to complement children's learning as well as possible.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the childminder's home. She looked at the range of resources available for the children to use and security arrangements to keep the children safe. n The inspector spoke with the children and the childminder during the inspection. She took into account the views of the parents through written feedback provided. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children as they played. She completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder and discussed the impact of teaching. n The inspector discussed the children's learning and their progress with the childminder, including their next steps and children's interests. n The inspector discussed with the childminder some of her policies and procedures and checked evidence of her suitability. She also discussed how the childminder reflected on her practice and identified areas for improvement.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of child protection issues. She is confident to make a referral if she has concerns about any children in her care. She keeps her good knowledge and procedures up to date. The childminder values professional development to build on her knowledge and skills, and to improve outcomes for children. For instance, she has recently been on a course to help understand how two-year-old children play. This has had a positive impact on how she plans activities for the younger children. Since the last inspection, she has made ongoing improvements and successfully addressed recommendations.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified and understands that children learn through play. She provides a range of play and learning opportunities for children, in her setting and in the wider community. The childminder successfully supports children's communication and language skills. For example, she introduces children to new words, such as 'wobbly' and 'prickly', as the children make their dinosaur islands out of play dough. She gives young children appropriately detailed descriptions to help further their understanding and speaking skills. The childminder joins in children's play with enthusiasm and promotes their imaginative play. They cook the dinner together and make cups of tea.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enthusiastically explore the stimulating environment. They demonstrate that they are comfortable in their surroundings, as they choose what they want to play. The childminder plans activities to help children develop their social skills. They visit toddler groups and benefit from lots of outings to enrich their experiences. The childminder implements care routines very well and places a strong emphasis on teaching children about the importance of healthy lifestyles. For example, children eat healthy food options and have opportunities to exercise daily, either in the garden, at the park or soft play centres. The childminder shows children how to keep themselves safe, such as how to use the scissors and knives carefully.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident, well motivated, independent and eager to learn. They develop skills for future learning, in readiness for their move to school. Older children develop good literacy and mathematical skills. They enjoy listening to stories and are beginning to write their name. They count and learn about number in the environment. All children develop good physical and creative skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY101225 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10070198 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 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 16 Date of previous inspection 24 February 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1995 and lives in Heage, Belper. She operates from 7.30am until 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, 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 to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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