Childminder EY293345

Inspection date 10 January 2019 Previous inspection date 17 August 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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This provision is good

n Children benefit from the calm and well-organised environment where they have free access to an exceptional range of age-appropriate resources. They play safely under the childminder's continual supervision and guidance. n The childminder is a positive role model for children. She is warm and attentive, which helps them to feel secure. She genuinely enjoys playing alongside children and models effectively how to explore and play with equipment. n The childminder takes children to local groups where she helps them to develop good social skills. Children learn to mix well with others and to embrace new situations with confidence. n The childminder organises important childminding documents effectively and securely. She ensures that she keeps up to date with relevant early years information. n Although the childminder engages well with the children she does not make use of opportunities to continually extend children's understanding and early speaking skills.

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This provision is good

n The childminder does not implement a targeted plan for professional development to continue to enhance her knowledge and further build on her teaching skills.

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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 strengthen skills to make full use of all opportunities that arise to continually extend and challenge children's understanding and early speaking abilities n consider a focused professional development programme that enhances knowledge and further builds teaching skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection and wider safeguarding issues. She is confident in following her policies and procedures to keep children safe from harm. The childminder accurately observes children and assesses their achievements to monitor their learning and development. Children make good progress in relation to their individual starting points. Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder places great importance on providing regular feedback regarding children's progress, activities and care routines. The childminder appropriately reflects on the overall quality of her practice. She considers the views of parents and children in her self-evaluation process.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder fosters children's active learning. She provides a wide range of interesting activities to encourage their involvement and extend their interest. Children enjoy listening to music and join in singing activities. They frequently visit areas of interest within the local community and have many opportunities to be outdoors. The childminder successfully supports children to develop their physical skills and hand-to- eye coordination. Children enjoy posting shapes into shape and letter sorters. They push buttons and turn knobs on toys to find out what happens and how things work. The childminder adds a variety of objects to a sand play activity to give children different experiences and challenges. Children are inquisitive and make independent choices. They confidently move around the setting, choosing what they would like to do.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children demonstrate that they feel valued and safe. The childminder ensures the daily routine is directed by the children's unique needs. For example, sleep and mealtimes are provided when the children require them rather than at set times. Children are developing high levels of self-esteem due to the childminder's sensitive and caring manner. The childminder offers warm attention and clear messages to encourage children to develop positive attitudes and good behaviour. This helps children to feel confident about themselves as individuals and to learn respect for others. The childminder provides nutritious and healthy meals to help children to learn about healthy lifestyles. Children enjoy regular fresh air and exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children settle quickly and enjoy a good range of experiences. This helps them to develop a strong curiosity for learning and engage well in their play. The childminder enthusiastically interacts with children. Consequently, children are motivated, active and enjoy investigating. They respond positively to praise and smile broadly when they develop new skills. Children are happy and settled. They gain confidence in their abilities and develop the skills needed for their move on to pre-school and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY293345 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10062492 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 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 17 Date of previous inspection 17 August 2015

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The childminder registered in 2005. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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