Childminder EY542348

Inspection date 7 March 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 The childminder successfully evaluates her provision. She regularly gathers the views of parents and identifies areas to develop. For example, she has extended the opportunities for children to develop their early writing skills. n The childminder places a strong emphasis on improving her professional development. She attends training courses and uses her partnerships with other providers, schools and local authority advisers to enhance her knowledge and understanding of the early years foundation stage. n Children are settled and secure in the childminder's care. They respond well to her gentle nurturing approach and enjoy warm and humorous interactions with her throughout the day. n The childminder has established highly effective systems to monitor the learning and development progress of the children she cares for. She regularly shares information with parents and other settings that children attend to focus precisely on their next

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This provision is good

steps. As a result, children make consistently good progress across all areas of learning. n The childminder has a good understanding of how to develop children's writing skills. She skilfully supports children as they explore letters and the sounds that they represent. Young children proudly demonstrate how they can write and paint letters from their name. n Occasionally, the childminder does not recognise how she can extend her questioning to offer greater challenge and help children to make even higher rates of progress in their learning. n Although the childminder has made detailed plans to extend the range of outdoor learning opportunities at her new premises, these plans are still in their infancy so that children who prefer to learn outdoors do not benefit from a broader range of activities and experiences.

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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 the use of questioning to consistently encourage children's thinking and extend their learning even further n develop further the outdoor learning environment to help children who prefer to learn outdoors to benefit from a broader range of activities and experiences.

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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 and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at documentation, including policies and procedures, children's development records and the suitability of adults living on the premises. n The inspector took account of the views of parents. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The well-organised childminder is committed to providing good-quality childcare. Since registering, she has introduced effective policies and procedures which help her to monitor all aspects of her provision. The childminder carries out robust risk assessments and takes steps to reduce the risk of harm to children. For example, she has taken steps to ensure areas children have access to are safe and secure. The childminder has attended training to update her knowledge of local child protection procedures and wider safeguarding issues. She is fully aware of how to recognise and report any concerns she has about a child's welfare. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder works closely with parents, other providers and the local school. Children benefit from these effective partnerships. For example, they learn about the routines and programmes of learning that they will follow at pre-school and school.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has worked hard to gain a good knowledge of the early years requirements. She confidently plans activities across all areas of learning. The childminder chooses resources and toys for the children to help them develop their skills. For example, children enjoy developing their mathematical and reading skills as they take turns to post 'letters' into different coloured 'postboxes'. They match and name colours and learn that print carries meaning as they are supported to 'read' the addresses. The childminder supports the development of children's language and communication skills as they play. She encourages them to engage in conversation with herself and visitors and talk about their experiences.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Parents praise the 'warm and friendly' approach of the childminder. They comment on her expertise in promoting good behaviour and helping children to show kindness and consideration to others. The childminder supports the development of children's social skills. She plans visits and outings where children can meet new friends and enjoy physical activities. For example, she attends a weekly children's group and makes regular visits to local activity centres and places of interest. Children understand that they may lead different lives to others. The childminder supports children to learn more about different families and the celebrations and festivals of other cultures and communities. Children share in the traditions of Chinese New Year by creating red envelopes and filling them with chocolate coins.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children acquire the skills they need to prepare them well for the next stage in their learning, including school. They are increasingly independent in managing their personal care needs, including dressing and visiting the toilet. Young children are successfully developing their early reading skills. They enjoy sharing books and can successfully order the events in a familiar story. Children develop an interest in colour and design. They confidently experiment with different techniques such as finger and hand painting to create imaginative pictures.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY542348 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10089826 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 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Swadlincote, South Derbyshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early 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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Registers

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