Childminder EY552896

Inspection date 29 May 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 manages her setting efficiently. There are clear procedures in place should a complaint be made against her. She understands the types of situations and events that need to be notified to Ofsted. n The childminder obtains in-depth information from parents when children first start. She skilfully uses this information to identify children's initial starting points in their learning. The childminder understands how to work within the data protection act to ensure that the information she holds about children remains confidential. n Regular observations of children's learning help the childminder to identify any additional support children may need. Timely interventions and personalised play opportunities help all children to make good progress. n The childminder promotes children's emotional well-being effectively. She regularly praises children, building on their self-esteem. Children respond positively to the warm

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This provision is good

praise that the childminder gives them for their efforts and achievements. n The childminder provides a welcoming, homely environment. Children have access to a wide range of resources inside and outdoors. Children show curiosity and remain engaged in activities for long periods of time, relative to their age. Children demonstrate a positive attitude towards learning. n The childminder does not use her evaluation process well enough to identify how she can strengthen the quality of her provision to an even higher level. n The childminder has not developed effective partnerships with other settings that children attend, in order to promote 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 develop evaluation procedures and use these even more effectively to raise standards to an outstanding level n strengthen links with the other settings that children attend and share more information to support continuity in children's care and learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector took account of the written views of parents. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities 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 spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members over 16 years of age and checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder attends regular refresher training to keep her knowledge of child protection issues up to date. She has a good knowledge of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and is aware of the wider issues surrounding child protection. The childminder ensures her premises are safe and takes steps to reduce or remove any potential risks to children. Children are well supervised at all times and ratios are maintained. The childminder holds a valid paediatric first-aid qualification and public liability insurance. She records accidents appropriately and shares this information with parents.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The experienced and highly-qualified childminder has a secure understanding of how young children learn. Children concentrate as they catch rubber ducks using fishing nets. The childminder uses the opportunity to introduce early mathematical language such as 'more' and 'less'. Children eagerly estimate and count how many ducks they have managed to catch. Children have access to a range of resources and make independent choices as they play. They enjoy pretending to work in an ice-cream shop selling ice creams to their customers. The childminder talks to children and offers commentary on what they are doing. She listens and responds well to them, repeating words sensitively for children to hear the correct pronunciation. The childminder encourages parents to continue children's learning at home, which helps to ensure a consistent approach.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes children's good health. She teaches children about the importance of washing their hands before eating. Children enjoy a wide range of healthy meals and snacks. These are freshly prepared by the childminder. Children benefit from many opportunities for physical exercise. They have lots of opportunities to play outdoors and access fresh air. Children develop their coordination skills and enjoy being active and energetic as they ride on see-saws and eagerly take part in ball games.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children acquire the skills and positive attitudes needed for the next stage in their learning, including school. Children demonstrate good listening skills and follow instructions. They count in sequence and are beginning to recognise numbers which are familiar to them. Children develop early mark-making and writing skills. They use paintbrushes and chalks with increasing control to make marks. Children demonstrate early reading skills, they confidently recognise letters that form their names. Children are becoming independent and manage their own self-care effectively. They readily put on wellington boots for outdoor play and dress themselves.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY552896 Local authority Derby Inspection number 10107503 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Chellaston, Derby. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Wednesday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 6.

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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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