Childminder EY500135

Inspection date 22 May 2019 Previous inspection date 30 May 2018

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires improvement 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's home is welcoming and stimulating. She provides a nurturing environment where children settle well. She supports children's emotional well-being effectively. Children develop a strong sense of belonging and clearly feel relaxed and at ease in the childminder's care. n The childminder supports children to develop good communication and language. For example, as children become engrossed in play, the childminder repeats key words and phrases and introduces new vocabulary, helping children to build on their skills. n Children demonstrate they are beginning to understand how to keep safe. They react appropriately when the childminder reminds them they may hurt themselves if they run instead of walk with their toys. n The childminder has good partnerships with parents. This helps to ensure children's individual care needs are met. The childminder keeps parents informed about their child's progress.

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This provision is good

n Children enjoy their time with the childminder and show an interest in all they do. They concentrate well and display high levels of independence as they make choices from the range of age-appropriate activities on offer. n At times, the childminder's observations and planning are not as precise as possible. n The childminder has not fully developed effective partnerships with all of the settings that children attend, in order to share more information and promote continuity in children's learning. n The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to enhance her professional development and raise the quality of her teaching further.

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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 enhance the use of observations to identify and plan more precisely for children's next steps in learning to help them make the best possible progress n strengthen arrangements to share information with all other settings that children attend, to help complement their learning further n make the most of professional development opportunities to help raise the quality of practice to the highest level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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 spoke to children and the childminder during the inspection. She reviewed relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector was shown around the childminder's home. n The inspector took account of the views of parents by reading their written feedback.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of the steps to take should she have a concern for a child's welfare. She knows the signs that may indicate that a child is at risk from extreme views. The childminder closely supervises children at all times. She assesses hazards and takes appropriate steps to minimise these. For example, she uses cupboard locks to ensure children cannot access household cleaning products. The childminder reflects on her practice, looking at what she does well and how to improve. She works closely with parents and considers their views to help her to develop her practice. For example, following feedback from parents, she has recently reorganised the seating arrangements at the dining table. This means children of all ages can enjoy mealtimes together.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified and uses her knowledge to ensure children flourish in her care. She supports every child to follow their own ideas and interests. Children choose freely from an exciting range of resources. This helps to build on children's good progress. The childminder interacts well with children as they play. She helps them to develop their mathematical skills as she encourages them to make 'towers as high as the sky'. Children stand on tiptoes and stretch their arms above their heads. This means they are learning about height. The childminder encourages children to persevere when they come across challenges in their play. For example, when children struggle to connect plastic bricks, she uses positive language to boost their confidence. She praises them highly when they succeed.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides an effective settling-in process for children. She gathers a good range of information from parents. This helps children to adjust well to their new environment. Children show their confidence and independence as they freely access resources of their choice. The childminder manages conflict well, redirecting and diverting children's attention when things don't go their way. She reminds older children to be kind and take turns when they struggle to share. The childminder provides opportunities for children to develop healthy lifestyles. She teaches them about good hygiene routines. The childminder ensures that children benefit from outdoor play and physical exercise. She regularly practises evacuation drills with children. This helps them learn about how to leave the setting safely in an emergency.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are well prepared for their next stage in learning. They show a developing interest in books as they help to turn the pages. Children's mark-making skills are developing as they use crayons and felt-tip pens to make patterns and draw pictures. They show an understanding of number and colour as they correctly identify these when playing with magnets. Young children's physical skills develop well. They skilfully use sit- and-ride toys, manoeuvring these around the childminder's home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY500135 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10084994 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 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 14 Date of previous inspection 30 May 2018

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Hasland, near Chesterfield. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. She offers 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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