Childminder EY545371

Inspection date 19 June 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 is kind and friendly. She promotes children's emotional well-being effectively. Children form strong bonds with the childminder. They are happy and well settled in her care. n The childminder is an effective role model for behaviour. She joins in with children's play and helps them to understand about sharing and taking turns with toys. The childminder provides children with consistent praise and encouragement, which helps to raise their self-esteem. n The childminder keeps parents accurately informed regarding their own child's achievements and involves them in children's learning. She seeks regular information from parents about their children's learning and interests at home. This supports good continuity in children's care and development. n The childminder accurately assesses and tracks children's progress. She identifies children's next steps in learning and plans play to help close any gaps in their

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This provision is good

development effectively. All children make good progress for their age and gain the foundations that they need for their future learning and eventual move to school. n The childminder evaluates her provision effectively. This helps her to identify and make ongoing improvements to raise outcomes for children. For example, since her registration, she has broadened the range of toys and resources to help promote children's learning. n At times, the childminder does not use all of the possible opportunities within activities and experiences to provide extra challenge and extend children's learning further, so that they make rapid progress. n Although the childminder makes some links with other provisions, this is not yet fully effective to include all the settings that children attend. n The childminder does not precisely focus her professional development to acquire new skills and knowledge in order to enhance the quality of teaching to the highest possible

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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 focus more closely on all of the available opportunities within activities and experiences to challenge children's learning even further, to help them make rapid progress n explore ways to develop further partnerships with other settings that children attend, to provide even greater continuity in children's care and learning n strengthen the plans for professional development to extend knowledge, skills and teaching practice, to help further raise the good quality of teaching to an outstanding level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector had a tour of the childminder's home. She spoke with the children and held discussions with the childminder. 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. She discussed with the childminder the children's assessments, their learning and development and the progress they make. n The inspector took into account the views of parents and carers through comments provided by the childminder and written questionnaires completed by the parents and carers. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including safeguarding policies and procedures and evidence of qualification certificates. She checked the childminder's evidence of suitability and documentation linked to the childminder's professional development.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is aware of the signs that may indicate children are at risk of harm and understands her responsibilities to protect them. She knows the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date and completes all mandatory training. She conducts regular and thorough checks on her home and equipment to assure children's safety. The childminder implements a range of policies and procedures that help to support her good practice. She keeps parents informed of any updates or changes. The childminder regularly meets with other childminders. This helps her to identify areas to improve her provision further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified. She has a good understanding of how children learn and of child development. She knows what children's interests are and provides a range of enjoyable opportunities that help to support their learning. The childminder joins in with children's play with enthusiasm and follows their lead. She develops children's speech well. For example, she regularly talks to them about what they are doing, emphasising their new words and phrases. Children show high levels of engagement and interest as they play. For example, they delight in splashing the water and filling containers. The childminder uses this opportunity and counts with the children. This helps to develop their early mathematical skills. Children confidently initiate their own play and use their imagination well. They play with the dolls, push them around in pushchairs in the home and tell the childminder they are going shopping.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming and stimulating environment that helps to promote children's learning. She offers cuddles and reassurance when needed to help children feel secure. The childminder responds to children's individual needs effectively. For instance, she provides opportunities for children to rest or sleep when they feel tired. Children move safely and freely around the play areas. They demonstrate that they are comfortable in their surroundings. Children select their own toys and resources and know where they want to play. The childminder provides opportunities for children to learn about the importance of a healthy lifestyle. For instance, she encourages children to follow good hygiene routines and eat healthy snacks and meals. In addition, she ensures that children have opportunities to exercise and play outdoors daily to also support their physical skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those in receipt of funding, make good progress from their starting points. They concentrate, listen and have a positive attitude to their learning. Children are well motivated, engage well in their play and are actively involved. They show that they are independent from an early age and are able to manage their personal care needs well. Children develop good physical skills. For example, younger children learn to pull themselves up onto equipment, such as a slide, and older children throw and catch balls skilfully.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY545371 Local authority Derby Inspection number 10103533 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 8 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Derby. She operates all year round from 7am to 9pm from Monday to Friday, apart from Christmas, bank holidays and family holidays. She also provides overnight care. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3 and is in receipt of funding to provide free 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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