Smart, Claire Louise

Inspection date 5 September 2018 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 The childminder provides a welcoming environment where children settle quickly and are happy to play. Children form strong attachments to the childminder, and other adults, who help to meet the children's emotional needs well. n The childminder is a good role model and provides clear guidance to the children about her expectations for behaviour and why they are important. Children have good levels of self-esteem and respond to praise and encouragement well. n Children make good progress in their learning. The childminder makes regular observations and assessments of children's progress. She is clear about what they can do and what they need to learn next. n The childminder supports children's communication and language development well. For example, she gives clear instructions and repeats words to help younger children to increase their speaking skills and asks simple questions to develop older children's

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This provision is good

understanding, speaking and listening skills. n The childminder works closely with parents and other settings that children attend to meet each child's needs, enrich children's learning and support continuous development.

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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 existing systems used for monitoring the assistant's practice, to raise the quality of teaching to an outstanding level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector spoke to the childminder, her co-childminder, assistant and children at appropriate times during the inspection. She observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector jointly observed an activity with the childminder and the assistant. She discussed children's learning and development. She looked at children's learning records and discussed the progress they make. n The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day and by reading comments on messages given to the childminder. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder, assistants and household members. She discussed the childminder's safeguarding procedures and viewed documentation, such as policies and procedures. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about how she evaluates her service and plans for future improvements.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant are confident to identify any concerns about children in their care, and to follow the local safeguarding procedures if required. The childminder checks the ongoing suitability of adults living or working at the premises well. Good support helps her to ensure that assistants are up to date with any changes in safeguarding legislation. Robust recruitment procedures are implemented. The childminder understands the importance of continuous professional development, to help improve her practice, and she regularly attends training. The childminder reflects on her practice effectively to identify areas for further improvement. The childminder works effectively with other settings and professionals to help with the smooth transition to pre-school or school.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified childminder understands that children learn through play. She provides a stimulating and interesting environment to help promote children's development. The childminder interacts well to challenge children further in their play. For example, when playing with the sensory equipment, the childminder enthusiastically extends younger children's sensory development. They explore the textures of the grass and then the silver paper. She uses this opportunity well and introduces new words, such as crunchy and smooth to help their speaking skills. Older children use their imagination well as they use cameras and take photographs.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes children's well-being and emotional development well. Children demonstrate they are happy in their surroundings. They move around the home with confidence and show a great sense of belonging. The childminder teaches children to take responsibility for their personal hygiene and care. For example, they wash their hands at appropriate times and help to serve their lunch. The childminder helps children to learn how to stay safe and be healthy. Children regularly participate in outside play, visit local parks and places of interest. This helps children to learn about the wider world and to stay healthy.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are gaining key skills in preparation for their move to pre-school and eventual move to school. They listen, concentrate and have a positive attitude to their learning. They are enthusiastic learners who explore and investigate their environment. Older children are developing good mathematical and literacy skills. They use numbers and compare sizes as they play and are beginning to write their names. All children enjoy listening and taking part in singing sessions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY426399 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10068144 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 12 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection 17 August 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Swadlincote, Derbyshire. The childminder works with a co-childminder and an assistant daily. The childminding provision operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 5.30pm, all year round, except for the week between Christmas and New Year, bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 4. She receives funding for 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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