Childminder EY411896

Inspection date 7 September 2018 Previous inspection date 17 September 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 Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder keeps parents informed of their children's achievements and involves them in their children's learning. n The childminder displays a very calm and caring nature. Children settle quickly and build very secure relationships with her. Children's emotional well-being is supported effectively. n The childminder observes children's development closely. She identifies and addresses any gaps in their learning quickly and plans activities to help them achieve better in these areas. All children make good progress. n Children's behaviour is good. The childminder is a good role model for children. She supports them well in resolving minor conflicts. For instance, she reminds them to take turns and share as they play. n The childminder is very organised and displays a constant drive for improvement. She is a reflective practitioner and accurately evaluates her provision. The childminder

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This provision is good

makes good use of the views of parents and children to improve her setting.

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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 support younger children more to gain a greater awareness of following good hygiene practices as they learn to take care of their own needs n enhance opportunities to build even further on children's understanding of healthy eating and food choices.

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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 looked at the range of resources available for the children to use and security arrangements to keep the children safe. n The inspector spoke with the children and the childminder during the inspection. She took into account the views of the parents through written comments and statements. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children as they played indoors and outdoors. She completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder and discussed the impact of teaching. n The inspector discussed the children's learning and their progress with the childminder, including their next steps and interests. n The inspector discussed with the childminder some of her policies and procedures and checked her suitability. She also discussed how the childminder reflected on her practice and identified areas for improvement.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder thoroughly understands her responsibilities to keep children safe from harm. She has undertaken child protection training and regularly updates her policies to take account of changes to legislation. The childminder knows the signs and symptoms that may give her cause for concern about a child in her care. Thorough risk assessments for the home and outings help to ensure that children remain safe and secure. The childminder values professional development to build further on her good knowledge and skills. For example, she meets regularly with other professionals to gain new activity ideas to support children's learning in different ways. Established partnerships with schools help to promote consistency for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well-qualified and understands well that children learn through play. She interacts with children in a positive manner. She skilfully uses opportunities to build spontaneously on children's learning to enhance their experiences. For instance, young children copy her as she shows them how they can make marks with their fingers in the flour as they make play dough. This helps to encourage their early writing and small- muscle skills. The childminder teaches mathematics well. For example, she helps to develop children's understanding of number and capacity, she encourages children to recognise numbers, count and measure while they play outside with the water play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming and stimulating learning environment. She provides a wide range of activities that promote children's learning effectively. Children are happy and confident to express themselves. They move around the rooms at ease and demonstrate they are comfortable in their surroundings. Children have many opportunities to visit local groups and places of interest. This helps extend their knowledge of the diverse lives, cultures and backgrounds of people in the community. Children's physical development is enhanced as they use the larger equipment at the park. The childminder teaches children about how to keep themselves safe through her everyday routines.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the skills that prepare them well for their future learning, including pre- school and school. They are enthusiastic to learn, engage, concentrate and learn new skills during their play. All children develop good language and communication skills. Older children answer questions well and hold purposeful conversation about their experiences. Children are sociable, confident and become independent in their self-care skills, such as putting on their shoes for outdoor play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY411896 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10068143 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 17 September 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Swadlincote, Derbyshire. She operates Monday to Friday from 7.45am until 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 3 and receives funding for free early years 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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