Childminder EY374193

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision is outstanding

Children thrive exceptionally well in this setting. They receive an excellent quality of education and benefit significantly from the way in which the childminder nurtures each child. Their behaviour is exemplary. They say 'please', without being reminded, when asking for different colours of paint. They are very good at sharing pens while drawing, and remind each other to put the tops back on. Younger children are willing to wait and take turns when playing games. Children display high levels of independence appropriate to their age. For example, they show high levels of perseverance in putting on their own aprons, getting out the paper and helping to decant the paint into smaller pots.

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The provision is outstanding

Children are extremely well prepared for the next stage in their learning. For example, they readily respond to the challenge of writing their own names and other simple words. Younger children talk about their painting and attempt to copy the childminder's labels for what they have drawn. Children are extremely happy in the setting. They jump up and down with excitement when preparing for a new activity. Children thoroughly enjoy working out what they need and choosing their own resources. They benefit from being in this exceptionally safe environment. The childminder is particularly good at involving the children in assessing potential risks when they visit the local park.

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need to do better?

n Parents are highly involved in their children's care and learning. The childminder sends home weekly plans so parents can prepare their children for the activities and support their learning at home. She works closely with each parent to agree strategies for their child's development. n The childminder has forged exceptionally strong partnerships with staff at the school most of the children attend. She is excellent at sharing information about activities and children's development. Children benefit from introductory visits that the childminder organises to their new school. For example, she takes them to join in with a story session before starting. n The childminder is excellent at nurturing children's love of books. Children relish listening to their favourite stories and love reciting large parts of familiar fairy tales by themselves. Younger children eagerly fill in the words when prompted by the childminder.

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n Children paint and draw enthusiastically. Older children carefully choose different colours and make recognisable shapes and images. Younger children daub paint in lines and circles and talk about drawing elephants and dinosaurs. The childminder asks very well-placed questions to help them expand their thinking and add further detail such as, a long spiny tail to the dinosaur. n Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are sensitively

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7 January 2020 nurtured and supported. The childminder works closely with parents and other professionals. She carefully adapts activities to ensure all children are included. n The childminder uses conversations, explanations and questioning exceptionally well. She constantly fosters children's new vocabulary and encourages them to think and solve problems. For example, older children use joining words such as 'because' when making links with what they know from previous stories and activities. Younger children use sentences and put three and four words together, for example when describing their painting. n The childminder has an excellent understanding of how to introduce numbers and simple problems through play. Older children very confidently count objects to 12 and beyond. They are very good at calculating how many they have when they add two or four more. n The childminder is excellent at encouraging children to try new experiences. For

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example, for children who are reluctant to touch or get messy, she introduces tactile substances slowly and offers larger brushes for painting. They soon join in with using dough and paint and enjoy these activities. n Children persevere extensively with their chosen tasks. They spend considerable time getting magnetic trains the right way around to join them all up. Younger children persist for some time fitting lids on boxes and carrying them to the right place when tidying away. n The childminder is very committed to completing further training and implements what she has learned. For example, she now provides more activities and resources which can be used in different ways to support children's thinking. She is highly knowledgeable about her strengths and the impact of her improvements on children's learning. n Children learn extensively about the world and community around them. They are really good at finding information in books and learning through outings

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such as, to the local market and shops. Children develop great respect for and understanding of different people and ways of life. For example, they discuss ideas about gender when they notice differences in what people wear.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has considerable knowledge of how to protect children from harm and possible abuse. She knows the children particularly well and quickly notices when they are not well or when she is concerned about their safety. She knows who to report any concerns she may have about children to. The childminder manages children's access to technology and social media with vigilance. She is also well aware of her responsibilities in responding to any concerns that a child may be exposed to extreme behaviours or ideas.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY374193 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10131211 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 3 December 2014

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives near Swadlincote, Derbyshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of education provided and its impact on the children. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children during the inspection. n The inspector reviewed relevant documentation. n The inspector observed activities the children participated in and their behaviour.

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Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

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