Childminder in Derbyshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 January 2015 22 April 2010

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder provides a good range of activities across the seven areas of learning. As a result, children to make good progress towards the early learning goals.  Children are developing good levels of independence because the childminder effectively organises the toys and resources for children to self-select, and encourages them to play together and make up their own games.  Children are given very good support to settle at their own pace, feel comfortable in the environment and develop positive relationships with others. Parents and carers comment on the effectiveness of the childminder's approach in letting children adapt to the new environment.  Children behave well and learn how to keep themselves safe through discussions about road safety, practising the evacuation procedure and keeping the environment tidy.  The childminder effectively reviews her own practice, including input from her assistant

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This provision is good

and feedback from parents and carers, to identify how she can drive forward improvements to positively impact on the quality of the provision.  The childminder and her assistant effectively evaluate the training that they attend. This helps, to identify how they can implement new ideas to meet the needs of children they care for.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the most of opportunities during creative activities to support children to learn and use descriptive language.  The childminder does not always give parents and carers examples of how to support children's learning at home, to help children make even better progress in their learning and 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

 build on the already good teaching to help children to make even better progress by, for example, consistently using and encouraging children to use descriptive language during creative activities  extend the information provided to parents and carers to support them in guiding their children's learning at home by, for example, always sharing ideas for children's next steps in learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the playroom.  The inspector discussed a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and other documentation.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises, the childminder's qualifications and self-evaluation form.  The inspector took into account the views of parents and carers gathered by the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder plans a good range of activities to promote children's learning and development, giving appropriate consideration to child-initiated play for young children. Young children are curious and explore the toys and resources, moving around to reach them, thus developing their physical skills. The childminder and her assistant consistently encourage children to investigate how things work, and to concentrate and persevere, before guidance or support is offered. As a result, children learn how to solve problems from an early age and develop positive attitudes to learning that they can build on as they progress to school. Children develop their imagination, as they play together and make up their own games. The childminder and her assistant support children's communication and language as they repeat what children have said, reinforcing how to say things correctly and extending their sentences. However, the childminder and her assistant do not

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who attend. This is good

consistently use other opportunities, such as creative activities, to broaden children's vocabulary. The childminder regularly gathers and shares information with other settings to maintain continuity for children's learning. There are useful exchanges of information about children's achievements with parents and carers, but the childminder does not consistently share information about how to support children's next steps in learning.

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good

Children have positive relationships with the childminder, her assistant and the other children. The atmosphere is calm and relaxed and children are given good support to settle and feel secure. Children's needs are carefully considered throughout the day, with adjustments to the routines if necessary. Children enjoy healthy foods at mealtimes and learn why this is important for their health. The childminder effectively organises the playroom, so that children have lots of space to spread out and can select additional toys and resources to extend their play. The childminder provides regular visits to stay and play sessions within the community, so children develop their confidence in mixing with others. Children learn to recognise when their behaviour is appropriate as they receive lots of praise and encouragement. Children will often apologise, without prompting, if they recognise that they have not been considerate to others.

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provision is good

The childminder promotes a safe environment, for example, by ensuring children are supervised at all times, including when they are asleep. The childminder effectively manages the performance of her assistant, involving her in all aspects of practice to build her knowledge. The assistant has undertaken childcare training, so she is knowledgeable in how to effectively promote children's care and learning. The childminder regularly evaluates practice within the setting, to identify what needs to improve. The childminder effectively monitors children's progress and the range of activities to ensure a balance across the seven areas of learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 208038 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 818077 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 22 April 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1993 and lives in Ilkeston. She operates all year round from 7am to 5.15pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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