Childminder in Derbyshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 January 2015 12 April 2012

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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 warm and welcoming environment. She fosters children's confidence and self-esteem through her enthusiastic and positive praise for their achievements.  The childminder effectively teaches young children to communicate and speak, as she models new words, reinforces the correct pronunciation of words, and clearly linking them to activities and what children are doing.  The childminder liaises effectively with children's parents, to keep them informed about their children's progress and care needs, and to ensure children receive a consistent experience.  Children follow good hygiene routines. They know to wash their hands before eating and after going to the toilet, which promotes their good health.  Children behave well. They help the childminder to tidy away activities after use to keep the environment safe and tidy.  The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to promoting a high-quality

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This provision is good

provision. She puts her childcare qualification to good use, which has a positive impact on the learning experiences she offers children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has limited words in print on display for children to make connections between objects and their names, so opportunities are not maximised for them to develop the skills they need for early reading.  The childminder provides limited opportunities for children to investigate the natural world, with particular regard to planting and growing activities.

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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

 enrich the environment to provide more opportunities for children to make connections between words and objects  enhance opportunities for children to investigate the natural world and learn about growth and decay, for example, by providing planting and growing activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the premises used for childminding.  The inspector observed practice and interaction between the childminder and children during play and at snack time.  The inspector checked details of the childminder's qualifications and training. She also checked evidence of suitability for all household members.  The inspector examined the children's learning journeys and observation, planning and assessment procedures, and parents' written comments.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

Children have access to a wide range of toys and resources that help them develop independence. Comprehensive observation and assessment systems are in place to monitor children's progress and to identify what they need to learn next. Children all have individual learning journeys, and parents contribute their comments and support children's learning at home. The childminder plans activities that match closely to children's stages of development and their individual interests. For example, children learn to cut and complete interlocking jigsaws. These activities help to support the good progress children make in their learning and development. However, there are fewer opportunities for children to learn about how things grow to enhance their knowledge of the natural world. The childminder's teaching promotes children's language and communication skills effectively. This helps to develop children's understanding of language. However, there

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who attend. This is good

are few printed words on display to help children develop connections between words and pictures.

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good

The childminder's home is safe and welcoming. Children have good relationships with the childminder and enjoy her praise and reassurance. Children have opportunities to be active as they enjoy action rhymes. Children have opportunities to further develop their physical skills in the garden, on visits to the park and at the soft-play centre. The childminder provides home cooked meals and snacks of fresh fruit and vegetables. Children's independence is fostered as they chose the piece of fruit they want for their snack and carefully peel and cut their banana. They know why fruit is good for them. Children benefit from regular trips to toddler groups, the library and into the local community, which helps develop their social skills and confidence outside of the childminder's home. This helps children develop positive attitudes to others. Regular walks to school, to take and collect older children, help them become familiar with the school

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good

environment. This prepares them well emotionally for their move onto nursery or school.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements and how to keep children safe. She knows the correct procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child's welfare. She has attended safeguarding training, which has enhanced her knowledge even further. The childminder completes regular safety checks of her premises and resources, and risk assesses outings to ensure the continued safety of children. The childminder demonstrates a well-organised approach to her role. She clearly understands how to successfully support children's learning and development. The childminder evaluates her provision and plans effectively for improvements. She has acted on the recommendation raised at her last inspection and as a result has a comprehensive planning, observation and assessment system. This results in children having good-quality care and learning opportunities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY433258 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 870465 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 12 April 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Hollingwood, Chesterfield. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. She operates, from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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