Childminder in Derbyshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 February 2015 4 November 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 has a good understanding of her responsibilities to ensure that she meets the safeguarding and welfare requirements for the Early Years Foundation Stage. This fully supports children's welfare and safety.  Children benefit from a wide range of activities and resources that the childminder provides based on their interests. As a result, children are continuously engaged in purposeful play. They have access to experiences across all areas of learning and the childminder monitors their development carefully to ensure they make good progress.  Children soon settle, are happy in the childminder's home and develop a strong sense of belonging, which supports their emotional well-being.  The childminder is well organised, with a professional approach to her work, which means that she aims to provide her best for the children in her care.  Partnerships with parents are well established, enabling the childminder and parents to

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This provision is good

work together to support the care and learning needs of each child throughout their time with the childminder.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder does not use questions effectively to build fully on children's thinking and speaking skills.  The childminder does not always give children time to process information and respond to her actions during focused activities, in order to increase their learning.

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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

 use questions even more precisely, so that children are always encouraged to think and build on their speaking skills  help children to extend and consolidate their learning by, for example, giving them more time to absorb information, explore resources and respond, particularly during adult-led activities, such as singing time.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to the children.  The inspector observed the childminder's interaction with the children in their play.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's assessment and planning documentation.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability and qualifications of the childminder, her documentation, policies and procedures.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder understands that children learn best through play. She plans a balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities to promote children's learning. Assessment procedures are robust and enable the childminder to prioritise children's learning effectively. Overall, teaching is good. However, the childminder does not always give children enough time to explore resources and think about what they are being told before moving them on. This means that children do not gain the maximum benefit from these activities. The childminder fosters language skills generally well. However, she does not always consider and pose questions precisely enough to encourage children to think, or to develop their speaking skills. Children's physical skills are developing effectively. They use their imagination and creative skills well as they excitedly play with the role-play toys. Children are motivated, active learners and are acquiring the skills for future learning.

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who attend. This is good

Children benefit from the interaction of the childminder. Parents contribute to their children's learning. Two-way communication means children's learning is well supported.

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good

The childminder provides a warm and comfortable home. Children move around the home, freely choosing their play. This helps build their independence, self-esteem and confidence. Consequently, they behave well. The childminder has built strong attachments with the children. This helps them to feel safe and secure, and promotes their well-being. The childminder knows the children well. She has good settling-in sessions. She finds out about children's home routines and their preferences. Healthy lifestyles and good hygiene procedures are promoted effectively. Children benefit from daily outside play. They visit local parks to extend their physical development and understand that exercise can be fun. They enjoy healthy snacks of fruit and vegetables, and are provided with home-cooked meals. The childminder gives a high priority to safety. She has a safe home and teaches children about safety as they play. Children are well prepared for their move to school,

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provision is good

The safeguarding procedures are rigorous. This means children are kept safe at all times. Monitoring procedures are robust. The childminder identifies the gaps in children's learning. She provides activities to quickly close the gaps, to ensure children continue to make good progress. The childminder is a reflective practitioner who is passionate and committed to improving the provision she offers. She has made use of a self-evaluation tool to do this. She has involved the parents and children in this process. The childminder uses a computerised programme. She shares the information gathered with parents regularly. This means parents are well informed about the service she provides. The childminder understands the importance of working with other agencies to help all children's development. Her commitment to professional development, including through training, means children continue to benefit from her good practice.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 205956 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 865381 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 4 November 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1998. Her provision operates Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, all year round, except for Christmas, bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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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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