Childminder in Derbyshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 February 2015 10 June 2010

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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 provides good-quality teaching and she effectively promotes children's learning so that they make good progress in their development.  The childminder regularly updates her safeguarding training to ensure she maintains a good understanding of her responsibility to protect children.  The childminder works in close partnership with her co-childminders and information is effectively shared between them, which supports children's learning and development.  The childminder develops warm and close relationships with children. Children's self- esteem and confidence are supported well through the childminder's consistent use of praise and encouragement.  The childminder is committed to professional development and has completed an early years degree since her last inspection. As a result, children benefit from the childminder's precise assessment and well-targeted activities to meet their learning

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This provision is good

needs.  Children follow good hygiene routines and enjoy time spent in the extensive outdoor play area, which promotes their good health and well-being.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always fully encourage parents to contribute what they know about their child's ongoing abilities and interests, or offer ideas about activities parents can use to help support their child's learning at home.  The childminder does not always support children's personal independence, for example, by supporting them to play a role in preparing food at snack time or serving themselves.

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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

 strengthen the partnerships with parents by promoting the sharing of regular two-way observations of learning and ideas about activities, and use this shared knowledge and understanding to plan together so that children make the very best progress  build on children's personal independence skills, for example, by supporting them fully to take part in preparing food at snack time and by providing age-appropriate cups for older children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises with the childminder.  The inspector observed teaching and learning activities in the indoor and outdoor learning environment.  The inspector looked at a sample of written polices, risk assessments and children's records.  The inspector reviewed the childminder's self-evaluation form and written feedback from parents and children.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at suitable times throughout the inspection and observed her engage in activities with the children.  The inspector checked the childminder's qualifications, training record and evidence of suitability for all household members.

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who attend. This is good

The quality of teaching is good. Children engage in a broad range of activities which cover the seven areas of learning. The playroom provides a wealth of easily accessible resources to support the individual interests and needs of each child. The childminder extends their communication and language skills as she talks about sea creatures and asks questions to support their learning. Children are fascinated with the stingray and talk about its blue and yellow wobbly tail. The childminder encourages their mathematical knowledge as they compare the size of the whale and look at the long, thin tail of the stingray. The effective use of key words and repeating correctly mispronounced words, such as 'spoon', with an emphasis on the initial letter sound, extend children's language skills. Consequently, children become good communicators. Children play happily together. For example, they build a train track and develop their imagination as they make tea in the home corner.

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good

Children quickly settle in the childminder's care because she ensures the move from home to her setting is free from stress. The daily routine includes many opportunities for physical exercise. Children play outside in the extensive play area or visit the local park. Children are well behaved and are good at taking turns during play. They are confident and self-assured, demonstrating they have a real sense of belonging. Children learn how to keep themselves safe on outings and how to exit the premises in an emergency. This helps to keep them safe. The childminder provides a range of healthy snacks and home- cooked meals. However, at times children's independence is not fully encouraged. For example, toast is pre-spread and served on their plate and drinks are pre-poured into the cups, which are not always appropriate for the age of the children. The childminder works well with parents to provide consistency of care, and information about care routines is

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good

effectively exchanged each day. Parents comment very favourably on the provision and have developed good relationships with the childminder.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how to implement the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has a secure understanding of her role to protect and safeguard children. A wide range of policies are used effectively to support children's health, safety and well-being. Since the last inspection, the childminder has put into place a comprehensive observation, assessment and planning system. Observations are used successfully to plan for children's next steps in learning. This has a positive impact on the progress children make and they are well prepared for the next stage in learning. However, parents are not encouraged to contribute their own observations of their child, and the childminder does not suggest activities they could do at home in order to maximise their child's learning. The childminder monitors the quality of her provision and the work of her assistant, and takes action in order to continually improve outcomes for

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY284232 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 872843 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 10 June 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Somercotes, Derbyshire. She regularly works with two other childminders or an assistant in a static caravan in grounds of one of her co-childminder's homes. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays. She holds an appropriate early years degree.

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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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