Childminder in Derbyshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 February 2015 2 November 2011

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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 has a good understanding of safe and effective working practices. She fulfils her responsibilities in meeting the safeguarding requirements. Potential risks to children are minimised through effective safeguarding and risk assessment procedures. Consequently, children are kept safe at all times.  Teaching is good. The childminder completes concise, detailed assessments of children's progress. She provides challenging experiences that stimulate and meet their individual needs well. Consequently, children make good progress in all areas of learning, given their starting points and capabilities.  The childminder develops positive relationships with children, and they show that they are comfortable in her care. She supports children in developing an understanding of good personal skills and an awareness of leading a healthy lifestyle. She provides children with healthy food to eat and promotes daily exercise.

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This provision is good

 The quality of early language teaching is very good. This means children are supported well as they begin to communicate and their vocabulary is extended. Children feel valued as their voice is heard, leading to a deeper focus during activities. The childminder constantly talks to children, asking them open-ended questions and encouraging children to think.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet effectively encouraged parents to share details of children's achievements at home, so that this information can be used to further increase children's learning and development.  The childminder does not provide enough natural and household objects to fully maximise children's play experiences and exploration skills.

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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

 maximise the already strong relationships with parents by encouraging them to frequently share details of what their child can do at home, and use this information when planning, so that children achieve at a higher level  enhance children's discovery and investigation skills by increasing opportunities for them to explore household and textured objects, such as tins, cardboard boxes and natural materials.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to children and the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed the interaction between the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability and qualifications of the childminder, her documentation, policies and procedures.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and planning documentation.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder is dedicated to her role and understands that children learn best through play. She provides a wide range of activities to promote learning. Children are active learners. They are well-motivated and enthused by the childminder, who encourages them to solve problems. Children enjoy stories and learn to listen and concentrate. Consequently, they are acquiring the necessary skills in readiness for school. The childminder uses opportunities to promote children's imaginations and creative skills well. For example, children use construction toys and create pretend rockets that fly into space. However, children have fewer opportunities to use everyday resources to help them to explore or investigate. The childminder keeps parents well informed about their children's progress and achievements while in her care. However, she has not yet developed effective ways of encouraging parents to share information about what their children can

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good

Children feel comfortable and secure with the childminder, who provides a relaxed and calm environment where children enjoy making decisions about their play. The childminder is sensitive towards children's needs, which helps to support their emotional well-being. She has good settling-in procedures and knows the children well. The childminder teaches children how to be safe. They learn to use tools, such as scissors, carefully. They take part in fire drills regularly, which helps them keep safe in an emergency. The childminder promotes good hygiene procedures. Older children are confident and move around the rooms at ease. All children behave well. They are learning how to share and take turns and play harmoniously together. The childminder has made good links with the local pre-school. She has conversations with the staff and finds out about what children are learning. This helps the children to be prepared for their move to

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provision is good

Safeguarding procedures are robust. The childminder promotes a strong focus on children's safety and security. She knows what she would do if she has a concern about a child in her care, or if an allegation was made. The childminder is focused on monitoring children's progress and development and the educational programmes thoroughly. She tracks children's achievements rigorously and analyses them to see if there are any gaps in children's learning. This means early intervention can take place to target specific issues or problems. As a result, children are progressing well in their learning. Children benefit greatly from the childminder's commitment to her own professional development because she continually updates and improves her provision. She has identified her strengths and weaknesses and attended short training courses. The childminder has positive relationships with parents, other providers and professionals. She welcomes daily

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provision is good

discussions to maintain effective communication. Consequently, there is continuity in children's care, learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 207679 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 818067 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 2 November 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002 and lives in Alfreton, Derbyshire. She operates Monday to Thursday, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, all year round, except for Christmas, 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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