Childminder in Derbyshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 March 2015 18 August 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

 Rigorous safeguarding policies and procedures are implemented by the childminder. She knows what to do if she has a concern about a child in her care or if an allegation is made against her. The childminder completes risk assessments to ensure the home is free from hazards. This ensures that the safety and well-being of the children is promoted extremely well at all times.  The childminder provides a relaxed and calm environment where children thrive. She has strong attachments with the children, which helps them to feel safe and secure. The childminder is caring and attentive to children's needs. This supports their emotional well-being well, so that they are confident to explore their surroundings.  Teaching is good. The childminder provides meaningful, motivating play activities that effectively support children's interests and learning. Children respond positively to the childminder's sensitive interaction. As a result, their progress is good.

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This provision is good

 The childminder has good knowledge of the strengths of her provision and has identified ways to improve the service she provides.  The childminder forms positive relationships with parents. This enables them to play an active part in their child's learning. She keeps parents well informed and works closely with them to meet children's needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is not always consistent in using correct words, rather than abbreviated versions, when she is encouraging children's speech.  The childminder does not always reinforce thorough hygiene routines to support children's ongoing health.

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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 children's language skills by always supporting them to use the correct version of words  encourage children to follow positive hand-hygiene routines to promote their health.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to children throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed the interaction of the childminder with the children as they took part in activities indoors and outside.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents, as given in their written feedback to the childminder.  The inspector sampled relevant documentation, including children's records, policies, procedures, the childminder's qualifications and her suitability, as well as her self- evaluation documents.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She understands that children learn best through play. The childminder provides a good balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities to enhance children's learning. Assessment procedures are robust. The childminder effectively identifies the children's next steps in their learning. This enables her to plan challenging activities. Children are confident, enthusiastic learners and are acquiring the key skills for future learning. Overall, the childminder fosters children's language skills well. She asks questions to help them think and holds purposeful conversations. However, on occasion, she uses abbreviated words instead of the correct words. This means that she is not always promoting children's vocabulary effectively. Children are developing good physical skills. They use their handling skills well. For example, they complete jigsaw puzzles and scoop up the

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who attend. This is good

sand to make sand castles. Children thoroughly enjoy playing with the doll's house. This helps to promote children's imagination and creative skills. Parental involvement is good.

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good

Children are well behaved and settled in the childminder's friendly home. This is because she knows the children well and finds out about their personalities and preferences before they start. The childminder has a high regard for safety. Children learn how to use equipment carefully. For example, they use knives to cut up mushrooms and peppers when making their own pizza. The childminder promotes a healthy lifestyle. She provides home-cooked meals and fruit for snack. She talks to the children about the benefits of exercise and being healthy. The childminder takes children to the park and soft-play centres, so that children learn that exercise can be fun. Children use their self-help skills well. They learn about germs when washing their hands. In spite of this, the childminder, on occasion, allows the children to use the same bowl of water to wash their hands. This means that her hygiene procedures are not always efficiently administered. The

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good

childminder has made good links with the local pre-school, which helps prepare children for their move there.

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provision is good

The childminder is committed to providing quality care for children and their families. She is passionate and dedicated to her role. The childminder attends regular training to update her knowledge, which benefits all children. She monitors her provision and children's progress effectively. The childminder tracks children's achievements and identifies the gaps in their learning. She then plans activities to close the gaps. The childminder reflects critically and, through good self-evaluation, has identified her strengths and weaknesses. She has involved the parents and older children in this process. The childminder is fully aware of the importance of liaising with other professionals. She has established good links with the local authority and welcomes guidance positively. The childminder shares her detailed policies and procedures with parents to ensure they understand the provision she provides.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 207743 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 865497 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 18 August 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1996. The childminding provision operates Monday to Friday, from 8am until 5.30pm, all year round, except for Christmas and bank 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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