Childminder in Derbyshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 March 2015 4 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

 The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment. This enables children to feel secure, have confidence to explore and learn, and to develop strong attachments.  Children are emotionally well supported by the childminder to share and take turns with toys and resources. As a result, they behave well because they understand the rules of playing together.  The childminder works closely in partnership with parents, carers and other settings children attend. Information about children is effectively shared for the benefit of their care and education.  Teaching is good and children are provided with a wide range of interesting and age- appropriate activities and experiences. As a result, they make good progress in their learning and development.  Children follow good hygiene routines. They enjoy healthy snacks and regular exercise. This means children learn the importance of a healthy lifestyle.

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This provision is good

 The childminder is knowledgeable about how to keep children safe from harm. She has clear policies and procedures in place to protect the children in her care.  The childminder successfully identifies areas for improvement. She has addressed the recommendations made at her last inspection in order to continuously improve the service she offers to children and their parents.

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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, to help them develop the skills they need for early reading.

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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.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed practice and interaction between the childminder and children during play.  The inspector toured the premises used for childminding.  The inspector checked details of the childminder's training. She also checked evidence of suitability for all household members.  The inspector examined the childminder's observation, planning and assessment procedures, and parents' written comments.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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who attend. This is good

Children enjoy their time with the childminder, and make good progress in preparation for their next stage of learning, such as moving on to school. Children are eager to take part in activities and are encouraged to develop their creativity and imagination. The childminder follows the children's lead and adapts her plans to respond to their ideas. For example, a planned Easter egg collage evolves as children develop their own ideas and use a cardboard tube to first make a telescope and then convert it to a shaker. The childminder's teaching promotes children's language and communication skills effectively by using commentary, explanation and repeating words clearly. Owing to the constant flow of conversation, children learn in a language-rich environment. Books are easily accessible and the children enjoy time sitting with the childminder, listening to stories. However, there are limited printed words, signs or posters on display to help children to

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who attend. This is good

develop connections between words and pictures. The childminder uses play opportunities to develop counting skills, and discussions about size, shape and colours.

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good

The childminder provides a warm, nurturing and safe environment for the children in her care. Effective settling-in procedures ensure that children form secure emotional attachments with the childminder. The childminder is very sensitive to the needs of the children. For example, when young children wake up she cuddles them and talks to them until they are ready to play. Children are provided with healthy, home-cooked meals and snacks and plenty of opportunities for fresh air and exercise. This fosters the children's physical well-being. Children learn about keeping themselves safe. For example, the childminder reminds them to use scissors safely, and they practise how to cross the roads safely when going to school to collect older children. Regular walks to pre-school and school help them become familiar with the pre-school and school environment. This prepares them well emotionally for their move on to the next setting. Children also benefit

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good

from regular trips to toddler groups, childminders' support group and outings 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.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage, and effectively meets children's care and learning needs. She has updated her knowledge of local safeguarding procedures and knows what to do if she has concerns about a child in her care. The childminder provides a well-organised, safe home with appropriate resources, routines and record keeping to meet children's needs. She works well with parents to ensure consistency of care. The childminder completes precise assessments and observations, which she regularly reviews to track and monitor children's progress. She has clear plans to extend their individual learning, which are shared with parents. Parents are very happy with the service she provides.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 207339 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 865466 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 4 August 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1992 and lives in Dronfield, Derbyshire. She operates from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday each week, except for 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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