Childminder in Derbyshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 March 2015 3 February 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 Outstanding 1

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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 secure understanding of her role and responsibilities for safeguarding, and follows effective procedures to protect children should she have any concerns.  The childminder and her assistant are especially warm and supportive towards the children in their care. They know them extremely well and are skilful and patient in meeting their needs.  The childminder organises her home very well to provide children with a stimulating, welcoming environment which meets their individual learning and well-being needs highly effectively.  The childminder and her assistant act as exemplary role models and children follow their example. Children behave extremely well, are very polite and amicably share resources.  Teaching is good as the childminder and her assistant use effective strategies to engage children. They consistently ask open-ended questions during activities that encourage children to think for themselves and solve problems independently.

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This provision is good

 The childminder demonstrates a commitment to providing high-quality care and learning. She regularly updates her knowledge and skills, undertaking a variety of different training opportunities.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Parents are not always fully encouraged to contribute to their children's ongoing learning and development, by continually sharing details about what their children have achieved at home.

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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

 support parents more effectively to be actively involved in their children's learning and development, for example, by asking them to continually share information about what their child achieves at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the provision with the childminder, including the outdoor environment.  The inspector observed children's activities and routines.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder, her assistant and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at the childminder's policies and procedures, and documentation relating to the children's development.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the adults working with children.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder and her assistant provide activities that help children to make connections in their learning. For example, children eagerly look at an Easter book, discussing the chicks in the pictures and linking them to the chickens they saw when visiting the nursery school. Children talk about having an Easter egg as big as their playroom, laughing, as they decide the only way they could get it out of the room would be to 'gobble it all up'. Children enjoy making models and proudly show the train they have created from boxes. The childminder has a good understanding of each child's stage of development and her expectations are based on accurate observations and assessments, which she shares with parents. However, the childminder does not encourage parents to regularly share information about what their child achieves at home, so she can use this information to inform planning for children's future learning.

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outstanding

The childminder is sensitive and understanding and she caters exceptionally well for individual children's needs. She has excellent settling-in procedures, which promote children's emotional well-being effectively. Parents comment on the fantastic atmosphere that enables children to 'shine and grow individually'. Children confidently introduce themselves to visitors and proudly show the scrapbooks of their achievements. The childminder promotes children's good health exceptionally well. She has completed training in health, exercise and nutrition and ensures that children eat healthily and exercise in the fresh air. For example, they ride bikes in the garden and walk to the park to feed the ducks. Young children competently move around the home, taught by the childminder to safely manage the short flight of stairs between the floors. The childminder helps children to be ready for their move to other settings and to school extremely well.

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outstanding

She plans trips away from her home to build their confidence and independence.

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provision is good

The childminder and her assistant have a secure understanding of their role and responsibilities for safeguarding. They have safeguarding and first-aid qualifications, so they are aware of the appropriate action to take if they have any concerns about a child's welfare. All documentation to ensure the smooth running of the childminding service is in place. The childminder shares all her procedures with her assistant, and provides him with regular supervision and training. Consequently, all adults are fully aware of how to keep children safe and how to enhance their learning. The childminder has evaluated her practice, reflected on the improvements made and identified areas for further development. She has a good overview of the educational programmes and experiences required to help children progress towards the early learning goals. Parents receive daily feedback about their children's care and what they have enjoyed during the day. The

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provision is good

childminder has made good links with other settings that children attend, which effectively promotes continuity in children's learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 207921 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 865508 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 3 February 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1993 and lives in New Mills, Derbyshire. She works with an assistant. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except 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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