Childminder in Derbyshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 March 2015 21 April 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 has a secure knowledge of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She implements comprehensive safeguarding policies and procedures. The childminder is safety conscious and takes positive steps to identify hazards and minimise risks. This ensures that the health, safety and well-being of the children are promoted well at all times.  The childminder is sensitive and enthusiastic in the way she promotes children's learning. She plans for children's ongoing development and next steps. She expands children's learning efficiently to meet their individual needs. As a result, children make good progress in their learning.  Children form close bonds of attachment to the childminder and display their obvious affection and friendship with her. Children's personal, social and emotional development receives high priority. This effectively supports their physical and emotional well-being.  The childminder supports children in developing an understanding of good hygiene

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This provision is good

routines and an awareness of leading a healthy lifestyle. She makes effective use of the local area and amenities to promote children's social skills, communication and physical development well.  Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder and parents work together to promote the good care and learning of each child. The childminder shares information to help children's development and learning at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always support children effectively to develop their thinking skills.  The childminder does not always make good use of opportunities for children to develop their handling skills or creativity.

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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

 encourage children to think critically, for example, by asking questions that require more than a one-word answer  develop children's handling skills and provide more opportunities for them to express their creativity, for example, by letting children choose the tools they wish to use.

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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 inside.  The inspector held a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector sampled relevant documentation, including policies, procedures, evidence of the childminder's qualifications and her suitability, as well as her self-evaluation documents.  The inspector looked at children's learning records, assessments and planning documentation.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder's teaching is rooted in a good knowledge of how children learn through play. As a result, she provides opportunities that challenge children well. Children are developing the essential skills they need for school. This is because they have a thirst for learning. They are confident, active learners, who explore and instigate their own play. They concentrate and listen to instructions carefully. Children talk to the childminder confidently while they play. However, sometimes in focused activities the childminder does not consistently promote children's critical and creative thinking. For example, she does not make good use of enquiry questions to encourage children to think about a variety of possible answers. Children are developing generally good handling skills. They roll, squeeze and cut play dough to make their creations. However, their ability to develop their handling skills more fully, or to express themselves creatively are limited because, for

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who attend. This is good

example, the childminder does not give them opportunities to choose for themselves from a wide range of tools and resources. Children enjoy using games, puzzles and small-world toys to extend their learning.

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good

Children are accommodated in a friendly, home environment that is secure and well maintained. The childminder gathers good information from parents. This enables her to get to know children well and provide them with consistency in their routine. As a result, children display high levels of confidence and self-esteem. Children enjoy this nurturing environment because the childminder is attentive and acts intuitively to meet their needs. The childminder helps children understand the positive ways to behave. She models good behaviour in turn taking during children's play and games. She distracts children before their behaviour becomes challenging. Children learn how to keep themselves safe with the support of the childminder. They take part in a range of physical activities. This promotes their understanding of the importance of regular exercise and the effect it has on their bodies. The childminder prepares children well for their next stage of learning. She

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good

encourages children's independence and essential self-help skills.

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provision is good

The childminder is a passionate about her role. She has many years of experience in childcare and is well qualified. She is a reflective practitioner who closely monitors the quality of the service she provides. Through self-evaluation she is fully aware of her key strengths. She knows the areas she wishes to develop to further improve outcomes for children. For example, she has plans to develop the outside area. The childminder is keen to develop her practice to benefit all children. She has attended short courses run by the local authority, which have enhanced her practice. The childminder tracks children's achievements and analyses her findings to identify are any gaps in their learning. This means early intervention can take place to target specific problems. The childminder works with other practitioners and professionals to meet the needs of the children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 207318 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 865465 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 21 April 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1993. The childminding provision operates Monday to Friday from 8am until 6pm, all year round, except for Christmas, 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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