Hubbard, Dawn

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 April 2015 9 December 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

 Children's safety is rigorously promoted through the implementation of robust safeguarding and welfare procedures. The childminder implements comprehensive risk assessments to identify any hazards. Consequently, children are kept safe at all times.  The childminder completes detailed assessments of children's achievements. She uses these very well to identify and plan for children's next steps in their learning. This enables her to provide challenging activities that motivate the children.  The childminder is extremely sensitive and caring towards the children. Children have made strong attachments with the childminder. This supports them to feel safe and secure in her care. Consequently, children's physical and emotional well-being is promoted in excellent ways.  Children benefit from the inspiring ways that the childminder promotes healthy lifestyles. They learn about healthy foods, enjoy regular exercise and develop very good

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This provision is good

hygiene procedures.  The childminder is very conscientious. She makes good use of opportunities to attend training courses and reads current childcare articles. This enables her to update her knowledge and improve outcomes for children.  Partnerships with parents are well established. The childminder has good systems for sharing information about her provision. Parents are fully involved in what their child is learning while at the childminder's setting. They share achievements that the children do at home. This two-way partnership helps provide consistency of care and learning for their children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's teaching during focused activities is occasionally variable. In these sessions children's play is sometimes interrupted. Also, the childminder does not consistently use the correct words to increase children's vocabulary.

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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 the teaching when delivering focused activities, for example, by providing opportunities for children to continue with their chosen tasks and by using the correct words so that children can increase their language skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to children at various times during the inspection.  The inspector observed the childminder and the children, while they took part in activities and play, both inside and outdoors.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector sampled children's development records and discussed children's progress with the childminder.  The inspector sampled relevant documentation, including the childminder's self- evaluation form, policies and procedures. She also checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder to work with children and her qualifications.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder is passionate and committed to her role. She clearly enjoys working with the children and their families. She uses her experience and her good knowledge of how children learn. Therefore, she promotes children's learning well through daily play and structured activities. However, when she leads focused activities her teaching skills are variable. For example, occasionally she interrupts children's learning, being too eager to introduce new activities. She does not give the children the time they need to complete, refine and finish what they are already doing. In addition, she does not use the correct words when teaching about two-dimensional shapes. Children enjoy good levels of challenge. They are active learners and are acquiring the necessary key skills for future learning. Children are eager to learn, concentrate and willing to try new things. Children use their imagination skills very well. For example, they play at going shopping and

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outstanding

The childminder provides an extremely friendly environment where children are confident and their self-esteem flourishes. The nurturing environment is set up to provide personalised learning, where children can confidently move around according to their interests. The childminder gives children access to the excellent resources indoors and outdoors. This enables children to instigate their own play, think and be creative. Children develop outstanding practices for a safe and healthy lifestyle. For example, children helped to prepare their own snack and talk freely about the fruit and vegetables they grow at the allotment. The childminder expects children to take responsibility for themselves. She teaches them useful independent skills. Children demonstrate excellent behaviour. They have positive attitudes that promote their learning extremely well. The excellent partnerships with the pre-school and school, ensures children are prepared very well for

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provision is good

The childminder ensures she fully understands her role and responsibilities. She has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. She is very focused on monitoring children's progress. She identifies the gaps in children's learning through her tracking system. This means early intervention can take place to target specific issues or problems. Consequently, children continue to make good progress. The childminder is a reflective practitioner. She has made good use of self-evaluation and identified her strengths and weaknesses. She has involved the parents and children in this process. The childminder is commitment to developing her own professional development. Even though the childminder is not qualified, her experience has a good impact on the children's learning. She has attended various short courses, which benefit all children. Partnerships with other professionals, local authority workers and outside agencies make a strong

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provision is good

contribution to providing continuity of care for all children in her care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY395016 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 859663 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 9 December 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009. The childminding provision operates Tuesday to Friday from 7.30am until 5.30pm, all year round, except for Christmas and bank 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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