Childminder in Derbyshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 April 2015 2 February 2012

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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 creates a safe, warm and friendly environment for children. She supports children's emotional development well, by building strong attachments and relationships with them. Children respond positively to her sensitive and encouraging interaction.  The childminder's teaching is good. She focuses well on children's learning, spending much time engaging in purposeful conversations to challenge and explain things to them. As a result, children's communication and language skills are developing well.  The welfare of the children is promoted well. This is because the childminder effectively uses comprehensive policies and carefully considered procedures to make sure children are safeguarded and protected from harm.  The childminder identifies children's individual learning needs and interests and uses this information to plan for children's next steps in their learning. Consequently, children make good progress and gain the skills to support their future learning.

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This provision is good

 The childminder is a positive role model. Her consistent praise and continual reassurance has a positive impact on children's emotional well-being.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully encourage parents to continually share information with her about the progress children make in their learning at home.  The childminder does not regularly monitor the accurate assessments of children's progress.

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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

 build on opportunities for parents to continually share information about children's achievements at home, so it can be used to plan and share ideas about how to move children forward in their learning  monitor children's progress more frequently, so that emerging gaps in development are rapidly identified to enable children to make the best possible progress.

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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 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 documentation regarding the childminder's suitability and qualifications for working with children.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. As a result, children enjoy interesting activities and experiences that enhance their progress and development across all areas of learning. Children are engaged and motivated in their play. For example, they learn to blow bubbles and are encouraged by the childminder to pop them in different ways, such as clapping and stamping. Children exclaim that the bubbles are 'going up to the sky', and laugh when they pop on their heads, saying they are 'cheeky bubbles'. Children love looking at books with the childminder and she encourages them to talk about the pictures. 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, parents are not fully encouraged to contribute their observations of children's achievements, to help

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who attend. This is good

inform the ongoing assessment process and help plan for future learning.

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good

The childminder's home is warm and welcoming, helping children to feel settled and secure. Parents receive daily feedback about their children's care and what they have enjoyed during the day. The childminder promotes children's good health well. For example, children independently wash their hands and understand why this is important to wash away the germs. The childminder provides children with a range of healthy snacks and meals to promote a healthy diet. Children have daily walks in the fresh air and also visit parks and playgrounds. Children benefit from attending toddler groups in the community to develop their social skills and they visit the school when collecting older children. These outings help to prepare children emotionally for their move on to other settings and school. The childminder plans outings away from her home to build children's confidence and independence.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of her role and responsibilities for safeguarding. She follows effective procedures to protect children should she have any concerns regarding a child in her care. All documentation to ensure the smooth running of the childminding service is in place. The childminder understands the importance of using self-evaluation to reflect on her strengths and identify areas for further improvement. She is well qualified and shows a commitment to continually updating her practices and attends training to support this. For example, following training in how children learn, the childminder has implemented further activities to support children's physical development. The childminder has a suitable overview of the educational programmes and experiences required to help children progress towards the early learning goals. However, she does not regularly monitor the accurate assessments of children's progress. Consequently, any

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provision is good

emerging gaps in development are not rapidly identified in order to enable children to make the best possible progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 207643 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 865487 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 2 February 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1993 and lives in Hadfield, Glossop. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a BTEC Level 3 Nursery Nursing Qualification.

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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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