Childminder in Derbyshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 June 2015 9 May 2011

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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 happy, homely and welcoming environment where children are encouraged to learn.  The quality of teaching is good as the childminder has sound knowledge of the learning and development requirements. This means that all children, regardless of their age or ability, make effective progress and are motivated to learn.  The childminder holds a childcare qualification and is committed to developing her practice through further training and reading. As a result, children benefit from being with a practitioner who has up-to-date knowledge and delivers good quality provision.  Children feel safe in the childminder's care. She ensures children are protected from harm as she minimises risks to children in her home and on outings.  The childminder communicates with parents on a regular basis to keep them informed about her provision. She shares information about children with them in a variety of

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This provision is good

ways. This includes information about how parents can promote children's learning at home.  The childminder's effective use of observation and planning underpins children's learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always gather in-depth information from parents about what children already know and can do when they first start.

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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

 ask parents more questions about what their children already know and can do when they first start, so planning immediately takes full account of their abilities and their good progress is promoted as early as possible.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder and discussed her understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and knowledge of children in her care.  The inspector looked at various documents, including a sample of policies and procedures.  The inspector looked at records for children's development, learning and planning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of adults living in the household.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has an effective understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She thinks carefully about the activities and experiences she offers and ensures that children learn and develop well. As a result, children make good progress relative to their starting points and are well prepared for school. In a group activity children enjoy burying objects in the sand and naming the small plastic animals they find hidden there. This enhances their learning and develops their language and communication skills greatly. The childminder knows the children well and understands their learning styles. She uses this knowledge to provide good quality teaching, which effectively helps children to be confident learners. Although the childminder plans effectively for children's future learning, she does not ask parents enough questions about what children know and can do when they first start. This means that she does not have

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who attend. This is good

all the relevant information available to help her to support children to begin to make good progress as soon as possible.

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good

The childminder is fully committed to ensuring that children's personal, social and emotional skills are developed well. She praises children for their achievements. As a result, children have high levels of confidence and self-esteem. The childminder makes very good use of the local area to help children learn. She takes children on regular trips to places of interest, including the park, so children can run freely in the open space. She provides a range of healthy, freshly prepared home-cooked snacks and lunches. This helps to promote children's healthy lifestyles. The childminder is a good role model for children and she encourages them to be kind to others. She has established 'golden words' for managing behaviour, which helps children in their play with others. As a result, they are confident and well behaved.

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provision is good

Overall, teaching is good because the childminder is experienced and well qualified. This means that children make good progress in their learning. She has an effective self- evaluation process in place, which guides her practice as areas for development are identified. This has helped her to make good progress since the last inspection. The childminder communicates with parents on a regular basis to keep them informed about her provision. She discusses preparations for children moving on to school with them. Children go with the childminder to school to collect older children, so that they are familiar with the routine and understand what to expect. Consequently, they feel emotionally ready for the changes ahead.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY312102 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 856709 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006. She lives in Glossop, Derbyshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a level 3 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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