Childminder in Derbyshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 June 2015 3 November 2010

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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 implements robust safeguarding procedures. She has attended safeguarding training; this enables her to know what to do if there is a concern about a child in her care. She completes and reviews her risk assessments to ensure the home is free from hazards. This keeps children safe.  Children show that they are very comfortable in their surroundings. They have made strong attachments with the childminder, which helps them to feel safe and secure. The childminder is caring and attentive to the needs of the children. Consequently, children's personal, social and emotional developed are nurtured well.  The childminder knows the children extremely well. She completes concise, detailed assessments of their achievements. She identifies children's next steps in their learning and meets their individual needs well. As a result, children make good progress in all areas of learning, given their starting points and capabilities.

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This provision is good

 The childminder teaches children good language and communication skills. She holds purposeful conversations with them, and introduces new words to expand their vocabulary.  The childminder is very conscientious. She strives to continuously develop her knowledge, skills and service for the benefit of the children in her care.  Partnerships with the other settings children attend are well-developed. There are good systems for sharing information, so that children benefit from consistency of care and early education.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's teaching is not always focused on helping children to think at a higher level to increase their problem-solving skills.

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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

 raise children's overall level of achievement, by providing them with more opportunities to use their exploratory and thinking skills, so that they can increase their ability to solve problems for themselves.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to children, the childminder and her co-childminder, at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed children at play, both inside and outside.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's learning records and planning documentation.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and her co-childminder, the policies and procedures, and the childminder's action plan.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of how to promote children's learning. Overall, her teaching is good. She provides a wide selection of activities and opportunities that motivate children to learn. However, she does not always provide extra challenges that enthuse them to investigate more and solve problems. Children enjoy using the designated sensory room. They demonstrate they are thoroughly enjoying the experiences on offer to them. For example, they feel and smell sensory balls and watch bubbles float in the bubble tubes. This helps to develop their sensory awareness, alongside imagination and creative skills. Children are confident and active learners. They are acquiring key skills for their future education. Children are eager to learn, concentrate and have a positive attitude to learning. They thrive on being in the outside environment. They climb, balance and push items around the garden. This promotes their physical development well. In

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who attend. This is good

addition, they handle various tools and use jigsaws well to enhance their handling skills.

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good

The childminder uses her understanding of each child's individual needs to provide a friendly and homely environment. She has very good settling-in sessions where she finds out about children's characteristics and preferences. She uses this information to provide activities that are of interest to the children. They are confident and move around the home selecting their play, which builds up their self-esteem. They behave well, learning to share, take turns and play together harmoniously. Children learn good hygiene routines and develop healthy lifestyles. The childminder provides a nutritious menu and encourages children to grow their own vegetables. This helps them to develop their understanding of healthy eating. They enjoy daily use of the garden and regular trips to the park to help them understand that exercise is fun. Children learn to keep themselves safe in their play. The childminder has made very good links with the local pre-school, which helps prepare

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good

children for their move on to other settings.

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provision is good

The childminder is experienced and well qualified. Children benefit greatly from the childminder's commitment to her own professional development. She has gained a level 3 qualification in early years, since the last inspection. This enables her to understand how to provide effectively for children's care and learning. The childminder is focused on checking children's progress. She tracks children's achievements rigorously and analyses them to see if there are any gaps in their learning. This means, early intervention can take place to target specific issues or problems. The childminder is always reflecting on and improving her practice. She has a good knowledge of the strengths of her provision, and has identified ways to improve the service she provides. This ensures she maintains a good provision, which benefits all children. The childminder has positive relationships with parents. She welcomes daily discussions to maintain effective communication. As a result,

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provision is good

parents are fully involved in their children's learning and care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY409037 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 850968 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 16

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 3 November 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Ilkeston, Derbyshire. The childminding provision operates Monday to Friday from 7am until 5.30pm, all year round, except for Christmas and bank and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3. The childminder works with another childminder and occasionally an assistant.

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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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