Childminder in Derbyshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 July 2015 20 September 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 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

 The childminder is very skilled, highly confident and knowledgeable about how to keep children safe from harm.  The childminder evaluates her provision accurately, identifying areas for ongoing improvement. She continuously updates her knowledge and skills, demonstrating a strong commitment to providing high-quality provision.  The childminder is highly skilled and supports children of all ages to form secure bonds. Children feel secure and confident in her care.  The childminder has high expectations of children. She offers challenging play opportunities that support their next steps in learning. Children of all ages and capabilities make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder teaches children very successfully how to manage their own behaviour and to treat each other with respect. Children make excellent progress in developing social skills and become confident and independent learners.

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This provision is good

 Children are frequently given opportunities to share their thoughts and to make choices. Their ideas are treated with respect and the childminder takes every opportunity to let children plan their own play experiences.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not find out enough about what children are learning at home.  The childminder's plans for improvement do not take account of the views of parents.

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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

 support parents more effectively to share information about what their children are learning at home  encourage parents to share their views and contribute to the ongoing improvement of practice.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home, both inside and outside.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documents and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

Children benefit from being in a well-organised, and welcoming environment. They can access toys freely and learn independently. Children enjoy a good balance of adult-led and child-initiated play. The childminder takes every opportunity to build on children's ideas and extend their learning. She adapts planned activities to build on children's interest and skills in other aspects of learning as the opportunity arises. The childminder completes accurate assessments of children's progress and shares them with parents. However, she is not always successful in finding out about what children are achieving at home. This means that she does not have a full picture of children's achievement from which to plan very precisely for their future learning. The childminder gets to know the children well. She uses her knowledge and skills to plan activities for individual children that are both challenging and enjoyable. Children of all ages make very good progress in their

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who attend. This is good

development whilst in the setting. They are well prepared for their eventual move on to school.

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outstanding

The childminder is extremely attentive to young children's individual needs. Her skilful approach to managing behaviour ensures children quickly learn how to respect each other and be kind. The childminder strikes an excellent balance between the need to keep children safe and promoting their independence. All children are encouraged to take managed risks and to quickly learn how to avoid danger. As a result, children are confident and secure as they explore a highly challenging and exciting environment. The childminder's assessments and observations are used exceptionally well. They support her to accurately identify children's personal social and emotional skills. She takes a very individual approach to meeting each child's needs. The childminder maintains her home well. The outdoor environment has been very well considered and planned to provide children with excellent opportunities to learn and develop new skills.

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provision is good

The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder has excellent knowledge of potential signs of abuse. Her understanding of the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's well-being is very good. She uses a range of procedures and policies that underpin her practice in promoting children's health, safety and well- being. Risk assessments are used well to ensure children's safety. The childminder has high expectations of herself. She continually updates her knowledge and training to improve her practice. The childminder is aware of her strengths and accurately recognises areas for improvement. However, the childminder does not take account of parent's views when reflecting on the quality of her provision. This means she does not have a full picture of how well the provision meets parents' needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 207976 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 865512 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 20 September 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1998. She lives in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. The childminding service operates each weekday throughout the year, with the exception of bank 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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