Childminder in Derbyshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 August 2015 25 January 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

 Children's safety and health are of high importance to the childminder. She is very attentive to children's needs and is constantly vigilant. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments and successfully minimises any hazards. She fully understands safeguarding procedures and regularly updates her training. She knows who to contact if she has any concern about a child in her care.  Children are happy in the childminder's home and develop a good sense of belonging. They have strong attachments to the childminder and demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in her care. The childminder is sensitive towards children's individual needs and knows them well.  Children make good progress and are acquiring the key skills for their future learning. The childminder joins in enthusiastically with children's play and learning. She regularly checks on their achievements. She identifies their next steps and provides interesting

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This provision is good

and exciting activities that stimulate and motivate children.  Children develop a range of physical skills. They play in the childminder's well-equipped garden. They climb, balance and ride wheeled toys. Children demonstrate they know how to take risks and are learning how to keep themselves safe.  The childminder demonstrates a commitment to providing good quality care and learning. She is constantly reflecting on her practice and is open to new ideas and to making changes.  The childminder establishes effective partnerships with parents. She works closely with them to promote the care and learning needs of each child. She shares a wide range of documentation regarding her practice.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not focus on helping older children to think more deeply and use their language skills at a higher level.

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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

 provide older children with more opportunities to develop their thinking and extend their language skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder, a parent and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed a range of learning activities, indoors and outdoors, and children having their snack.  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. She also looked at the policies and procedures and the childminder's self-evaluation documentation.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder is very passionate and dedicated to her role. She has a secure knowledge of the learning and development requirements and understands how children learn through play. She provides a wide range of resources both indoors and outside to promote children's learning. Overall, the childminder teaches well. She is constantly talking to the children and interacting in a very sensitive and positive way. However, she does not always make the most of all opportunities to help older children to fully extend their language and thinking skills. Children are active learners. They explore and investigate and solve problems for themselves. Children enjoy drawing and making marks. They use the pens and crayons skilfully as they rub over the stencils. Younger children scream with delight as they see the tractor appearing on the paper. Children count as they play. They measure how tall the sunflower has grown and use words, such as up and down. The

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who attend. This is good

childminder promotes children's reading and writing skills well. Children thoroughly enjoy listening to stories, learning letter sounds and writing their names.

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good

The childminder is kind, caring and responsive to children's needs. She is a positive role model and works with children to reassure them and meet their needs. Children behave well and show they are confident learners. They move around the provision at ease, sharing toys and playing harmoniously together. Children develop a sense of good health. The childminder works with parents to promote healthy eating. She provides healthy and nutritious food. She encourages the children to learn about where food comes from. She takes them to her allotment and encourages them to grow fruit and vegetables. Children enjoy regular exercise. They go in the garden daily, visit the local park and go for walks in the woods. Children learn to become independent. They understand how to wash their hands and receive regular reminders from the childminder. Children are well prepared for their move to school when the time comes.

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provision is good

The childminder is an experienced practitioner and confidently meets the learning and development requirements. The childminder checks on children's progress well. She identifies any gaps in children's development and provides activities to help close them quickly. The childminder is keen to develop her knowledge further. She has enrolled on a level 3 childcare course and attends relevant short courses, which benefits all children. She has successfully completed the recommendations from the previous inspection, which demonstrates a commitment to improve. The childminder is very committed to promoting good quality provision for children and their parents. She is a reflective practitioner and makes effective use of self-evaluation. She regularly seeks the views of children and parents, and uses these to help her shape her provision. The childminder forms good partnerships with other settings to provide consistency in care and learning for all children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY413758 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 851439 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 14

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 25 January 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Etwall, Derby. The childminding provision operates Monday 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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