Hollick, Claire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 September 2015 20 December 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The quality of teaching is good. The well-qualified childminder uses her knowledge of the children to effectively identify the next steps in their learning. Assessments of children's development are accurate and precise. As a result, all children make good progress in their learning and some make extremely rapid progress.  Children are very happy and settle quickly in the childminder's care. They form strong emotional attachments with the childminder and feel safe and secure. This effectively supports children's emotional well-being.  Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents are highly complimentary about the care, commitment and teaching the childminder provides. They are kept well informed of their children's achievements and how to support their children's learning at home.  The childminder has an excellent understanding of safeguarding and the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. Children are kept very safe

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This provision is good

from harm.  The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to developing her skills. She attends regular training and shares good practice with other early years providers.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the best possible use of all teaching opportunities, to help children make even more rapid progress in their early speaking 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

 consistently promote children's speaking skills, so that all children make the best possible progress given their starting points.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed a range of indoor play activities and spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times.  The inspector carried out an evaluation of teaching with the childminder following a planned activity.  The inspector looked at children's learning records, assessment documents and a selection of policies and procedures, and discussed self-evaluation.  The inspector checked evidence of qualifications and suitability of the childminder and other adult members of the household.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is highly organised and has a good understanding of her responsibility to meet and implement the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder minimises risk to children by making thorough safety assessments. A comprehensive range of written policies and procedures are shared with parents. The childminder is a reflective practitioner who is committed to improving outcomes for children and continuously evaluates her practice. She makes good use of self-evaluation to identify and target priorities for improvement, and to identify her professional development needs. She works well with other settings that children attend so that children's care and learning is consistently promoted.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder offers a stimulating learning environment where children independently access a range of toys and equipment. She regularly reviews children's progress and accurately identifies any gaps in their learning. Children's mathematical development is supported well through play and everyday routines. For example, children are enthusiastic about counting the eggs they collect daily from the chickens. Children have good opportunities to develop their literacy skills. The childminder skilfully uses her voice and props, such as puppets to illustrate a story. The children are captivated and listen intently throughout. Younger children enjoy the sensory exploration of making marks and patterns in a mixture of oats and lentils, using their hands and different objects. They are encouraged to develop their control and coordination, as they use spoons to scoop the mixture into different types of containers. The childminder supports most aspects of

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

children's communication skills appropriately and introduces new words to help children to build their vocabulary. However, she does not consistently address some of the sounds and words children pronounce incorrectly. This means children are not always provided with the highest level of support to fully promote their early speaking skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder offers a caring and nurturing environment for children. She effectively promotes children's well-being and self-esteem and develops their confidence. She makes good use of settling-in visits to get to know children and their parents. The childminder teaches children carefully about the importance of a healthy lifestyle. Children enjoy healthy meals and snacks and develop a good awareness of personal hygiene. Regular outdoor experiences provide children with a wealth of physical learning opportunities. The childminder encourages children to take well-managed risks and teaches them how to stay safe on and off the premises.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated to learn and make good progress from their starting points. The childminder encourages children to respect each other. They play cooperatively, learn to understand the feelings of others and learn to share. This helps to build their self-esteem and ensures that children are emotionally well prepared for their move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY429641 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 853014 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 20 December 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011. She lives in Glossop, Derbyshire. She operates all year round except for bank holidays and family holidays, Monday to Thursday from 7.30am to 6pm. She provides before- and after-school care on Fridays during term time only. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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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

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