Childminder in Derbyshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 September 2015 9 May 2012

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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 childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding children. She has thoroughly assessed and minimised the risks to children within her care. The childminder has been on child protection training. She is knowledgeable about what to do should she have any concerns regarding a child's welfare.  The childminder is kind, caring and friendly. She gets to know children and their families well. Children are keen to include her in their games. They are confident to explore and motivated to choose what they would like to do. The childminder provides a rich learning environment which is well resourced, both indoors and outside.  The childminder understands how to promote children's learning. She accurately assesses children's achievements and identifies their next steps in their learning. She plans opportunities for children effectively to meet children's individual learning needs.  The childminder promotes children's communication and language development very

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This provision is good

well. She introduces children to new words, asks questions and constantly talks to children.  The childminder establishes effective partnerships with parents, working particularly closely with them to meet children's individual care needs. Parents say that they are extremely happy with the provision and comment favourably about the progress they have made. Parents are fully involved in their children's learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, during art and craft activities the childminder does not always follow children's lead. She does not always help children to actively direct and develop their own learning experiences. She sometimes steps in too quickly to show children how to do things.

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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 more opportunities for children to develop skills as active learners and be able to express their own creative ideas.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder, parent and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder. She sampled the childminder's policies and procedures, including her safeguarding procedures and self-evaluation documentation.  The inspector looked at parts of the childminder's home used for the care of children. She observed teaching and learning activities indoors.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is experienced and well qualified. She organises her home effectively to meet children's needs. Safeguarding arrangements are effective. The childminder has thoroughly assessed and minimised the risks to children in her care. She has been on child protection training and knows what to do should she have any concerns regarding a child's welfare. The childminder effectively reflects on her provision and practice. She confidently identifies and makes improvements to her service, welcoming the views of parents in the process. The childminder seeks additional training and courses that she feels are required. This has a positive impact on the quality of care and education she provides. She has addressed the recommendations from previous inspections. The childminder works closely with other local settings that children attend or move on to.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of child development. She uses this successfully to promote children's learning through play. She provides a broad range of activities that challenge and motivate children. Overall, her teaching is good. She interacts with children in a positive and sensitive way. She joins in their play and is constantly talking to the children. However, during creative activities the childminder tends to make suggestions rather than letting children express their own ideas. She also moves them on to different tasks rather than following their lead. Children are enjoying their learning they take part willingly in activities. They use tools well as they manipulate the play dough. They use their fingers and thumbs as they mould and make meatballs and carrots. The childminder teaches children well about early mathematics. Children make patterns using cars and tractors and count as they make footprints.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are well settled and enjoy their time with the childminder. Children freely select toys and equipment for play and have immense fun with the childminder. She promotes children's self-awareness and self-esteem particularly well. She teaches children to recognise their own unique qualities and to be respectful of others. She provides children with a variety of experiences that helps them understand the people, communities and world around them. Children behave well. The childminder encourages, sharing and taking turns and promotes good manners. Children have are beginning to have an understanding of healthy lifestyles. They confidently name their favourite foods that are good for them to eat. They understand that they wash their hands to remove germs. Their good health is also promoted through physical exercise. The childminder promotes children's safety well.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are progressing well in their learning and development. They are enthusiastic learners and acquiring key skills for school. They are well prepared for their move on to school. They concentrate and listen and are learning to be independent. Children are learning good early literacy and mathematical skills. They constantly count during their play and thoroughly enjoy listening to their chosen stories.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY438408 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 853923 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011. The childminding provision operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 5.30pm all year round, except for during the Christmas period, bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3 and a foundation degree in childhood studies.

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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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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