Childminder in Derbyshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 January 2016 20 March 2009

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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 provides a selection of exciting experiences that promote children's interests and build on the next steps in their learning. Children are making expected progress in all areas of learning from their given starting points.  Children's personal, social and emotional development are well promoted. Children are happy and confident in the friendly and homely setting. They share close and trusting relationships with the childminder. She supports their emotional well-being effectively in readiness for school.  The childminder is a positive role model. She sets clear rules and boundaries which are consistently applied. The childminder uses praise and encouragement to help children feel good about themselves. Children are polite and their behaviour is good.  Children begin to learn about diversity and the wider world through activities and resources. They enjoy taking part in festivals that are celebrated throughout the world.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully explored all ways to promote children's early writing skills.  The childminder does not always focus her programme of professional development on enhancing her knowledge and raising the quality of teaching to the highest 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

 build on opportunities for children to learn early writing skills  access professional development opportunities to build on existing skills and knowledge and raise the quality of teaching to the highest level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and the planning documentation.  The inspector observed a planned activity and jointly evaluated this with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members and the childminder's qualifications.  The inspector asked the childminder questions about her practice at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has up-to-date knowledge of child protection procedures and knows how to recognise the signs and symptoms of abuse. Children regularly practise fire drills to ensure that they know how to evacuate the premises safely in an emergency. The childminder reflects on all aspects of her setting and puts plans in place for improvements. The childminder shares her policies and procedures with parents to help make sure they are fully informed of the service she provides. The childminder encourages the sharing of information with the local nursery. This helps to promote consistency and continuity in children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She knows the children well and has a good understanding of how they are developing. She includes children's likes and interests in challenging activities that extend their learning and maintain their curiosity. The childminder observes and assesses the children's progress effectively to ensure that any gaps in learning are quickly identified and acted on. The childminder forms good relationships with parents from the start and gathers in-depth information to help children settle quickly. She keeps parents informed of children's progress through daily discussions and opportunities to look at their learning journal. Parents share information about their children's learning and development at home to extend their learning further. The childminder interacts well with children as they play. Children laugh excitedly as they play spontaneous games, such as hide and seek. The

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

childminder introduces counting into everyday activities and encourages children to learn to solve problems. She promotes children's communication and language skills well. Children enjoy talking about the numbers of holes in the shapes they use when threading discs.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are encouraged to wash their hands before mealtimes and after toileting. They eat a range of nutritious snacks, including fruit and vegetables. They have fresh drinking water and milk available at all times. Children get plenty of physical exercise and fresh air. They benefit from a good variety of outdoor activities and outings, such as visits to the library and playgroups. Children are developing independence skills. They learn to take responsibility for their own surroundings and know why it is important to tidy away toys after playing.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated to take part in planned learning experiences. They are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age and are ready for the move on to nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY379098 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 858519 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 14

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 20 March 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in Chesterfield. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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