Childminder in Derbyshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 March 2016 Not applicable

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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 is well organised and reflects on her practice. She has high expectations. The childminder is eager for the children in her care to develop and enjoy themselves. She establishes good routines to help children to grow in independence and curiosity.  Children learn in a warm and welcoming environment. They form a close and caring relationship with the childminder. This helps them to feel settled and secure.  The childminder provides a good range of imaginative activities and attractive resources. She helps children to think for themselves and make decisions about their learning.  Children make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder makes accurate assessments of their achievement and plans activities which are effectively matched to their needs.  The childminder sets a good example through her calm and purposeful manner. Children are well behaved and play successfully together. They learn to be tolerant and

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This provision is good

appreciate that other people may hold different ideas and beliefs to their own.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Overall, the childminder takes good advantage of opportunities to improve her practice. However, professional development is not always focused effectively on raising the good quality of teaching to outstanding.  Overall, the partnership with parents is good. However, the childminder does not fully support parents to share what they know their child can already do when they first start.

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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

 focus professional development more effectively on raising the quality of teaching to outstanding  encourage parents to share what they know about their child's achievements when children first join the setting.

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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 completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder. He looked at relevant documentation, such as self-evaluation.  The inspector took account of the parents' views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is a thoughtful and keen practitioner. She systematically analyses the quality of the provision to make sure it meets children's needs well. She works effectively with other early years providers to help raise children's achievement and provide continuity in their learning and development. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a strong understanding of her safeguarding and welfare responsibilities. She regularly reviews her practice to make sure it meets current expectations for keeping children safe. She encourages good attendance. Parents are positive about the quality of care and support the childminder provides, both to the children and themselves.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes good use of accurate assessments of children's progress to help them reach the next steps in their learning. Children enjoy learning. Activities are stimulating and challenging. For example, the children play a game to seek out and accurately name different shapes on a giant floor plan. They then build on their understanding of their properties, matching them in different ways. Resources are attractive and children enjoy handling them. Learning is brought to life through regular walks and visits. The childminder questions children skilfully and helps them to develop their understanding and use of language. Children enjoy singing, action rhymes and following stories.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a very nurturing and caring attitude. She builds strong bonds with children and knows their individual needs and routines well. Children are confident and secure in her presence. The childminder helps children to behave well and to consider their own actions and how they affect others. She promotes healthy lifestyles well. The childminder provides many opportunities for children to build on their developing physical skills. She encourages them to eat from a very healthy choice of snacks. Children learn about valuing the needs of others and making decisions while considering them. They learn to respect and understand similarities and differences between themselves and others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children achieve well through their time in the childminder's care. She helps them to make good progress from their initial starting points. Children are encouraged to try new experiences and to persevere and overcome difficulties. The childminder accurately identifies the steps children need to take to quickly and securely reach the next stages in their learning and development. She promotes children's early literacy and numeracy skills particularly well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY475868 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 975508 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Kniveton, Ashbourne. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification.

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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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