Chamberlain Lynda

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 March 2016 8 September 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 childminder and her assistant are kind, caring and attentive to children's needs. They have established strong and meaningful relationships with children and their families. Children show high levels of confidence and are content and happy.  The childminder builds very good relationships with parents and others involved in the care of children. A regular exchange of information ensures everyone is kept well informed and children receive continuity in their care and learning.  Children make independent choices about their play from a broad range of resources that supports their development across all areas of learning. They make good progress and develop important skills that help prepare them well for school.  The childminder and her assistant are positive role models. They provide clear and consistent messages to promote children's good behaviour. Children respond to their calm guidance and thrive on the praise and encouragement they receive.

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This provision is good

 The childminder is experienced and qualified. She is dedicated, hardworking and committed to her role and helping children to reach their full potential. She regularly seeks the views of parents to help inform her practice.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder and her assistant work well together. However, the childminder does not always delegate tasks effectively and provide guidance to fully utilise the assistant's knowledge and skills to ensure children receive teaching of the highest quality.

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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

 establish a more effective way of supervising the work of the assistant in order to delegate tasks more effectively and provide clearer guidance in order to fully utilise their knowledge, skills and support.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the premises and observed teaching and learning activities indoors and outside.  The inspector spoke with the childminder, her assistant and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through reading their written comments.  The inspector observed an activity with the childminder. She discussed the children's learning and development, sampled their records and looked at the planning documentation.  The inspector looked at evidence of suitability and qualifications of the childminder and her assistant, as well as a selection of policies and procedures. They discussed her self- evaluation process.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is well organised and maintains detailed policies and procedures which underpin her practice. She has regular discussions with her assistant to ensure his knowledge and practice reflect current guidance. The childminder and her assistant have both attended child protection training to refresh their knowledge and understanding. The childminder works closely with other providers and the local authority. She has a good up-to-date awareness of current legislation. The childminder has successfully addressed the areas for development highlighted at her last inspection. She evaluates her practice more effectively and uses this information to continually improve. The childminder actively seeks parents' thoughts through regular discussion and questionnaires. They comment very positively about the childminder and her assistant and how much they value the service that they provide.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has many years of experience, and understands how children learn and develop. Overall, teaching is good. She provides a wide range of activities that covers all areas of learning and that reflect children's interests. Accurate and regular observations show that children are making good progress in their learning. These are shared with parents and include support and guidance in how they can further promote children's learning at home. Children's communication and language are promoted well. The childminder and assistant engage in meaningful conversations with children as they play. They skilfully adapt how and what they say to reflect children's levels of understanding. Children enjoy using their imagination as they play with baby dolls and telephones, recreating experiences they are familiar with.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant provide a high level of care. They know the children well and are very sensitive to their individual needs. They recognise quickly when children feel unwell or are uncomfortable. Children of all ages play well together. Older children sit and read stories to those younger than themselves and gladly share resources and equipment. Children's growing independence is effectively nurtured. They are encouraged to learn how to do things for themselves. They find their own coats and wellington boots before playing outside, making good attempts to do up zips and buttons. Children show a great sense of pride and enthusiastically share their achievements. The childminder ensures children develop a good understanding of healthy lifestyles. Children participate in physical activities and enjoy a good range of balanced and nutritious meals and snacks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated to learn and show good levels of sustained interest. They make good progress in all areas and are working well within expected stages of development. They develop the key skills needed for starting school. Children learn about number, shape and measurement in everyday play opportunities. They recognise numerals and are learning how to count objects.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 207427 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 864136 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 12 Number of children on roll 25

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 8 September 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1994 and lives in Langley Mill, Nottinghamshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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