Childminder in Derbyshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 April 2016 21 January 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

 Children demonstrate close emotional attachments with the childminder. The childminder shows real warmth for the children in her care as she cuddles them, responds to their requests and joins in their play.  Children make good progress. The childminder provides children with a range of engaging experiences which is linked to their interests.  Children are supported well to develop self-care skills and the childminder provides many opportunities for them to do things for themselves. Children confidently put their coat and shoes on for the walk to school and help to tidy away toys.  The childminder continually reflects on her provision, seeking ways to improve children's care and education and develop her own knowledge of early years practice. She makes sure that parents and their children are fully included in this process.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder provides children with good learning experiences overall. However, she does not use information from observations of children's learning to plan activities that challenge children to achieve at the highest level.  Overall, the childminder's partnership with parents is good. However, she does not fully support parents to share what they know their child can already do when they first start at the setting.  The childminder has made good links with other early years settings that children attend. However, she does not obtain precise enough information to promote continuity in children's learning and development.

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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

 make use of information about children's learning and plan even more challenging activities that provide opportunities for them to achieve at the highest level  strengthen opportunities for parents to contribute more detailed information about what their child can do on entry to the setting  strengthen partnership working with other early years settings children attend, in order to promote continuity in children's learning to the highest level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's practice and her engagement with children throughout the inspection.  The inspector held discussions and conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the qualifications and recent training completed by the childminder. She also checked evidence of the suitability of all household members.  The inspector viewed children's files and assessment records and a range of relevant policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder keeps her child protection training up to date. She is clear about what to do and who to contact should there be a concern about any child in her care. The childminder consistently assesses all possible risks to children, both throughout the house and in the garden. She also checks any possible risks to children prior to taking them on outings. This helps to keep them safe and well. The childminder uses her knowledge well to monitor children's learning and seeks advice from other early years professionals where needed. This enables her to take prompt action when additional support is required.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder identifies children's current and ever-changing interests through observation and discussions with the children. Each child has a learning journey folder which is regularly shared with parents. This gives them the opportunity to comment on children's progress and continue their learning at home. Children enjoy their time with the childminder. They are encouraged to count in everyday activities and to recognise colours as they decorate an owl picture with pencils and stickers. The childminder supplies a constant narrative as children play, helping to promote their language and communication skills well. Children freely choose from a range of resources. They have great fun caring for their dolls. They confidently pretend to change their nappy, feed them when they cry and put them to bed.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes children's good health and self-care through routines, regular fresh air and exercise. They go on outings to parks and the library and enjoy regular woodland walks. The childminder encourages children to follow good hygiene procedures and reminds them to wash their hands before eating. Children are well behaved. The childminder is a good role model and uses clear and consistent methods to manage children's behaviour. Children receive praise and encouragement from the childminder to reinforce their positive actions, fostering their confidence and self-esteem.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are curious and eager learners who make good progress in their learning. They develop good relationships with the childminder and each other and they learn to value and respect each other's feelings and opinions. They are independent and enjoy making choices about what interests them. Children enjoy chatting with the childminder and they express their wants and needs. Their pencil control is developing well and children confidently create circular shapes when drawing. Children are developing the skills required for the next stage in their development and eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY307032 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 873075 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 21 January 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in Holymoorside, Chesterfield. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, 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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