Childminder 207682

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 April 2016 20 July 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 strives to continually improve her practice. She has successfully addressed the recommendations from her previous inspection.  The childminder develops strong working relationships with other professionals who share the care of children. She ensures that she shares relevant information regularly to consistently support children's learning and welfare needs.  Opportunities for children to develop healthy lifestyles are highly evident. Children are taught to have good hygiene routines, and they benefit from regular fresh air and physical exercise.  The childminder is an excellent role model for children. She supports them to understand boundaries and routines. Children's behaviour is very good.  Children have close attachments with the childminder. She gives them meaningful praise to build on their developing self-esteem.  The childminder makes good use of her observations of children's play to plan further

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This provision is good

experiences that help them achieve their next steps in learning. The childminder's detailed knowledge of children's interests helps her to ensure activities on offer are both inviting and exciting.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's self-evaluation and plans for improvement do not effectively take account of the views of parents.  The childminder does not fully support children to independently solve problems in their play or develop their critical-thinking skills.

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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

 develop ways to encourage parents to share their ideas for improvement and contribute to the ongoing improvement of practice  provide more opportunities for children to solve problems for themselves and to challenge their thinking further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed the childminder's interactions and children's daily play routines.  The inspector took account of the parents' written views.  The inspector and the childminder evaluated a planned activity together.  The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including policies and procedures and children's records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The well-qualified childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation stage. Risk assessments are robust and the childminder gives high regard for children's safety within the home and when out in the community. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of child protection procedures. She knows what to do if she has any concerns about a child's welfare and safety. The childminder is proactive in developing her knowledge and skills. She has attended a wide range of training courses and she effectively uses her learning to continually improve her practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children she cares for very well. She effectively plans activities based on their interests, preferences and what they are learning in nursery. This supports children to engage in their play and become motivated learners. Children are well supported to learn about the natural world. The childminder teaches them how to care for plants and animals as they enjoy potting plants and hunting for bugs in the garden. The childminder skilfully supports children's communication and language skills. For example, she talks with children as she joins in with their activities, naming objects, people and actions. She knows the children's families well and instigates conversations about their lives at home. Children enjoy discussing their home and the people who live near them as they create a sticky picture of where they live.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has good relationships with parents. She gathers detailed information from them about children's individual needs and uses this information to help children to settle and feel secure. Children display a strong sense of belonging. The childminder is attentive, kind and caring towards children. They respond well to her instructions and seek her out when they need help or support. Children are encouraged to become independent and manage their own personal needs. They confidently put on their outdoor clothes and manage their toileting needs. The childminder uses a wide range of resources to skilfully support children to understand and respect the diversity of their community and the wider world. They enjoy cooking recipes from different countries and learning about their local community when they go on outings. Children are well supported and understand how to keep themselves safe from danger. Older children enjoy teaching younger children about

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

the dangers of fire and what to do in the event of a fire. Arrangements for supporting children's emotional well-being through times of transition are very good.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They develop a strong sense of self and are gaining the skills they need for their future learning. Children learn early mathematical concepts as they play and explore. They learn how to keep themselves safe from harm as they take risks and learn to assess danger. Children are supported to become confident in social situations. These skills support them in their ongoing learning journeys.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 207682 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 865491 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 20 July 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1998 and lives in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. She is open all year round from 7.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder holds a relevant early years 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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