Childminder in Derbyshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 April 2016 21 July 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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

 All children make good progress in their learning. The childminder has a clear and accurate understanding of the development of the children she works with and plans effectively to support each child.  Children are very settled with the childminder and are developing good attitudes to learning. They behave well and respond positively to clear boundaries and routines offered by the childminder.  The childminder is committed to continuous improvement. She keeps up to date with new developments in how to safeguard the children in her care and how to best support children’s development.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder provides daily verbal feedback on what children have been doing. The childminder completes a daily diary for younger children. This provides parents with information about their child's routine and the play opportunities they have accessed when they are with the childminder.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not record who has parental responsibility for the children in her care.  The assessment system used by the childminder does not clearly enable parents to fully understand the progress children are making in their learning.

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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

 ensure information obtained from parents includes a clear explanation of who has parental responsibility for their child  enhance the assessment process to ensure parents have a clearer picture of the progress their children are making

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the day.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day of the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation, evidence of suitability of household members and a range of other documentation including policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of her role and responsibilities relating to child protection issues. Security of the premises and detailed information gathered by the childminder about the children support the childminder to keep children safe when they are in her care. A number of policies, procedures and parental permissions are in place to support her practice. The childminder supports children well in their learning. She has a clear understanding of where each child is in their development and regularly updates their development records. As a result, she is able to quickly identify any gaps in children’s learning and put things in place where additional support or more challenge in the activities she provides are needed.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The environment is inviting and children can freely access the toys and equipment on offer. Additional resources are available for children to self-select using pictures and words to identify the toys and equipment they want. Young children are curious about the activities the childminder sets up. She moves with a child from one activity to another and supports them well in the choices they make. The childminder plans for individual children’s development. She understands individual children's interests, and toys are available to develop these interests, such as farm animals and tractors. In addition, activities are available that challenge a child’s thinking. For example, a younger child is encouraged to find cars in shredded paper. With support, they count them and name the colour as they find each car. Children are also encouraged to consider what happens when they shake bottles that are filled with different coloured liquids and small objects.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well and are confident in their relationship with the childminder. The childminder offers praise and encouragement to the children and they respond well to this. For example, the childminder thanked a young child when they passed her something, the child responded with you’re welcome. The childminder joins in the children's play responding to their language. She encourages them to repeat familiar and unfamiliar words to make sure they are saying the words correctly. Opportunities for quiet times are included in the routine as children sit to look at books and listen to stories of their choosing. Children use toys in imaginative ways to enhance their play. For example a younger child uses a spoon and bath scrunchy to make an aeroplane and enthusiastically pretends the spoon is flying.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder helps to prepare children emotionally for their transition to nursery and school. She works closely with parents and other settings children attend. She regularly liaises with them to ensure that the children in her care develop the skills they need for the next steps in their education. She focuses on promoting children's physical and independence skills, for example developing their understanding of personal hygiene and putting on their own shoes and coats.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY453387 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 1037297 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 21 July 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012. She lives with her family in the Cresswell area of Worksop. The childminder operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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