Childminder in Derbyshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 May 2016 16 September 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

 The childminder has improved her practice since the last inspection. She makes good use of her assessments of children's learning to identify what they need to learn next. She carefully plans what children can learn from the activities and offers plenty of opportunities for them to solve problems. She provides a suitable range of activities to support children's understanding of diversity.  The childminder takes into account children's interests when planning activities. Her enthusiasm during the activities supports their engagement. Children join in with play for long periods of time.  The childminder effectively promotes children's safety. She maintains a safe and secure environment. She sets rules for children to follow on the walk to and from school. She updates her risk assessments to take account of any changes.  Children develop good friendships with others. The childminder is very effective in

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This provision is good

supporting children to respect each other. She helps children to develop skills to negotiate and to learn when to compromise during play.  The childminder carefully coordinates the support for children to develop the skills they need for school. She takes into consideration the school routine and, therefore, what specifically children will need to be able to do independently.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always support children as effectively as possible to use the correct words during conversations.  There is scope for the childminder to be more rigorous in her evaluation of practice, including regularly seeking and acting on the views of others.

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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

 provide effective support for children to learn to express themselves appropriately and use past, present and future forms accurately when talking  enhance the evaluation of the provision, in order to drive continual improvement and strive for excellence.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector discussed the planning of activities with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's training.  The inspector took account of written feedback from parents and carers.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has recently updated her knowledge of safeguarding issues and has a good understanding of possible signs and indicators of abuse. The childminder has a folder of useful information about her practice which she shares with parents and carers when their children first start. The childminder has good ongoing partnerships with parents and carers. She gathers information about children's needs and prior learning when they are new to her provision. She regularly updates parents and carers on children's learning and what she is helping them to learn next. The childminder makes effective use of her assessments of children's learning to make sure that they are progressing.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly discusses children's learning and development with other settings so that there is consistent support. She complements the activities the other settings provide. Where children are particularly enjoying activities, the childminder ensures that she offers them again while extending their learning. Children thoroughly enjoy acting out the story of 'The Three Little Pigs'. They build the different houses and the childminder encourages them to problem solve to get the houses to stand up. They then go on to make their own puppets. The childminder effectively guides children's learning, for example, explaining how best to hold the scissors and paper to cut out the characters. The childminder extends children's mathematical knowledge. For example, she prompts them to group the characters and work out how many there are in total.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The premises are well organised, welcoming and inviting. There is plenty of floor space for children to play and good consideration of space for them to relax after school. The childminder places importance on helping children to develop an understanding of a healthy lifestyle. She encourages regular exercise and talks about the benefits of this. Children's independence is well promoted. The childminder consistently encourages children to use the toilet independently and wash their hands. Children receive consistent and appropriate explanations about why certain things can be unsafe. The childminder makes good use of opportunities during play to talk to them about this. The childminder is very effective in supporting children's relationships with others. She encourages children to discuss and agree who is next or what they are going to play with.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children show great enthusiasm and motivation to join in with activities. They engage well with activities and choose to continue with them, sustaining their interest. They are developing good social skills and are kind towards each other. They show patience and perseverance when trying to complete something. Children are working within their typical stages of development for their age and are suitably prepared for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY297591 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 1044220 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 September 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Hilton. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a relevant qualification at level 3.

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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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