Childminder 207652

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 May 2016 12 August 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 promotes children's learning well. She continually assesses and supports their development. Children make good progress in their learning.  Children have access to a wide range of play equipment and resources that is colourful, accessible and reflects their interests well. They have good opportunities to choose to play indoors or outside.  Children are happy and settled. They form strong attachments with the childminder, which helps to support their emotional development effectively.  The childminder stimulates children's imagination and helps them develop skills to support their future learning. She works well with other early years providers the children attend to enrich their learning and support their continuous development.  The childminder has a positive attitude to evaluating the quality of her provision. She has made good improvements to her practice since the previous inspection.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although partnerships with parents are good, the childminder does not involve them as fully as possible in the assessment of the starting points for children's learning. She does not encourage them to share as much information as they can about what children already know and can do.

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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

 involve parents more fully in assessing the starting points for children's future learning.

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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 completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector discussed the provision with the childminder. He looked at relevant documentation, such as self-evaluation and evidence of her suitability.  The inspector spoke to a small selection of parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder regularly evaluates her provision to help her improve the service she offers. For example, she has researched and developed activities for children that enable them to learn in the natural environment. She has worked effectively with the local pre- school that children attend to maintain a shared approach to the teaching of communication and literacy skills. As a result, children are developing a strong appreciation of stories and books. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder provides a secure and welcoming environment. She has a clear understanding of safeguarding procedures and what to do if she has concerns. She identifies potential hazards and takes action to keep children safe. Children benefit from good quality care and interaction.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She provides enjoyable and stimulating experiences to promote children's active learning. For example, they develop an understanding of the world around them as they plant seeds and observe plants growing. The childminder skilfully helps children to develop their knowledge of shape and number. Children have many opportunities to develop their early reading and writing skills. For example, they enjoy the opportunities for practising their early writing skills as part of their role play. The childminder helps children to listen carefully to instructions and to work together to solve problems. They have worked successfully together to make a 'fairy garden' outdoors.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a warm and caring manner. She helps children to build strong relationships with herself and other children. They learn to take care of each other. For example, they put their arms round other children to comfort them if they fall. The childminder very successfully helps children to act independently and select the toys they want to play with. They tidy their toys away when they finish playing with them and help each other. The childminder is a very positive role model for children. She teaches them to be kind, be polite to others and patiently take turns. The childminder helps children lead a healthy lifestyle and provides many opportunities for physical activity and healthy eating.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their individual starting points. The childminder helps children to enjoy learning and be inquisitive. She helps them to develop a good vocabulary to talk about their interests and explain their thinking. Children learn to count, order numbers and to match them to different objects, such as the teddy bears at their picnic. They have lots of fun learning together and are well prepared and eager to start the next stage of their education.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 207652 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 1044061 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 August 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1996 and lives in Grindleford. She operates her provision all year round from 6.30am to 7.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She offers funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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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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