Childminder in Derbyshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 November 2016 12 July 2016

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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 is passionate about the service she provides. Since the last inspection, she has worked closely with her development worker to address the actions and recommendations that were set.  The childminder provides a welcoming, homely learning environment where children are relaxed and happy. Children have access to a wide range of resources that is age- and stage-appropriate.  The childminder obtains information from parents about what children know and can do when they start in her care. She uses this information to establish clear starting points for their learning. Parents are kept updated with the progress their children make.  The childminder and her assistants have fostered warm and respectful relationships with the children. The childminder is clear in her explanations, helping children to understand and follow routines and boundaries.  The childminder successfully promotes children's good health. They benefit from

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This provision is good

nutritious meals and snacks and get a lot of fresh air and exercise during outdoor activities.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Supervision of assistants is not sharply focused enough on raising the quality of teaching.  On occasions, children do not have enough opportunity to direct and lead their own learning. The childminder and the assistants are sometimes overly directive in leading the children during play.

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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

 strengthen supervision procedures to support assistants in gaining a highly developed knowledge of teaching and learning that increases the potential to achieve excellent outcomes for children  provide more opportunities for children to direct and lead their own learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took account of the written views of parents.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder and evaluated the teaching that took place.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, the assistant and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as, self-evaluation, risk assessments, policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistants have a good understanding of local child protection procedures. They are confident in the action to take if they are concerned about a child's welfare. The childminder uses risk assessments effectively to identify and minimise potential hazards in her home and garden and while on outings. The childminder is committed to continuous improvement. Regular evaluation of all aspects of practice helps her to identify priorities for development that build on her provision and improve the outcomes for children. She includes the views of parents and children in her self-evaluation process and welcomes their ideas and suggestions. Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents' written feedback is complimentary about the level of care their children receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistants are qualified and understand how children learn. They accurately assess children's progress and identify their next steps in learning. The information gained is then used to plan a wide range of opportunities that children find interesting and motivating. Children concentrate as they build towers. The assistant helps them to compare sizes, name the colour of the bricks and count how many they have used to build their towers. Children use their imaginations well. They dress and feed dolls, recreating experiences they are familiar with. Children practise their physical skills and dexterity. They enjoy using tools, such as tweezers, to move small beads from one container to another. Children persevere with tasks, are willing to have a go and show pride in their achievements.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave very well. They are polite and well mannered. Children's confidence and self-esteem are promoted well through the praise and encouragement they receive. Regular trips within the local community and to children's groups provide opportunities for children to mix socially with others. Children are provided with opportunities to develop an awareness of other cultures and traditions from around the world. Children enjoy taking on the responsibility of small tasks. For example, they eagerly help prepare their own snacks. They are developing good independence and a willingness to help others.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning. They are curious and keen to take part in activities. Children are learning to respect one another. They are making friends and show care and concern for each other. Children are learning how to dress themselves, follow simple instructions and manage their own hygiene needs. The childminder helps children to be well prepared for their eventual move to school. Older children develop skills and confidence in all areas of learning, including literacy and mathematical concepts.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY300253 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 1057084 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 12 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 18

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 July 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in Langley Mill, Nottingham. She employs two assistants. The childminder and her assistants hold early years qualifications at level 2, 3 and 4. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for Christmas, 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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