Childminder in Derbyshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 December 2016 26 April 2016

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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 is motivated and committed to providing a high-quality provision. She evaluates her provision effectively to make improvements that benefit children's care, learning and development. She has successfully addressed the actions and recommendations from her previous inspection.  Children settle in quickly and develop warm relationships with the childminder and her assistants. The childminder and her assistants have a calm and caring approach and know the children well. Children form strong attachments with the childminder and show that they feel safe and secure in her care.  Children are progressing well. The childminder successfully observes and assesses children while they play. She uses the information gained to identify next steps in their learning. She provides activities that help close the gaps in learning quickly.  Children behave well and understand the importance of sharing and taking turns in

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This provision is good

their play. The childminder uses a range of different ways to help children to feel confident and self-assured. She manages conflicts and unwanted behaviour in a calm and consistent manner.  The childminder establishes good partnerships with parents. She exchanges daily information with parents and provides details of children's ongoing progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The organisation of space and equipment outside is not fully effective in supporting children who prefer to play outside to extend their learning.  The childminder does not fully support children to build on their understanding of diversity or their recognition and valuing of difference.

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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

 review and improve the way the equipment and resources are set up outside, so that children can increase their learning to a higher level, especially for the children who prefer to play outside  extend children's understanding of diversity within the wider community in which they live and provide more opportunities that help them learn about and value their own differences and similarities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the children and assistants at convenient times throughout the inspection. She also held discussions with the childminder.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector observed activities indoors and outside.  The inspector discussed with the childminder the children's assessment and planning.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written format.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and her assistants. She discussed with the childminder her policies and procedures and action plan.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding about child protection issues. She and her assistants know how to report a concern about a child in their care. The childminder is vigilant in checking the identity of visitors and keeping children safe. She completes thorough risk assessments for her home and outings. The childminder uses her training and networking well to develop her skills and improve practice, for example, to support children's language development. The childminder checks on her assistants' teaching. She has implemented good performance management procedures and observes their interaction with the children. The assistants attend training to help update their skills and knowledge. The childminder uses partnerships to ensure that children benefit from consistent and complementary care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified and experienced. She understands well that children learn through play. She provides a wide range of interesting and challenging activities that motivate children. She knows when to support children and when to stand back and let them explore. This good blend of teaching skills encourages children's sense of exploration and perseverance. The childminder communicates well with the children as she helps to develop and extend their vocabulary, thinking and speaking skills. Her high levels of praise and support encourage children to practise and refine what they already know. The childminder promotes children's small-muscle control well. For example, children spend considerable time gluing shapes and examining the sticky glue on their fingers, as they make their party hats. They thoroughly enjoy dancing and moving to the music. They act out being monkeys, expressing their creatively well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a friendly, caring environment. Children move around the home freely and select toys and equipment for play. They are confident, sociable and self- assured. Children's health is promoted successfully. They enjoy healthy snacks and meals and good opportunities to spend time in the garden. The childminder helps to promote children's personal skills. She encourages children to try and feed themselves from an early age and helps them to follow good hygiene procedures. Children learn about how to keep themselves safe within the home. The childminder extends this and talks to children about road safety and using the equipment at the park carefully. The childminder has made effective links with the local school and nursery to help children move on when it is necessary.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including funded children, are progressing well. They are learning key skills for future learning. For example, they listen and concentrate well on stories and take part willingly in singing. They have a positive attitude to learning and are willing to try new things. Children have good social skills. They are polite, considerate and demonstrate respect for each other. Children develop the skills they need in readiness for starting school. They express their ideas and opinions with conviction.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY349675 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 1058344 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 13 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 30

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 26 April 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Ripley, Derbyshire. The childminder employs four assistants, but works with two daily. The childminding provision operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 5.30pm all year round, except for bank and family holidays. The childminder and two of her assistants hold early years qualifications at level 2 or 3. Two assistants are unqualified. The childminder offers funding for free early education for two- and three-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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Telephone number

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