Childminder in Derbyshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 January 2017 7 October 2015

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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 well-qualified childminder promotes children's purposeful learning and good progress. She monitors children's progress through precise and accurate assessments. The childminder includes parents in planning for their children's future learning. Parents are supported to continue their children's learning at home.  The childminder is calm and friendly, which helps children and families feel welcome and relaxed in the environment. Children quickly settle and build strong bonds with the childminder and, consequently, they show they feel safe and secure.  The childminder plans a broad range of activities and uses effective teaching methods to successfully engage children. She offers lots of encouragement for children's efforts and achievements. This helps to build their confidence and self-esteem.  The childminder makes extensive use of the local trails and woodlands and uses the outdoors as a resource for learning. Children benefit from daily fresh air and physical

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This provision is good

exercise as they squelch through mud, make marks with sticks and feel the texture of mud in their hands.  Children play happily. The childminder provides a well resourced and comfortable playroom where children can select toys and resources for themselves. They make independent choices in their play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always give children sufficient time to think and respond to questions. She is sometimes too quick in providing the answer to her questions.  Occasionally, the childminder does not make the best use of opportunities for children to practise their counting skills.

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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

 give children the time they need to think about and respond to questions  provide more opportunities for children to develop their counting skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the childminder's home used by children and observed the activities in which they took part.  The inspector observed the quality of the teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning and development.  The inspector discussed the planning and children's progress with the childminder. The inspector took into account the views of parents spoken to on the day and from written testimonials.  The inspector observed and evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and interacted with the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector checked the suitability of adults living on the premises. She discussed the childminder's policies and procedures and her plans for improvement.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder promotes children's welfare well and is vigilant in protecting them from harm. She has a good understanding of child protection issues and is confident in following the procedures should she have any concerns. The childminder is very motivated and committed to providing a high-quality provision. She evaluates her provision effectively and makes improvements that benefit children. For example, the conservatory has been made into a dedicated playroom so that children have more space to move around and play. The childminder demonstrates commitment to her ongoing professional development. She completes training relevant to the needs of children currently attending to ensure she provides the best possible support for them. Parents speak highly of the quality of service the childminder provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children's confidence and enthusiasm for learning are enhanced because the childminder knows their interests and what they enjoy doing. She uses a range of good teaching techniques, such as modelling and explanation, to encourage children to explore their ideas and provide challenge. Overall, she promotes children's communication and language skills well. She provides children with a running commentary and introduces new words to increase their vocabulary. For example, she introduces words, such as boggy and sticky, as they walk through the mud. The childminder monitors children's progress well to identify any emerging gaps in their development and provide the appropriate support they need to help close the gaps.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model. She is calm and respectful in her approach to children. Children behave well, as the childminder offers positive praise and recognition of their achievements. Children's self-esteem is promoted as a result of these positive interactions with the childminder. The childminder encourages children to learn about healthy lifestyle choices. She offers fruit as a snack and children benefit from lots of outdoor play and long walks. This helps them to be active and strengthens their understanding about keeping healthy. The childminder actively promotes an understanding of diversity. She takes children on a wide range of outings and helps them to learn about the wider community. The childminder gathers information from parents about their children's needs and preferences prior to them starting. This helps children to experience a positive and supported move into her care.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy independent play and are able to access toys of their choosing. They are confident in their interactions with each other and the childminder. Children begin to manage their own personal care. Children develop skills in early technology and explore a range of equipment where they can push buttons to create a sound or movement. Their independence skills are promoted as they learn to zip up their coats and put on their boots. All children make good progress in relation to their starting points, developing the key skills they need for their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY308885 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 1058271 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 7 October 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in New Mills, High Peak. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, 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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Telephone number

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