Childminder in Derbyshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 March 2017 4 September 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

 Since her last inspection, the childminder has addressed all previous weaknesses raised. She has reviewed her observation and assessment systems and now evaluates and reflects on her practice to help drive continuous improvement.  The childminder promotes children's speech and language development. She skilfully questions children to encourage their use of new words and help them to build more complex sentences.  The childminder provides a warm, welcoming and stimulating environment where children have access to a balanced range of easily accessible resources. They make independent choices as they play.  The childminder and her assistant develop strong relationships with children. They know children well as individuals and support their personal, social and emotional well- being effectively.  The childminder and her assistant are positive role models. Children learn to share and take turns through play. They receive lots of praise and encouragement, which helps

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This provision is good

support their developing confidence and self-esteem.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Information about children's individual learning and development is not routinely shared between school and the childminder, to enhance a shared understanding of children's strengths and weaknesses.  The childminder does not always fully encourage parents to contribute information about their children's achievements at home, to strengthen the shared approach to supporting children's learning.

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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

 develop the already good partnerships with the school to provide a greater understanding of what can be done to enhance and complement children's learning experiences in school  strengthen the shared approach to children's learning even further by encouraging parents to be more fully involved in contributing their knowledge and understanding of their children's achievements.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the premises and viewed resources with the childminder.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector carried out a joint observation and evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder, her assistant and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's and her assistant's training and suitability and discussed her plans for improvement.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents and also parents spoken to on the day of the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Since the last inspection the childminder has worked hard to raise the overall standard of the provision. The childminder has received support from a local early years adviser. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of how to keep children safe. She implements a range of effective policies and procedures which are used well to help keep children safe. The childminder extends this information to parents. She undertakes regular risk assessments of her home and for outings. The childminder ensures that her assistant understands what to do in the event of a concern about a child. She demonstrates a commitment to improving her knowledge. The childminder is eager to complete further training that will have a positive impact on the learning opportunities she offers children. She ensures that she works closely with her assistant to supervise her practice. This has a positive impact on the quality of care and

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

education provided. The childminder takes positive steps to evaluate her effectiveness and to make improvements. She receives complimentary feedback about the care she provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant have a good understanding of the learning and development requirements and how to monitor, track and plan to help all children make good progress. The childminder works extremely well with her assistant to plan activities suited to each child. She uses her observations of children to plan for what they need to learn next and to identify any gaps in their learning. Children have fun playing with the animals. They repeat the animal's names and make the sounds that the animals make. Children enjoy building towers with the bricks. They have good opportunities to develop their early writing skills, such as enjoying using chalks outdoors. Babies benefit from having plenty of space to develop their physical skills and mobility.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's good health is successfully promoted. They learn about hygiene practices, enjoy healthy snacks and meals and participate in a variety of physical activities. Children have free access to drinking water throughout the day. They are encouraged to develop their self-care skills. They wash and dry their hands and confidently put on their own shoes and coats. This helps to promote children's good health, independence and physical well- being. The childminder regularly supplements her home provision with a wide variety of exciting outings and visits. For example, children visit the cricket pavilion, park and woods. They enjoy feeding the ducks and collecting sticks in the wood. Children have fun learning about their local community and the natural world.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress and acquire all of the skills they need for the eventual move on to school. Children's literacy and mathematical skills are developing well. They enjoy completing puzzles, playing games, using crayons to make marks and singing songs. Younger children and babies build confidence as they explore equipment and resources indoors. Children build good relationships with their peers.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 207348 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 1058023 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 4 September 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1995 and lives in Buxton. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She occasionally works with an assistant.

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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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