Childminder in Derbyshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 March 2017 1 July 2013

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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 evaluates the service she provides well and identifies areas for further improvement. She successfully encourages parents to share their views and ideas. She has addressed the recommendations set at the last inspection and maintained children's good outcomes.  Parents are fully involved in their child's learning. The childminder shares information with parents about their children's progress and care. She encourages them to share information about what their child has learnt at home.  The childminder carries out effective assessment of children's play. She uses the information gained from observations to identify next steps in their learning. She effectively plans experiences based on children's individual needs and interests.  The childminder is a good role model for children. She develops close relationships with children and is sensitive and caring in her approach. Children behave well. They know

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This provision is good

to be kind and share.  Children benefit from the childminder's nurturing care and attention. The childminder knows the children well. She establishes warm and secure relationships with children. She has flexible settling-in times that meet children's individual needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not fully encourage children to think, in order to help them make even more rapid progress in developing their speaking 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

 extend opportunities for children to respond to questions, in order to help fully develop and extend their thinking and speaking skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the children and childminder at convenient times. She discussed the children's achievements and the childminder's planning.  The inspector observed activities and interaction between the childminder and the children. She reviewed the play equipment and resources.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from written statements.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and her plans for making improvements to her provision. She also discussed some of the childminder's policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has updated her knowledge to take into consideration changes in legislation. She knows what to do if she has a concern about a child and who to contact for advice. The childminder risk assesses her premises and ensures her environment is safe and secure. The childminder is experienced. She follows an effective programme of professional development. For example, she completes relevant training courses and shares good practice ideas with other childminders. This helps to strengthen her knowledge and skills, and improve outcomes for children. The childminder monitors and tracks children's progress carefully. She quickly identifies any gaps in their learning and provides intervention and support where needed. The childminder has formed good partnerships with other professionals and the local authority.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is passionate about her role. She understands that children learn through play and uses her knowledge to provide good quality teaching. The childminder uses a wide range of activities that provides effective challenges to children in their activities. The childminder provides different materials for the children to explore, such as a colander and pipe cleaners to help children's hand-to-eye coordination. Children carefully find a hole and try to put the pipe cleaner through. The childminder praises their efforts and provides more items that excite their curiosity. Children explore magnets and locks, and thoroughly enjoy picking up pompoms using a tweezer and spoon. The childminder uses books to help teach children new words. Children use their imagination well. For example, children make roaring noises like a lion. The childminder extends this play and together the children and the childminder build a zoo.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder's home is welcoming and inviting. She provides interesting play areas with accessible toys and play materials. Children develop good self-esteem and confidence. The childminder has a good knowledge of children's individual backgrounds. She reflects well on this information to help all children learn and achieve. Children have developed strong bonds with the childminder and they are happy and content in her care. The childminder promotes children's good health and safety successfully. She supports children to manage their personal needs and to follow good hygiene procedures. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles well. Children enjoy fresh air and exercise every day. The childminder takes children on visits the library, local parks and toddler groups. This helps children to mix with other children. The childminder supports children effectively to prepare for their next stage in learning and development.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are progressing well given their starting points and are developing the key skills needed in readiness for school. They are curious and have a willingness to try new things and listen effectively. Children are settled and demonstrate they are confident as they move around comfortably. They learn good independence skills from an early age. Children's physical development is good.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 207788 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 1063682 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1992. She lives in Brimington, Chesterfield. The childminding provision operates on Monday to Friday from 6.30am until 6pm, all year round, except for Christmas and bank 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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Telephone number

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