Wood, Claire Jocelyn

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 June 2017 12 May 2014

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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 is ambitious for the children in her care to achieve well and develop in a warm and caring environment. She is supported well by her assistant. Procedures to evaluate and improve the provision are good.  Children are safe and well behaved. The childminder and assistant are positive role models to children. They help children to be kind and patient and to understand the needs of others.  Children achieve well. Their progress is regularly and accurately assessed and the childminder plans well to help them reach the next steps in their learning and development.  The childminder and her assistant have a good knowledge of procedures to keep children safe. They make sure that their understanding is thorough and up to date.  The childminder develops a strong partnership with parents and other professionals, including other settings that children attend. She establishes good relationships which

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This provision is good

contribute to children's further learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder's organisation of activities does not support the development of children's independence and decision-making skills to the highest levels.  Staff do not consistently use effective strategies to help children deepen their thinking 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

 organise resources more effectively, in particular, to fully support the development of children's independent and decision-making skills  strengthen techniques to encourage children to think deeply and express their thoughts and ideas to extend their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with children during the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder. He looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff.  The inspector spoke with parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder works well with her assistant to reflect on the quality of her provision and plan for future improvements. She gathers the views of parents through, for example, regular discussions and questionnaires. She identifies clear priorities for development and works systematically towards them. She makes good use of a range of training, for example, on the assessments of speech development, to improve the quality of teaching and children's achievement. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. There are robust procedures to supervise the work of her assistant and ensure her suitability to work with children. The childminder and her assistant are vigilant and make sure that the home is safe for children to play in.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant help children to settle quickly into positive routines that help them feel secure and confident. They accurately assess children's starting points through close consultation with parents. Resources are bright and cheerful, and children enjoy handling them. Activities are planned well to build on earlier experiences and link together different aspects of their learning. For example, children learn more about different colours and repeated patterns when they make silhouettes of giant butterflies inspired by their favourite caterpillar stories. Children are encouraged to find out about the natural world, for example, they plant, harvest and later help to cook vegetables and herbs from their garden.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant promote children's social skills well. For example, they plan regular visits to playgroups, the park and the gardens at a nearby stately home so that children can mix with others and explore exciting environments. She helps children to recognise risks and begin to manage their own safety. She promotes children's understanding of good hygiene procedures and of healthy lifestyles effectively. The childminder helps children to manage their emotional development well and to feel a sense of self-awareness. For example, they greet each other and learn everyone's names through a cheerful 'hello' song at the start of the day.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder helps children to make good progress in all aspects of their learning and development. She effectively helps children to develop the skills and attitudes they need for their future learning. They are well prepared for starting school. Parents comment on the smooth transition they make. Children learn to concentrate and follow instructions and their counting and mathematical skills are developing well. Children enjoy listening to stories and joining in with rhymes and songs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY467405 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 1087544 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Peak Dale near Buxton, Derbyshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3 and is a qualified teacher.

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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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