Childminder in Derbyshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 July 2017 Not applicable

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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 has a good understanding of how to support children's learning. Children are making good progress within the range of development expected for their age. They are eager to learn and successfully develop new skills. Children demonstrate a strong capacity to acquire the abilities they need in readiness for starting school.  The childminder praises children often. This helps to raise their confidence, increase their self-esteem and encourages them to keep trying. The childminder is a good role model and manages children's behaviour very positively. Children learn to be kind and considerate and have good manners.  The childminder completes regular observations and uses this information well to provide activities based on children's interests. She is aware of children's next steps in learning and ensures that the activities they experience are challenging.  The childminder has a robust programme of professional development. She regularly

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This provision is good

takes part in training and carries out research. This has a positive impact on the childminder's teaching and the quality of care and education children receive.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder works well in partnership with parents, she does not always give them information and ideas about how they can enhance and extend their children's learning at home.

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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

 continue to build on the good relationships established with parents in order to further encourage a shared approach to children's 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 completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands how to keep children safe. She has a secure knowledge of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and the wider issues surrounding child protection. The childminder knows the process to follow should she need to report any concerns about a child's well-being. She closely monitors children's achievements and takes prompt and effective action when she identifies areas where they need further support. The childminder reviews and evaluates her practice effectively. She is able to identify her strengths and areas to improve well. The childminder shares information with other settings children attend to further promote continuity in their care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder effectively promotes children's communication and speaking skills. She adapts her language well and responds positively to emerging sounds and words. Children enjoy joining in with singing and action songs. They happily babble to the childminder when rolling and chasing balls. The childminder enthusiastically joins in with children's play. Children are developing an early interest in numbers and textures. They relish counting the number of ducks they eagerly put in a box and enjoy feeling the, 'Spiky crab'. The childminder establishes good partnership working with parents. She shares children's progress verbally and through daily diaries. Parents speak very positively of the care and education their children receive.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works closely with parents from the start, gathering lots of information about children so she can meet their individual needs effectively. This helps children to settle in her care and promotes their emotional well-being successfully. The childminder is caring and affectionate. Children are happy and clearly enjoy spending time with her. She creates a homely and comfortable environment where children can safely explore. The childminder provides children with opportunities and experiences to increase their awareness of diversity. Children thoroughly enjoy participating in community events and excitedly take part in days to celebrate each other's customs and traditions. The childminder provides a wide range of healthy foods and snacks. Children benefit from fresh air and regular exercise. They enjoy spending much of their day outdoors, either in the childminder's garden and field or at local parks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children confidently move around the childminder's home choosing what they would like to play with. They delight in taking part in a wide range of exciting, enjoyable activities. This helps them to make good progress in their learning and development. Children show good levels of curiosity and motivation as they play. They concentrate well and persist with activities as they develop new skills. The childminder prepares children well for their next stage in learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY488695 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 1013652 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Buxworth, High Peak. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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