Childminder in Derbyshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 August 2017 15 January 2015

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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

 Children take part in a wide variety of exciting activities. They make good progress from their starting points. Children are gaining the skills needed that will prepare them for the next stage in their learning and their eventual move on to school.  The childminder consistently monitors children's development. She provides tailored support to successfully close any gaps in their learning. The childminder keeps parents informed of their child's achievements on a daily basis and supports them to continue children's learning at home.  Children behave very well. The childminder has successful strategies to promote positive behaviour and gives children lots of praise and encouragement. Children learn about each other's similarities and differences. They learn to value and respect one another and acquire knowledge about the world around them.  The childminder accurately reflects on her provision and gains the views of parents and

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This provision is good

children to help evaluate her services. She is committed to providing a good-quality service and is frequently looking at ways she can enhance her provision further.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not consistently have opportunities to develop their early writing skills.  The childminder does not always gather enough detailed information from parents about children's learning and development abilities on entry to her setting.

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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 develop early writing skills  obtain more detailed information from parents about children's learning and developmental abilities on entry to the setting, in order to help plan swiftly for their ongoing 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 the 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

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands how to recognise and react to any signs of abuse or neglect. She knows who she has to inform should she be concerned about a child's welfare. The childminder is knowledgeable about current safeguarding legislation and child protection issues. She completes daily safety checks to help ensure that the environment is safe for children. The childminder attends regular training courses and carries out research. This helps to develop her skills further and has a positive impact on the learning experiences that she offers children. The childminder shares information with other settings that children also attend to ensure that everyone is knowledgeable about how to meet individual children's needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder delivers good-quality teaching to support children's next steps in learning and interests. She plays alongside children and talks to them about what they are doing. This helps to maintain their concentration and keeps them motivated to learn. Children excitedly play hide and seek with toy animals. They talk to the childminder and confidently give her instructions about where to look. The childminder regularly observes children as they play to assess their developmental stage. She plans a range of experiences that supports them in becoming active learners. Children thoroughly enjoy baking and fitting together pieces of track to make a road for the toy cars. The childminder effectively promotes children's communication, language and thinking skills. She asks good questions that encourage children to think and solve problems for themselves. Children relish in making up stories about monsters and making their names out of dough using letter-

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is kind and caring. She builds strong relationships with children and offers continued praise and reassurance to them. The environment is well resourced, inside and outdoors. Children feel at home and enjoy playing in the inviting and friendly playroom. Children acquire confidence and self-awareness. They develop effective ways to communicate their choices in their play. The childminder promotes children's physical health and well-being consistently. They benefit from nutritious snacks and plenty of fresh air and physical exercise. Children enjoy playing jumping games when tidying up toys.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good social and emotional skills. They are motivated and enthusiastic, active learners. Children are learning early mathematical skills and take delight in counting as a matter of routine. All children are progressing well in all areas of learning. They are developing good independence skills. Children share, cooperate and follow simple instructions willingly, demonstrating a positive attitude to learning that helps to prepare them for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY429171 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 1094904 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 January 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Chesterfield. 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.

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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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