Childminder in Derbyshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 August 2017 22 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

 Children are eager to join in with activities and approach their play with enthusiasm. They enjoy making safe and independent choices from the activities available to them. The childminder successfully follows children's lead when joining in with their play.  The childminder works effectively with parents. She shares information with them about their children's care and progress. She makes good use of daily conversations and written feedback to help parents extend their children's learning at home.  The childminder gives high priority to supporting children's speech and communication skills. She engages with children, modelling conversation and introducing new vocabulary.  The childminder provides a safe environment, enabling children to feel protected, happy and settled. The childminder promotes children's personal care skills well. They access the toilet independently and know when to wash their hands. The childminder

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This provision is good

effectively supports children in developing their skills in readiness for the next stage in their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Assessments are not always sharply focused to enable the childminder to plan precisely for children's next steps in learning, to help them make the best possible progress in all aspects of their learning and development.  At times, teaching is not highly effective in encouraging children to think independently, in order to help them to make rapid progress in their 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

 sharpen the precision of assessments and planning for children's next steps to help each child make the best possible progress in all areas of learning  enhance teaching and focus on high-quality interactions that fully support children's thinking skills and help them to make rapid progress in their learning and development.

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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 was given a tour of the areas of the home used for childminding purposes.  The inspector looked at children's records, a sample of policies and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults in the household.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her responsibility to protect children from harm. She knows exactly who to contact should she have any concerns about the welfare of a child. The childminder refreshes essential elements of her training, helping her to keep abreast of the most up-to-date aspects of child protection. The childminder guides the work of her assistant well. She prioritises essential training, such as safeguarding updates and paediatric first aid, for her assistant. The childminder effectively uses risk assessments to identify and minimise potential hazards in her home, garden and while on outings. Children learn how to keep themselves safe. For instance, the childminder reminds them about wet surfaces outside being slippery when it rains. The childminder is reflective in her practice and acts on her own evaluations of what can be improved further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified. She knows each of the children very well and uses their interests to plan activities that they enjoy. Most activities engage and motivate children well. The childminder provides good opportunities that help children to develop their exploration and investigation skills. For example, interesting items, such as magnifying glasses, are provided in the garden to investigate bugs and worms that the children hunt for. The childminder enables children to take the lead and initiate their own play themes. She helps to extend their play and learning and sustain their interest. The childminder uses effective strategies to keep parents informed about their children's learning and progress. The childminder completes the progress check for children aged between two and three years and provides parents with a copy for their child's health visitor.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children respond to the childminder's calm, caring approach. Her sensitive support aids children in developing positive attitudes towards others. Children learn that good hygiene routines are important in helping to keep them healthy. They wash their hands independently and benefit from regular physical exercise in the garden. Children discuss being kind and show that they understand right from wrong. Children confidently make choices about their play, which also supports their independence. The childminder offers consistent praise and encouragement to children, which helps to build their confidence and sense of self-esteem.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are active and keen explorers, who display high levels of self-confidence and self- esteem. They are developing good independence skills. For example, they put on and take off their own coats. Children have good social and language skills. They organise their own play, share and take turns. All children make good progress from their starting points and are developing the necessary skills needed for future learning and for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY298256 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 1101996 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 13 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 10

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Long Eaton, Derbyshire. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder 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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