Childminder in Derbyshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 September 2017 17 April 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 childminder has gained a relevant, formal qualification since her last inspection. Her accredited training and deepened knowledge of how children learn have had a positive impact on the quality of her teaching.  The childminder uses effective systems to track the progress that children make in their learning and development. She has a good overview of what children can already do and what they need to learn next.  The childminder successfully engages parents in her practice. Parents actively contribute to initial assessments and to ongoing checks of their children's progress.  The childminder's home is very well resourced. Children actively explore the rich, varied and stimulating environment. The childminder helps children to practise new skills and follow their own interests as they play together and explore independently.  The childminder demonstrates a professional attitude to her work with children. She

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This provision is good

knows the importance of seeking additional support for children where necessary. She works effectively with a varied range of professionals to support children's ongoing learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not make the best possible use of opportunities to help children to think through their own ideas and extend their problem-solving skills.  The childminder does not consistently introduce adult-led activities to children in ways that inspire them to join in and become highly engaged.

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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

 increase opportunities for children to think through their own ideas and develop their own ways of doing things and solving problems  enhance practice so that children become curious and enthusiastic about participating in adult-led activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed children's learning with the childminder following the observation of an activity.  The inspector viewed all areas of the home that are used for childminding and observed activities. She spoke to children at appropriate times while they played.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, such as children's records.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation with the childminder and took account of the written views of parents provided and those spoken to during the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and of the suitability of adults living on the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder takes many and varied steps in making continual improvements to her work with children. For example, she actively seeks out additional training and ensures all required training is up to date. She engages with other local childminders to share good practice. The childminder seeks the opinions of parents and older children to help her review her practice. She understands her role in working together with other settings that children attend to promote continuity. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder clearly understands her responsibilities with regards to child protection. She is familiar with local safeguarding procedures and alert to the signs that indicate cause for concern about children's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes observations of children's learning and evaluates their progress. She periodically reviews children's development to ensure that she has a good picture of their individual needs. The childminder considers children's interests and the next steps in their learning when she plans activities for them. She uses good descriptive language and demonstrates how to do things, for instance, as children engage in sand play. Children concentrate and use their senses as they explore. The childminder uses mathematical language that helps to develop children's understanding of quantities. She shares a favourite book with babies to reassure them when they first arrive. She speaks tenderly and repeats new and familiar words as she points at the pictures in the book.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder places a strong focus on boosting children's emotional well-being and building their self-confidence. She speaks kindly to them and provides appropriate praise and encouragement so that they feel good about themselves. Children learn to use their manners well as they share equipment with each other. Children learn the importance of leading a healthy style. They get plenty of fresh air and physical exercise, for instance, as they play in the childminder's garden. The childminder takes account of children's dietary needs when she plans healthy meals and snacks. She talks to children about making healthy choices as they eat their snacks. The childminder helps children to listen to instructions and encourages them to help out with small tasks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident to ask for help when it is needed and demonstrate a can-do attitude to learning. They develop positive relationships with the childminder and each other. Children learn to attend to their personal needs and develop confidence in their abilities. They develop the skills and knowledge they need to help them be ready to move on to nursery or school. They learn number names and practise early writing skills as they explore making marks in the sand. Overall, children are motivated, interested and confident as they make choices and play in the rich environment provided for them.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY469267 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 1102777 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 17 April 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Heanor, Derbyshire. The childminder operates all year round from 7am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder is registered for overnight care. 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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