Childminder 505458

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 October 2017 5 March 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

 The childminder places a very strong focus on building relationships with children and their families. She creates many opportunities for meaningful interactions that help to reinforce children's sense of belonging and boost their self-confidence.  The childminder successfully engages parents in her practice. Parents actively contribute to initial assessments of their child. The childminder regularly chats with parents to share information about their children's learning and the progress they are making.  Children are motivated, interested and are gaining an understanding of how to play purposefully. They actively explore the rich, varied and stimulating environment provided for them by the childminder.  The childminder has high expectations of children. She continually creates and builds on opportunities to promote children's learning. She is highly skilled in talking to children about what they are doing and she introduces new concepts to extend their

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This provision is good

learning.  The childminder recognises the importance of making continual improvements to her provision. For example, she keeps her knowledge and skills up to date by attending training and sharing good practice with other local childminders.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always use her information about individual children's learning needs to focus precisely on ways to help them achieve at the very highest levels.

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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

 focus more precisely on what individual children need to know and learn next, to sharply target specific areas of development and help children to make rapid progress.

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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 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, and discussed self-evaluation with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and the suitability of adults living on the premises.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder understands her role in working together with other settings that children attend to promote continuity in children's care and learning. She communicates regularly with other professionals and makes good use of shared information about children's development to form an overview of their individual learning needs. 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 is alert to the signs that indicate concerns about children's welfare. The childminder reflects on her practice to maintain high standards and improve outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The experienced childminder uses what she knows about children's learning to track their development. She periodically summarises children's progress to identify the next steps in their learning and development. The childminder fully understands the importance of linking with other agencies to access any additional support where necessary, for example, if she has concerns about children's development. The childminder skilfully promotes children's thinking skills and uses many varied teaching techniques as she talks with and plays alongside children. For example, she asks appropriate questions and offers suggestions. Children are inspired to keep on exploring a wide range of autumnal resources they have collected together on a nature walk. The childminder competently recognises children's interests and builds on their ideas as they explore.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder's home is well resourced. Children have access to a wide range of toys and activities that allows them to follow their own interests, explore recent learning and practise new skills. The childminder helps children to be aware of risks as they play. She adeptly builds in discussions about safety as they look at a book together. She encourages children to join in with tidying up before choosing another activity. Children get plenty of fresh air and physical exercise. For example, they make the daily walk to and from school, play in the childminder's garden and visit local parks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident, active learners, who have fun while they learn. They develop positive relationships with the childminder and each other. Children learn to attend to their personal needs. They develop self-confidence in their abilities and the skills and knowledge they will need when they move on to nursery or school. As children complete a jigsaw, they learn words about position and learn how to compare and adjust resources to solve problems. They learn new words and concepts as they look at books with the childminder. Children develop a can-do attitude to their learning as they build towers with bricks. They are motivated to keep on trying and to work out how to build their tower taller, with the childminder's help. As they play, they rehearse colour names, count blocks and learn mathematical language about size and shape.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 505458 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 1091110 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 5 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1996 and lives in Chapel-en-le-Firth, Derbyshire. She operates all year round from 7am until 6pm, Tuesday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare 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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