Childminder 207748

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 October 2017 20 October 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 form secure attachments to the childminder. She is a very good role model. She manages children's behaviour effectively, impacting positively on their emotional well-being. They demonstrate that they feel safe in her care.  The childminder keeps children safe and makes them feel very welcome in her home. Children settle quickly, are happy and thoroughly enjoy their time with her.  Parents spoken to during the inspection were very complimentary about the childminder and the experiences offered to their children. They are confident that their children are well cared for by the childminder.  Children arrive with enthusiasm and are eager to participate in many exciting experiences. The childminder encourages children to make choices and lead their own play. She is always close by to offer help, encouragement and support, if needed.  Partnerships with parents are effective. The childminder exchanges information

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This provision is good

regularly with them. This helps to provide consistency in meeting children's needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 There are few opportunities for children to learn more about the similarities and differences between themselves and other people.  The sharing of information with other settings that children attend is not yet fully effective in promoting continuity in their experiences.

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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

 help children more to understand the similarities and differences between themselves and other people  strengthen partnerships with other settings that children attend.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities indoors and spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector observed and discussed an activity with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents gathered in discussions at the inspection and through written feedback provided.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, including children's records and the childminder's policies.  The inspector viewed the areas of the setting used for childminding.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the procedures to follow should she have concerns about the welfare of a child in her care. Children's safety is promoted well. The childminder ensures that children are cared for in a safe and secure environment. She completes regular daily checks and risk assessments to ensure that children are able to play safely. The childminder regularly updates her knowledge to keep her skills current. She reviews her service and considers the views of parents and children when planning improvements. The childminder has a carefully considered set of policies and procedures, helping to underpin her good practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well. Children enjoy exploring and investigating a wide range of toys and equipment as they play. They have good opportunities to make decisions for themselves. Children are motivated, engaged and engrossed in all that they do. They are kind and offer help to one another without being prompted. For example, when playing games together, children give their friends the resources they need or help them when asked. The childminder supports children to be physically active. Children enjoy daily access to a well-resourced outdoor area. They use good concentration skills as they draw pictures and carefully colour them in. Children enjoy playing card games. They know the rules of the game and are able to take turns. Children count how many cards they have and how many pairs they can match. They show very good levels of confidence. Children converse easily with visitors about their interests and what they enjoy doing in

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children respond well to the childminder's encouraging and consistent manner. They learn to behave well and are kind and considerate to each other. Children are polite. For example, they say 'please' and 'thank you' without being reminded. They develop meaningful friendships and show empathy towards others. The childminder supports children to be independent and extend their self-help skills. For example, children wash and dry their own hands and help the childminder with tasks, such as tidying away toys. Children listen carefully to the childminder when walking along busy roads and follow her instructions when crossing them. They develop a good understanding of healthy lifestyles. The childminder works well with parents to provide healthy meals. Children learn how to put on and take off their own shoes and coats when arriving and leaving the childminder's home. Their personal, social and emotional development is promoted well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 207748 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 1103143 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 5 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 20 October 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1993 and lives in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and 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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