Childminder in Derbyshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 October 2017 Not applicable

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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 plans stimulating activities to motivate and engage children in learning. Children delight in taking part in a wide range of exciting and fun experiences. They are making good progress from their starting points and are gaining the necessary skills they will need for their future learning.  Children behave very well. They are happy and have a settled relationship with the childminder. Children learn to share, take turns and have good manners. The childminder promotes their confidence and helps them to feel safe and secure.  The childminder consistently teaches children about the similarities and differences between themselves and others to raise their awareness of diversity.  The childminder proactively seeks and acts on the views of parents and children. She evaluates her practice well and recognises her strengths and areas for improvement. The childminder is well motivated and has high expectations of the children in her care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder gathers information from parents about what children can already do when they first start attending, she does not fully encourage parents to share ongoing information about their children's learning at home.  The childminder does not yet focus professional development opportunities sharply on helping to develop her teaching skills to an outstanding level.

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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

 build on the good links established with parents to encourage a highly shared approach to children's learning  plan targeted professional development that helps to build further on good practice and raise the overall standard of teaching to a higher level.

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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 children during the inspection.  The inspector spoke to a number of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her role and responsibility to safeguard children. She keeps up to date with any changes to child protection legislation and knows who to contact if she has any concerns about a child. The childminder completes thorough risk assessments and teaches children about dangers in the environment. She ensures that children are safe, both in her home and when on outings. The childminder establishes effective partnerships with other settings that children attend to share information and complement children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes and assesses children's progress. She provides them with a wide range of activities based on their individual learning needs and interests. Young children express their creativity and enjoy sensory experiences. They thoroughly enjoy investigating when playing with cars in foam, and exploring the difference that adding water makes. The childminder's interactions with children are good. She knows when to join in with children's play to extend the learning taking place. The childminder effectively promotes children's communication and speaking skills, adapting her language to support younger children's understanding. Children are becoming capable and confident learners. They enjoy playing with construction bricks and exploring how magnets help them to fit together. Their early literacy skills are emerging. Children eagerly join in with favourite songs and action rhymes and delight in the marks they make. The childminder keeps

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

parents up to date with their child's achievements. She tracks children's progress, helping her to identify and address any gaps in their learning swiftly.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is caring and affectionate. Children show that they have built secure and trusting relationships with her. This helps to effectively support their emotional well-being. The childminder promotes healthy eating and lifestyles. Children enjoy fruit and nutritious snacks. They benefit from regular fresh air and outdoor play. This helps to support their physical development. Children are developing their independence. For example, they help with small tasks, such as putting the bowls out for snack. The childminder helps to build on children's growing social skills and self-awareness. Children enjoy attending local groups where they have greater opportunities to play and make friends with others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children thrive in the homely environment where they explore and investigate a wide range of resources that are freely available to them. They are happy and engaged for long periods of time in their play. This helps to develop their concentration and thinking skills. Children are gaining skills that enable them to become active learners and prepare them for the next stage in their learning and eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY489811 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 1018243 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 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Hadfield, Glossop. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder also provides care at weekends and overnight, by arrangement.

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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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