Childminder in Derbyshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 October 2017 17 November 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 have warm bonds with the childminder. She is a positive role model and manages children's behaviour effectively. This has a positive impact on children's emotional well-being. Children demonstrate that they feel safe in her care and are emotionally secure.  The childminder consistently monitors children's development and knows them well. She plans interesting and challenging experiences and offers good-quality resources. Children are eager to play, have fun and make good progress in their learning.  Children develop good language and communication skills. The childminder speaks to children all the time. With younger children, she points to the things she is talking about, to develop their understanding and help them to make links in their learning.  The childminder encourages children to be curious. For example, she creates a sense of surprise for younger children as they play with cause-and-effect toys that motivate

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This provision is good

them to learn.  The childminder exchanges information with parents regularly and encourages parents to contribute to their children's learning and development at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not find out as much as she can from parents about what their children already know and can do, before they start, to enable her to plan precisely and build on their learning right from the start.  The childminder does not seek and include the views of children and parents in the evaluation of the setting.

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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

 gather more detailed information about the skills and abilities children already have when they first start, and use this information to quickly plan for each child's learning  seek and include the views of children and parents more regularly to inform the self- evaluation of the setting.

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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 observed and discussed an activity with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.  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 viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her responsibility to protect children from harm. She knows how to recognise and report any concerns about a child's welfare. Risk assessments are completed for all aspects of the childminder's home and for outings, helping to keep children safe. Children are well supervised. In addition to this, the childminder supports children to develop a good understanding of personal safety. For example, she teaches them about road safety during their walks to and from school. The childminder keeps her knowledge regularly updated to assist her in continually improving her practice and outcomes for children. She works closely with other early years settings that children attend. She uses the information they provide to help her plan experiences to support continuity in children's learning, through their play.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified and experienced. Children show curiosity, enthusiasm and thoroughly enjoy the interesting activities she offers. The childminder provides clear demonstrations and instructions and uses skilful questioning to help children learn. She monitors children's progress well overall. The childminder observes children as they play and assesses their learning. She uses her knowledge of what children can do, to plan the next steps in their learning and development. She provides plenty of opportunities for younger children to handle a variety of textures and materials. Children enjoy playing with different spoons and banging on tins to make different sounds. They have fun putting things inside the tins and shaking them to hear the sounds they make.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Settling-in sessions are flexible and used well by the childminder to get to know children and their families. Young children settle to sleep quickly as the childminder follows their usual routines so they feel comfortable. Children are developing good social skills and the confidence to do things for themselves. For example, they learn to feed themselves. Children eat a range of healthy, nutritious meals and snacks, freshly prepared each day by the childminder. Children benefit from good opportunities to develop and maintain a healthy lifestyle. The childminder plans daily outdoor activities that include visits to local parks and community groups. She supports their physical development well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and outgoing individuals. They are developing independence. They select and use a range of toys and resources independently. Children are motivated and eager to explore and learn new things. They are gaining the skills needed for future learning and for starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 207395 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 1103138 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 17 November 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1991. She lives on the outskirts of Chesterfield. The childminder operates all year round from 7am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a relevant 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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Telephone number

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