Childminder in Derbyshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 November 2017 22 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

 The childminder has effective systems for assessing children's ongoing progress. She successfully uses information from her observations to extend children's experiences and to promote what they need to learn next. Children make good progress from their starting points. They are being well prepared for their move on to nursery or school.  Children behave well. The childminder is a good role model. She uses a calm approach to manage children's behaviour and supports them to learn the difference between right and wrong.  The childminder has established strong links with the local nursery and school. She has effective systems to exchange information about children's care and learning, to ensure consistency between all involved.  The childminder makes good use of local groups to help develop children's social skills. Children have enjoyable opportunities to learn about their own traditions and those of

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children are not consistently able to think for themselves as the childminder is sometimes overly directive during their play.  Although the childminder evaluates the service she provides, she has not found successful ways to seek the views of parents and children to help enhance her practice even further.

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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

 enhance opportunities for children to complete more activities independently  explore ways to gather the views of parents and children more effectively and use these to enhance the ongoing improvements to the service provided.

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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 took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of how to identify and report any concerns she may have about children's welfare. She carries out regular risk assessments to minimise hazards and help to keep children safe. The childminder attends a variety of professional development opportunities to keep herself up to date with current practice and child protection guidance. The childminder closely monitors children's learning and development. She quickly identifies any gaps in learning and matches activities to each child's needs effectively.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gathers information from parents about what children can do when they first start at her setting. She uses this to plan challenging activities that capture children's interest and help to motivate them to learn. This helps her to promote children's learning and development. Children develop their small-muscle skills in preparation for early writing. They enjoy manipulating dough and using a variety of different tools. The childminder helps children to develop good communication and language skills. She uses a running commentary to describe what children are doing and introduces new words that help to extend their vocabulary. Children talk eagerly when acting out a story about bears. Parents receive verbal and written feedback about their children's activities and progress. They are encouraged to share details from home to create consistency of care. Parents comment on how happy children are and how much they benefit from the wide range of

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder's friendly approach helps children to develop high levels of self-esteem. Children enjoy the positive interaction and form close relationships with the childminder and each other. Children are developing an understanding of risk and how to keep themselves safe. For instance, they learn about how to 'drop and roll' if there is a fire. Children take part in regular outings and community activities that extend their physical development. The childminder provides children with a good selection of nutritious meals, encourages them to try new foods and supports their understanding of a healthy diet.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are developing good literacy skills. They show interest and excitement as they listen attentively to familiar stories. Children actively engage in activities and sustain their concentration. Children make good progress in their mathematical development. They enjoy counting and measuring train tracks. Children are motivated and happy. They learn to manage their self-care needs competently. Children are developing the skills and attitudes to learning they need in readiness for their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY311509 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 1104381 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 22 October 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Chesterfield. The childminder 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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