Childminder in Derbyshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 November 2017 25 April 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 and her assistants have a good understanding of how children learn. They carefully observe and monitor children's development and make good use of their assessments to promptly identify and address any gaps in children's learning.  Children are kind, considerate, thoughtful and caring. They consistently use good manners and behave very well. Children settle quickly and form strong bonds with their peers and with the childminder and her assistants, who are good role models.  Children are eager to join in with activities and approach their play with enthusiasm. They enjoy making independent choices. The childminder and her assistants successfully follow children's lead when joining in with their play.  The childminder and her assistants establish very good partnerships with parents and other settings that children attend. Information about children's learning and well-being is shared daily. Parents are invited to attend stay-and-play sessions at the childminder's

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This provision is good

home and the childminder helps parents to extend their child's learning at home.  The childminder places a high importance on undertaking regular risk assessments of her home and while on outings. She helps children to learn to manage their own risks in a safe way.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Support for the assistants' professional development is not yet fully effective to raise the quality of their practice and skills to the highest possible level.  At times, the childminder and her assistants do not extend children's thinking skills, to further develop their problem-solving abilities.

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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

 strengthen the monitoring of the assistants' practice and focus professional development on helping to raise the quality of their practice and knowledge to an outstanding level  explore ways to extend children's ability to think more critically and solve problems, to help strengthen their learning.

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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 had a tour of the areas of the home used for childminding purposes.  The inspector looked at children's records, a sample of policies and evidence of the suitability of the childminder, her assistants and other adults in the household.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder, her assistants and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of the possible indicators of abuse. She understands the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about the welfare of a child in her care. The childminder has detailed policies and procedures that underpin her practice and to help keep children safe from harm. She follows individually tailored care plans to help her meet children's specific dietary or medical needs effectively and to minimise any potential risks to their health. The childminder considers the views of parents and children when making changes to her practice, to help raise outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistants plan activities that stimulate and motivate children. Children take delight in exploring and investigating a good range of tools, equipment and resources as they create rockets. They develop their imagination as they pretend to fly their rockets, talking about the features they have designed. The childminder and her assistants give children lots of opportunities to choose what to do. The childminder completes the progress check for children aged between two and three years, and provides parents with a copy for their child's health visitor. She skilfully reshapes activities to introduce other areas of learning. For example, as children race toy cars, she introduces early mathematics, counting the cars and adding one more or taking one away. Information regarding children's progress is effectively shared with other settings that children attend to ensure continuity in their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistants effectively foster children's emotional and physical well-being. Children enjoy relationships that are warm and supportive, gaining self- confidence as they grow and develop. Children benefit from regular outdoor play and take part in events within the local community. For example, young children visit a music group where they begin to develop relationships with their peers. Children learn about healthy lifestyles. They enjoy healthy, home-cooked meals and understand the importance of washing their hands. For example, children are reminded to wash their hands after handling leaves, twigs and berries in the garden. The childminder helps children learn how to keep themselves safe through daily routines and activities.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children of all ages develop good levels of independence. For example, they freely access the available resources, indoors and in the garden, and consistently follow their own interests. All children are making good progress from their individual starting points. They develop good relationships with their peers, and learn to value and respect the feelings and opinions of others. Children are confident and inquisitive learners who are eager to join in. They are developing the skills required for the next stage in their development and eventual move on to school. Outcomes for children are good.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY470153 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 1102827 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 25 April 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Church Gresley, Derbyshire. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with two childminding assistants.

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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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