Childminder 207582

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 November 2017 3 June 2015

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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 models language, sustains children's interest and promotes their speaking and listening skills. She is skilled in talking to children about what they are doing and introduces new words and phrases to extend their learning.  Children's good health is promoted effectively. They enjoy lots of outdoor play and fresh air. Children are able to take developmentally appropriate risks in the safe, exciting environment provided for them.  The childminder places a strong focus on guiding children's developing self-care skills. They listen carefully to the childminder's descriptions and instructions that help them to independently put on and take off their outdoor clothes, pour drinks and help prepare meals and snacks.  The childminder successfully engages parents in her practice. Her effective communication methods allow parents to contribute to initial assessments, share important information and be involved in regular checks on their children's progress.

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This provision is good

 The childminder works very closely with other local childminders. They reflect knowledgeably together on their work with children and share good practice to help them make continual improvements to their provision.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always use what she knows about individual children's learning needs to focus precisely on ways to help them achieve at the very highest levels.

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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

 focus more precisely on what individual children need to know and learn next, to sharply target specific areas of development and help children to make the best possible progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed children's learning with the childminder following the observation of an activity.  The inspector viewed all areas used for childminding and observed activities. She spoke to children at appropriate times while they played.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, such as children's records, and discussed self-evaluation with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and the suitability of adults living and working on the premises.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder clearly understands her responsibilities with regards to child protection. She is familiar with local safeguarding procedures and alert to the signs that may indicate concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder has a good professional relationship with other local settings that children attend to promote continuity in children's learning. For example, they regularly share observations of children to obtain a wider understanding of children's individual needs. The childminder seeks the opinions of parents and older children when she reviews her practice and uses this to reflect on ways to make continual improvements to her work. Parents are happy with the numerous and varied methods of communication that the childminder uses to share information with them.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes observations of children as they play. She has developed an effective system to identify children's achievements in their learning and development. The childminder has a good overview of what children can already do and generally identifies what they need to learn next. Children enjoy taking part in a creative activity. The childminder demonstrates tearing and rolling tissue paper into a ball. She helps children to keep on trying as she offers praise and encouragement for their achievements. Children listen well and follow instructions. They are given lots of time to think and answer, asking questions as they select resources and explore further.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model and promotes the use of good manners. Children play cooperatively and learn to share and take turns. For example, the childminder speaks tenderly to children when they want to play with the same toy. She helps children to manage their feelings and find additional resources to play with. The childminder promotes children's developing physical skills. For example, she gives clear instructions so that children keep on trying to move themselves when they play on a swing, and learn to operate equipment by moving levers. As children play, they learn about keeping themselves safe and about how to use equipment. For example, the childminder helps children to work out where best to sit on a see-saw when they are joined by a friend or when they use it alone.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children independently explore and confidently ask for help when they need it. Children make marks with glue and, as they explore further, they learn mathematical language, such as shape names and words about position. Children count, compare quantities and begin to create pictures with a range of objects. Children keep on trying and are motivated to learn. All children are well supported to make good progress from their starting points. They are developing the skills and knowledge they will need to be ready to move on to nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 207582 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 1089956 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1998 and lives in Swanwick, Derbyshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Wednesday, 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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