Hubbard, Dawn

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 November 2017 21 April 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 is a calm, gentle role model. Children behave well, have good manners, share and take turns. They learn to value their own and others' contributions and gain a positive awareness of people's differences.  Children have access to a good range of activities and experiences. They are motivated and interested in learning and develop a variety of skills as the childminder plays alongside them.  Children demonstrate a keen interest in books. They listen attentively to familiar stories and are keen to revisit them. Young children confidently join in and are eager to lift the flaps in the books and find out what happens next. This helps to promote children's literacy skills.  Parents are very happy with the care and learning experiences that the childminder provides. They welcome regular updates about their child's progress and contribute to ongoing assessments of their learning. The childminder provides packs for parents to

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This provision is good

use to support children's learning at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not gain extensive information from parents on all areas of children's development before they start, to plan more accurately for their individual learning straight away.  The childminder does not share detailed information with other provisions that children attend, to support an even more joined-up approach to their care and learning.

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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

 increase the information sought from parents on children's developmental starting points, to plan more accurately for their learning as soon as they start attending  strengthen partnerships with other provisions that children attend, to further support the continuity in their learning and care.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, 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 and children through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her responsibility to keep children safe from harm. She knows what to do if she is concerned about a child's welfare. All necessary steps are taken to keep children safe. Risk assessments for the premises are used to ensure that the environment is safe for children to learn and explore. The childminder continues with her own professional development. For example, she attends training courses and uses the information gained from these to help enhance the educational programmes she provides. The childminder has established positive relationships with teachers at the local schools. She seeks the views of parents and children, and responds positively to their suggestions to improve her practice. This helps to enhance the outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a very good knowledge of children's current abilities and learning preferences. She plans a good balance of adult-led activities alongside plenty of opportunities for children to lead their own learning. The childminder implements effective procedures for assessing and evaluating children's progress. This helps her to identify and address any gaps in their learning. Children use their imagination well. For example, they play with the small-world castle and talk to themselves as they take on the roles of the various play figures. They enjoy investigating a push-button toy, learning that when they press or turn the buttons, the toy plays music. Children practise their ball skills as they play outside with the childminder.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children benefit from a homely and stimulating learning environment. The childminder takes the time to get to know children and their families. She exchanges information with parents on a daily basis. This helps to ensure that children's individual routines and care needs are understood and met effectively. Children benefit from fresh air and exercise during outings in the local area. For example, they attend dance sessions that help encourage children to develop a healthy and active lifestyle. The childminder encourages children to manage their own personal care needs and take responsibility for their belongings. Children respond well and show increasing levels of independence. They learn to show respect for each other's differing backgrounds. Children learn more about the world around them on visits to the local library and other places in the community.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress in their learning and development. They engage well in chosen activities and demonstrate good concentration skills. For example, children persevere as they play with the play dough. Children are polite to visitors and talk to them confidently and with ease. They gain skills and attitudes needed for the next stage in their learning and are well prepared for the move on to pre-school or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY395016 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 1093927 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 21 April 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Heanor, Derbyshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Tuesday 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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