Childminder in Derbyshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 November 2017 Not applicable

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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 committed to continually monitoring and evaluating her provision. She seeks the views of parents to help inform her self-evaluation and plan for ongoing improvement, to the benefit of children.  Children develop strong positive attachments with the childminder. They are happy and settled in the childminder's care and learn how to keep themselves safe and secure.  The childminder has formed strong partnerships with parents. She shares information effectively on a daily basis to keep them involved in their children's care and learning.  Children make good progress in all areas of their development. The childminder completes accurate observations and assessments of children's learning. She identifies where they are at in their development and closes any gaps in their learning quickly.  The childminder has clear expectations and is a good role model for behaviour. Children are polite, helpful, well behaved and show consideration for others.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder does not give children enough time to respond to her questions and suggestions to help them to develop their thinking skills.  Although the childminder has attended training, such as paediatric first aid and child protection, she does not consistently plan a precise programme of professional development to improve the quality of her teaching 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

 provide more time and opportunities for children to respond to questions and suggestions, to help strengthen their thinking skills as effectively as possible  extend the plan for professional development to increase knowledge and skills further, to focus more precisely on improving teaching skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on the children's learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. She discussed the assessment procedures and how the children were progressing in all areas of learning.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents from parental testimonials.  The inspector discussed the childminder's procedures to safeguard children and her process for reflecting on her practice. She looked at evidence of the suitability of adults living or working on the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of child protection issues. She has a good awareness of the signs and symptoms that may raise concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder is clear about what she should do if she has any concerns about a child in her care. She completes thorough risk assessments to help minimise hazards and teach children how to keep themselves safe. The childminder has a clear understanding of her role in supporting children's learning. She tracks children's progress effectively and tailors learning experiences that take into account their individual interests. The childminder shares information well with other settings children attend to help provide continuity of care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well. She uses the information she gathers from observations to provide children with a good variety of challenging experiences to support what they need to learn next. The childminder interacts with the children in positive ways and encourages them to become involved in their play. For example, children become absorbed using their hands and tools to create models with dough. The childminder uses this activity well and encourages the children in their mathematical understanding. They count, compare sizes and talk about the different shapes they are making. She encourages children to say the sounds that letters represent, such as, 's for snake’, and to write their names, helping to promote early literacy skills effectively. Older children play imaginatively with the toys. For example, they take teddy for a ride in the helicopter.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides children with a well-organised and stimulating learning environment. Children confidently make choices about their play and are well motivated to learn. The childminder implements care routines effectively and places a strong emphasis on teaching children about the importance of healthy lifestyles. For example, the childminder provides healthy snacks and meals. She ensures children have exercise daily and encourages them to adopt good hygiene procedures. Children attend local playgroups with the childminder. This helps them to develop their social skills and they learn to mix with larger groups of children. The childminder shows children how to keep themselves safe.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain skills which prepare them well for their next stage in learning and the eventual move on to school. They have a positive attitude to learning. Children concentrate, listen and persevere until they complete tasks to their own satisfaction. They are sociable, confident and are growing in their independence. Children learn to share toys fairly and to take turns with resources..

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY493545 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 1031963 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015. She operates her childminding service all year round, from 6.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for the week between Christmas and New Year and family holidays. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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