Childminder in Derbyshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 November 2017 30 June 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 builds strong partnership with parents. She gathers valuable information from them about what their child likes and can do before they start attending. She makes sure information is regularly exchanged and keeps parents updated about their child's progress.  The childminder places a strong emphasis on helping children to settle into her care. She is very attentive to their individual needs and offers lots of reassurance to them.  The childminder provides a welcoming and stimulating environment for children to encourage them to play and explore. Children quickly learn to make independent choices in their play. For example, they decide to play inside or outside.  The childminder, her co-childminder and their assistants work well together. They effectively deploy themselves to ensure children are closely supervised and are supported well in their learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder does not extend and challenge the play and learning of the most able of children.  The childminder does not consistently make the best use of the views of parents and children about the service she provides, to enhance her process of self-evaluation.  The childminder does not always maintain an accurate overview of her assistants' practice to ensure consistency in children's 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

 enhance teaching to quickly and consistently identify when to adapt activities to challenge the most able children's abilities even further  evaluate and act on the views of parents and children, to drive continual improvement and help raise the quality of practice to an outstanding level  strengthen ways of overseeing the quality of assistants' practice and the impact of this on children's 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 held discussions with the childminder, her co-childminder, one of their assistants and the children during the inspection.  The inspector and the childminder jointly evaluated an activity together.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of those living and working on the premises and of the qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant have a secure knowledge and understanding of how to keep children safe. The childminder has completed child protection training and shares her knowledge with her assistant. They both have a clear understanding of the procedures they must follow should they have a concern about a child in their care. The monitoring of sleeping babies to ensure they remain safe is good. The childminder reflects on the service she provides. She talks to her assistants to identify areas for improvement. The childminder works well with other early settings that children also attend to ensure continuity of children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is experienced and well qualified. She has a good understanding of child development and how individual children learn through play. She ensures that there is a good balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities. The childminder uses her observations of children's play to make accurate assessments of where children are in their development. She listens to children's choices and builds on their interests. For example, children decide they want to play with play dough. The childminder provides the activity and supports children's communication and language development well. She asks children questions and encourages them to share what they know. Children extend their imagination and share their thoughts and ideas about what they want to make.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children benefit from regular opportunities to play outside. They enjoy the fresh air and exercise. Children develop their large-muscle skills. They confidently handle fresh vegetables and push wheelbarrows around the garden. Children develop their social skills well. They learn to play together and take turns. Children's behaviour is good. They are familiar with what is expected of them. The childminder and her assistant praise children for their achievements and help to raise their confidence and sense of self-esteem. Children have good opportunities to learn about their local community. They regularly visit the local library to choose a book and then take it home to share with their parents. Furthermore, children are involved in a variety of activities that helps them to learn about celebrations and events from different cultures.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children learn skills and gain attributes they need for the next stage in their learning and eventual move on to school. Children are motivated in their play and are confident and active learners. Babies independently explore toys and press buttons for cause and effect. Younger children enjoy story time and happily handle books. Older children develop their mathematical skills. They confidently name shapes, such as 'triangle' and 'heart'. They use tools to help them to develop their muscles, ready for early writing skills. Children develop good self-care skills, for instance, as they use the toilet and wash their hands independently. All children make good progress from their starting points.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY473338 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 1102958 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 6 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 21

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 30 June 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She works from a house in Ilkeston with another registered childminder and three assistants at varying times. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds early years professional status and one assistant holds a relevant qualification at level 2.

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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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