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, her co-childminder and their assistants create a welcoming and calm environment for children. Warm and secure relationships develop between the children and the adults.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder keeps parents well informed of their child's learning and well-being. Information is exchanged regularly between them to support children's learning at home and in the setting.  The childminder supports children's communication and language development well. She gives children time to think and respond to the clear questions she asks.  The childminder motivates children to join in with activities. Children are actively encouraged to have a positive attitude to their learning. Children make good progress in their learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder does not quickly recognise when to adapt her teaching to support the learning of the youngest children.  Although the childminder makes contact with other early years settings that children also attend, the information exchanged does not consistently support continuity in children's learning.  The childminder does not always have 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

 adjust teaching where needed to take account of younger children's abilities so that all children achieve to the highest level in their learning and development  establish more effective partnership working with other settings that children attend, to support continuity in their learning and development  identify and target ways to oversee the quality of assistants' practice and its impact 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 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 has a good understanding of local safeguarding procedures and how to report concerns about a child's welfare. She ensures her assistants are familiar with recent safeguarding policies and procedures. For example, the childminder and her assistants have completed recent child protection training. The childminder has a positive attitude to self-reflection. For example, she actively seeks the views of parents and children to help her improve the service she provides. The childminder maintains required records effectively. She has effective policies and procedures to ensure that her provision runs smoothly and to underpin her practice and that of her co-childminder and assistants.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified and experienced. She uses her observations and assessments to plan activities that build on children's interests and support their learning well. For example, as children enjoy looking at photos, she engages well with older children to help them recall events involving their family members. Children quickly become deeply involved in the activity and talk about what they can remember. The childminder helps children to relate objects to songs that they sing, to support their creative and literacy skills. Children hold characters of the song when they sing their favourite nursery rhymes. The childminder extends their learning and helps the children to count during the nursery rhymes, building on their mathematical understanding.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are confident and show an interest in others. For example, they say 'goodbye' to children who are leaving and greet others as they arrive. They engage in play with others and are forming close relationships with one another. The childminder, her co-childminder and assistants provide children with clear and consistent messages. As a result, children are well behaved and are familiar with what is expected of them. The childminder teaches children about caring for their bodies and gives them opportunities to be active and benefit from fresh air every day. For example, children spend plenty of time outside and access toys to help develop their physical skills. Children regularly participate in local community activities. For example, they visit the allotment and learn about planting, growing and eating healthy food.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children develop key skills from a young age that prepare them well for moving on to nursery and school. They make good progress from their starting points. Children make independent choices in their play and are motivated to learn. For example, younger children explore a range of objects and materials, and learn to follow instructions, such as finding their own shoes. Older children ask questions and are inquisitive.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY473383 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 1102959 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, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 6 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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