Childminder 207670

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 November 2017 17 February 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 well-qualified childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She carefully observes and monitors children's development and makes good use of her assessments to promptly identify and address any gaps in children's learning.  The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment where children settle quickly and are happy to play. Children access a wide range of good-quality resources which are appropriate to their age and stage of development.  The childminder has realistic expectations of children's behaviour and she sets age- appropriate rules and boundaries. Children respond positively to these and they behave well.  The childminder works closely with parents. They share information daily, which helps to support children's well-being, learning and development. Parents are happy with the care that the childminder provides.  The childminder takes positive steps to evaluate her practice and to make

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This provision is good

improvements. She works effectively in partnership with her co-childminders.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always provide challenge or extension during children's play to ensure that they make the best possible progress.  The childminder does not consistently give children opportunities to find ways to solve problems for themselves.

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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 ensure children are offered additional challenge in their experiences to accelerate their progress even further  provide more opportunities for children to solve problems for themselves.

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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 had a tour of the areas of the home used for childminding purposes.  The inspector looked at children's records, a sample of policies and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults in the household.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She understands the procedures to follow should she have concerns about the welfare of a child in her care. The childminder has detailed policies and procedures in place to help keep children safe from harm. She effectively uses risk assessments to identify and minimise potential hazards in her home, garden and while on outings. The childminder continues her own professional development, such as through completing mandatory training which she uses to help her ensure that children are kept safe. She supervises her assistant and makes sure that he also completes required training, such as safeguarding and paediatric first aid.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts effectively with children. She offers a wide range of enjoyable activities to motivate children to explore and learn. Children have plenty of opportunities to investigate and be active outdoors. The play opportunities provided stimulate the children's senses and motivate them to learn. Children enthusiastically scoop and pour sand into different-sized containers with the childminder's help. They are delighted when they manage to make a sandcastle. The childminder supports the development of children's communication and language skills well. She provides a running commentary and introduces new words as children play. Children show good listening and attention skills. The childminder models how to count and uses numbers during children's play, helping to promote the development of their early mathematical skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children to develop their independence, which helps to equip them well for their future learning. Children confidently make choices about their play, which also supports their independence. The childminder offers consistent praise and encouragement to children, which helps to support their confidence and sense of self- esteem. The childminder is a good role model, demonstrating good manners and supporting children to learn social skills, such as sharing. Children are learning about healthy lifestyles and have regular opportunities for physical exercise, in the garden or on outings in the local environment. The childminder helps children learn how to keep themselves safe through positive care practices, daily routines and activities.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning. They achieve well and reach the typical levels of development for their age range. Children show excitement and take pleasure in their learning. They are confident, independent and gain key skills needed for the next stage in their learning. Children develop good social skills as they play together.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 207670 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 1089958 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 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 17 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1994 and lives in Somercotes, Derbyshire. She regularly works with two other registered childminders and, occasionally, an assistant. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday 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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