Childminder in Derbyshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 November 2017 9 March 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 children are very content and settled with the childminder. The childminder is calm, reflective and kind to the children and offers them good levels of emotional security.  The childminder is committed to providing a good-quality provision. She seeks the views of parents and children and evaluates the feedback. Consequently, she makes necessary changes around her home to support children's learning.  The childminder provides a stimulating and accessible learning environment. There is a good range of resources available that, overall, captures children's attention and covers all the areas of learning.  The childminder completes accurate assessments of children's development. She competently plans appropriate activities and experiences for all children to support the next stage in their learning. All children make good progress.  Children develop good communication and language skills. The childminder asks

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This provision is good

appropriate questions to encourage children's thinking about what they are doing and successfully extends their vocabulary and understanding.  The childminder supports children to be physically active and to lead a healthy lifestyle. Children have daily access to a well-resourced outdoor area and enjoy many different trips and activities in the local community and beyond.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Opportunities to undertake ongoing training and development are not always given full priority by the childminder, to help raise the quality of teaching and learning to an outstanding level.  The childminder does not involve all parents in assessments of their child's development, particularly when they first start.

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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

 build on the programme of training and professional development to raise the quality of teaching and learning to an outstanding level  involve parents more in assessments of their child's learning and development from the start, to help gain a wider understanding of their child's abilities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during a range of different activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder and assessed the childminder's knowledge and understanding of learning and development.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and persons living in the household.  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

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her responsibility to safeguard children and knows how to raise any concerns about their welfare. She uses her policies, procedures and risk assessments effectively to support her practice and help her to keep children safe, secure and happy. The childminder guides children's awareness of safety. For example, children eagerly recall how to hold knives and scissors safely. The childminder is working closely with other early years settings that children attend. She uses the information they provide when planning experiences to support children's learning through play. The childminder checks how well all children are developing to identify any children who might require extra help. Parents express high levels of satisfaction with the service provided. They comment that the childminder is attentive and caring towards their children. Parents describe how the childminder provides children with

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands that children learn through play and skilfully guides their learning. She interacts effectively with children and sensitively asks questions to extend their learning. Children delight in making their own pizza for lunch. They choose their own toppings and try new foods. The childminder helps children to develop a deep interest in books and storytelling in order to support their speaking and listening skills. She has a wide selection of interesting books that children enjoy looking at. Children's understanding is very well promoted. They show that they can follow instructions and are interested when the childminder explains different activities to them. The childminder models play effectively alongside children and she teaches them new skills to help them build on previous learning. Children use their imaginative skills well as they make cars and spaceships from boxes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a positive role model. For instance, she promotes children's confidence, independence and health awareness. Children wash their own hands with minimum support and sit together to enjoy healthy meals. Children behave well. They are aware of the childminder's boundaries and expectations. The childminder praises children frequently for their efforts and achievements, helping to motivate them to learn and build their sense of self-esteem. Children are encouraged to respect each other's views and they are supported to take turns in conversation. They enjoy independently accessing equipment and toys as they play.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are becoming confident learners. Older children are developing early mathematical skills, including recognising shapes and counting. Children make marks with paint on paper using their fingers and other implements. They are well prepared for their future learning and the eventual move on to nursery and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 207743 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 1089962 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 9 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1996. She lives in Swanwick, Derbyshire. The childminder operates all year round from 8am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for Christmas, bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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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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