Childminder 207943

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 December 2017 1 September 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 reflects on her practice and evaluates her provision. This supports her to build on her strengths and identify areas for improvement. She has addressed the recommendations raised at her previous inspection and developed ways of helping children to solve problems.  Children are happy. The childminder has a reassuring approach and supports children effectively to help them settle. She has a warm and caring nature and praises children's efforts to help boost their self-esteem and support their emotional well-being.  The childminder works well in partnership with parents. She informs parents about the progress their children make. She has established successful communication systems to enable parents to be actively involved in their children's learning.  All children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder regularly monitors children's achievements. She identifies gaps in children's learning quickly and

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This provision is good

uses the information she gains to plan for their ongoing development.  The childminder is a good role model. She encourages children to make positive choices and helps children to learn about acceptable behaviour. Children behave well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder asks children questions, occasionally, she does not give them enough time to think about their responses to the questions before she asks another or provides the answer.

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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 opportunities for children to think about their responses to questions, to help extend their learning to a higher level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the impact of teaching on children's learning. She spoke to the children and the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector discussed the children's progress with the childminder and how she assesses their learning.  The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents by reading comments provided in their written feedback.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder, including of her qualifications. She discussed self-evaluation and the safeguarding policy and procedure with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a thorough understanding of the possible signs of child abuse and the procedures to follow if she is concerned about a child's welfare. She carries out comprehensive risk assessments that help her to provide a safe environment. The childminder is proactive in extending her professional knowledge and skills to continually develop her good practice. For example, she completes regular training, such as safeguarding, reads childcare articles and shares ideas with other childminders. The childminder has established strong and effective partnerships with professionals and other setting that children attend. This helps children's continuity of care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is experienced and understands that children learn through play. She has a calm approach to her teaching and is enthusiastic. She provides a wide selection of exciting activities to effectively promote children's learning. For example, children thoroughly enjoy making clay pots. They use their small-muscle skills well. They pick up small items and express their creativity and problem-solving skills effectively. Overall, the childminder fosters communication and language skills well. She uses lots of ongoing interaction with the children and provides and them with a running commentary of what they are doing. She introduces new vocabulary to the children, such as 'hibernation', when talking to them about the tortoise being asleep now it is winter.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder meets children's individual needs well. Children become independent and learn to manage their own personal needs. They demonstrate that they are comfortable in their surrounding as they select the toys they wish to play with. The childminder helps children to develop social skills, through activities, such as taking them to a variety of activity groups and various places in the community. She encourages children to learn about healthy lifestyles and safety. For instance, she provides them healthy food, promotes good hygiene procedures and opportunities for outdoor play. For example, they enjoy trips to the park, walks in the woods and playing in the garden, which helps them to develop positive attitudes towards exercise and to learn to take risks.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are well prepared for their eventual move to school and are gaining skills for future learning. They listen, concentrate and have a positive attitude to learning. They become engaged in activities for extended periods of time and are willing to try new ideas. Children develop good mathematical and literacy skills. They learn to enjoy books, write their name, talk about their experiences and to count and recognise numbers.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 207943 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 1103146 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 1 September 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2000 and lives in Belper. The childminding provision operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for the week between Christmas and New Year, bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder receives funding to provide free early years education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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