Childminder in Derbyshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 April 2018 Not applicable

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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 has attended a wide range of training. She actively seeks out sources of professional support. The impact of training and continual reflection on her work with children has a positive effect on the quality of her teaching.  Children have access to a wide range of exciting activities and learning experiences. They are motivated and interested to learn, and develop a variety of skills they will need for the future as the childminder plays alongside them.  The childminder has high expectations of children and is enthusiastic in her approach towards her work. She uses her observations well to assess children's achievements and to plan for their future learning.  Children develop close relationships with the childminder and learn to make friends with each other. The childminder creates many opportunities for meaningful interactions that help to reinforce children's sense of belonging and help them to become confident

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is not always successful in encouraging parents and other providers to share information about children's learning and development. Therefore, she does not always have a complete picture of children's abilities from which to plan.  Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities to extend children's problem-solving skills.

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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

 expand on the information that is gathered from parents and other settings where children attend when they first start and throughout the placement, to help to plan for individual children's future learning  increase opportunities for children to follow their own ideas and provide even more opportunities for children to work things out for themselves.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed children's learning with the childminder, following the observation of an activity.  The inspector viewed all areas of the home used for childminding and observed activities. She spoke with children at appropriate times while they played.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, such as children's records, and discussed self-evaluation with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and of the suitability of adults living on the premises.  The inspector took account of the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder works closely with other local childminders. They reflect well together on their work with children and share good practice to make continual improvements to their provision. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is alert to signs that indicate that children may be at risk of abuse and knows how to respond appropriately. The childminder fully understands that her policies and procedures help to underpin her work with children. She ensures that she shares all required information and gains permissions from parents to promote individual children's health and safety.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder tracks children's achievements in their learning and periodically summarises the information to ensure that she has a good overview of their individual needs. Children make good levels of progress from their starting points. The childminder understands the importance of identifying when intervention is required in children's learning and accesses additional support, as necessary. The childminder considers children's learning needs and interests when she plans activities and experiences. She is skilled in involving all children in activities effectively. For example, younger children enjoy the sensory exploration of forming shapes with play dough and build towers. Older children create shapes that are more intricate and match them with props that the childminder provides for them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to negotiate with others about what they are going to play with. She speaks tenderly to children and offers additional equipment. This helps children to adapt their behaviour, so that they can begin to play cooperatively together. Children happily join in with tidying up before moving on to the next activity, which helps them to develop a good understanding of changes in routine and how to keep themselves safe. Children get fresh air and exercise while developing their physical skills. They attend local parks and the childminder takes them on a wide range of trips and outings.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children confidently and actively play, learn and explore in the childminder's company. This motivates children's interests and helps them to gain an understanding of how to play purposefully. They are developing the skills and knowledge they will need when they move on to nursery or school. Children are confident to ask for help when needed and demonstrate a can-do attitude to learning. Children develop good early literacy skills. They make marks with pens and know the initial letter in their name. Children recall colour names and find different ways for doing things as they make bubble paintings. As children play with dough, they learn new words and concepts about three-dimensional shapes, positions and quantities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY499130 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 1042435 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Chesterfield. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, 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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Telephone number

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