Childminder in Derbyshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 May 2018 3 December 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 is well organised with a professional approach to her work. She has a good understanding of the early years foundation stage. She completes regular training and online courses to keep her knowledge up to date.  Children thoroughly enjoy their time at the childminder's house. The wide range of freshly prepared meals and snacks prepared by the childminder is one of their daily highlights. Children also state that they enjoy playing with their friends while at the childminder's house.  The childminder makes regular assessments of children's development and monitors their progress carefully. She shares these with parents via an electronic diary. Parents enjoy being able to view these assessments and photos regularly.  Children enjoy a wide range of activities which the childminder thoughtfully plans for them. She takes children to a variety of toddler groups and local parks. This helps to

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This provision is good

support children's social and emotional development, preparing them well for school.  Parents are extremely complimentary of the childminder. They comment that children are safe, well looked after and happy in the childminder's care. Parents are particularly happy with the arrangements for taking children to, and collecting them from the local school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not identify children's next steps in learning precisely enough to provide maximum levels of challenge that promote their rapid progress.

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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

 use assessments of children's learning more effectively to identify precise and clear next steps that support their development even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector considered the views of parents through the written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and knows who to contact if she is concerned about the welfare of a child. The childminder supervises children carefully. For example, she ensures that younger children hold her hand or hold onto the pushchair when walking to and from school. There are detailed risk assessments in place to ensure that her home is safe and suitable for children. The childminder evaluates her practice. She regularly asks for feedback from parents and children and takes this on board in order to develop and improve the service she offers. The childminder has built excellent partnerships with the parents and families that she works with. She shares regular information with parents about children's development and progress. Parents comment that they could not wish for a better childminder.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children she cares for well and plans activities which she knows they will enjoy. She is well qualified and uses her teaching skills effectively. Children enjoy exploring a range of musical instruments. They shake maracas and bang on drums. The childminder sings a range of well-known nursery rhymes while children play the instruments and jig along to the music. The childminder has a natural and intuitive manner with children. She sits alongside them as they play and gives them lots of praise and encouragement. This supports children to be confident and explore the environment around them. Children enjoy a variety of trips into the local community with the childminder. They regularly visit the local library and enjoy reading books and listening to stories together.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are confident and self-assured. The childminder works hard to help children settle in quickly and they establish strong bonds with her. Children often choose to play outside in the covered play area. They enjoy plenty of fresh air and exercise on the daily walk to school and back. The childminder supports children to lead a healthy lifestyle. Children are provided with healthy and nutritious meals and snacks. Children are well behaved. The childminder has high expectations and is a good role model for children. She ensures that children understand the rules and boundaries that she sets for them in an age-appropriate way.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points in learning. They develop excellent physical skills, squatting to play with their toys and standing up again in one easy movement. They are beginning to communicate confidently and have recently learnt to say a range of animal noises, such as 'woof' and 'moo'. Children are well prepared for their future learning, such as school and pre-school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY367363 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 1104727 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 3 December 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Smalley, Ilkeston, Derbyshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for the week between Christmas and New Year, bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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