Childminder in Derbyshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 June 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 a good knowledge of each child's level of development and how they learn. She provides activities that interest children and she helps them to make good progress from their starting points.  Healthy lifestyles are promoted as the childminder encourages children to eat a healthy diet and try different types of food. Children eat a variety of fruit at snack time, pour their own drinks and are developing good table manners.  The childminder supports children's language development very well. She engages children in lots of conversations, based on their interests, and asks well-placed questions to help challenge their thinking.  Daily conversations with parents help to provide continuity of care for children. Parents are complimentary about the childminder and the service that she provides.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully consider ways to support children to form strong relationships with their peers and further develop their social interaction skills.  The childminder does not consistently make the most of her good partnerships with parents to maximise their engagement in their child's learning at the setting and at home.

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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

 give children more encouragement to help them form strong relationships with other children and find ways to further support them to develop their social interaction skills  strengthen the strategies used to engage parents in their child's learning in the setting and at home.

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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 completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder places a high priority on ensuring that she has the most up-to-date knowledge of all safeguarding issues and can quickly address any concerns. She reviews the quality of her provision and identifies ways to refine her practice. For instance, she keeps up to date with general early years issues and accesses relevant training online. The childminder makes regular observations of children's learning. Overall, she assesses their development well and highlights what they need to learn next.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy learning and make good progress in their development. The childminder follows the children's lead, listening carefully to their ideas and supporting children's play preferences, such as drawing pictures and colouring shapes. Carefully formed questions are effectively used to elicit interesting answers from the children. Consequently, the drawing activity evolves into a conversation about past events, family members and the pets that children have at home. Children enjoy playing outdoors in the tent, tunnel and playhouse. They act out role-play scenarios and pretend to make lunch and cups of tea. The childminder ensures that children have access to natural and sensory materials every day. For example, children enjoy tactile experiences, such as investigating flour and water.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and confident in the childminder's care and have formed a strong emotional attachment to her. They move freely around the childminder's home and enjoy playing with the resources available, gaining confidence and independence. The childminder supports children in understanding about a safe and healthy lifestyle. She is attentive to children and teaches them effectively how to keep themselves and others safe. Children are supported well to develop an awareness of their own toileting needs. The childminder encourages them to wash their hands at appropriate times during the day and after messy activities. The childminder sets a good example and gives clear messages to encourage children to develop positive attitudes and good behaviour.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are enthusiastic learners, who explore the environment with confidence and make choices in their play. They learn to listen, follow simple instructions and manage simple tasks for themselves to support aspects of their independence. Children enjoy listening to and joining in with counting and matching during their daily routine and play. They start to recognise numbers, shapes and colours. Children concentrate well during activities and demonstrate a positive attitude towards learning. All children are motivated to learn and acquire skills that prepare them well for the next stage in their learning, such as pre- school or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY501052 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 1053860 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 7 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 Long Eaton, Derbyshire. She operates from Monday to Friday, 7am to 6pm, all year round except for bank holidays, family holidays and a week over the Christmas period. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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Telephone number

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