Childminder in North East Derbyshire

Childminder report 52 Chesterfield Road, Shirland, Alfreton, Derbyshire DE55 6BN

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Inspection date 18 September 2018 Previous inspection date 9 October 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The quality of teaching is good. The childminder has a thorough knowledge of the needs and interests of children in her care. She provides a wide range of exciting, age- appropriate activities to help all children make good progress from their starting points. n Children are safe and behave well. The childminder acts as a good role model to children to help them learn how to behave appropriately. She uses a range of strategies, such as praise and explanation, to teach children to respect others. n The childminder supports children's health and self-care effectively. Children enjoy healthy homemade meals and snacks and practice cleaning their teeth after eating. n Children enjoy the childminder's company in the homely and caring environment. They benefit from strong, trusting relationships with her. n Partnerships with parents are effective. The childminder shares information with parents that helps provide a consistent approach to meeting children's care needs and

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Individual children's learning is not always meticulously planned for. Information from observations is sometimes not used really effectively to identify specific next steps in children's learning. n On occasion, the childminder directs the children during activities and does not help them to lead their own learning.

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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

n make the most of what is known about individual children to plan precise next steps that enable them to make really rapid progress n provide more opportunities for children to direct and lead their own play.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the home used for childminding purposes. n The inspector looked at children's records, a sample of policies and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults in the household. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of child protection matters. She knows how to identify and respond to any concerns that she may have about children's welfare. The childminder has detailed policies and procedures in place and implements them well to help keep children safe from harm. She uses risk assessments effectively to identify and minimise potential hazards. The childminder engages in training to strengthen her teaching skills further. She meets with other childminders to share ideas and best practice. Recently this has enabled her to focus on preparing different resources for children to explore. The childminder evaluates her provision well to maintain high standards of care and education. She considers the views of parents and children to ensure that planned developments focus on improving outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plays alongside children and introduces new words to help extend their developing vocabulary. For example, she provides a narrative as children explore natural materials they collected on an autumn walk. The childminder frequently praises the children, which raises their confidence and encourages them to keep trying. The childminder has developed effective strategies to work in partnership with other settings children attend. She provides supports for parents with ideas about different ways they can continue their child's learning at home. The childminder understands how young children learn. She skilfully reshapes activities, in order to introduce all areas of learning. For example, during creative activities she introduces early mathematics, counting the leaves children have cut. Children concentrate and are eager to join in.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children to be independent, which helps equip them well for their future learning. Children confidently make choices about their play, which also supports their independence. The childminder successfully supports children's emotional and physical well-being. She treats children with kindness and sensitivity. The childminder teaches children how to stay safe. For instance, she talks to children about not carrying toys, so that they can walk down the stairs safely. The childminder is a good role model, demonstrating good manners, and she supports children to learn social skills, such as sharing. Children are learning about healthy lifestyles and have regular access to physical exercise in the garden or on outings in the local environment.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress from their individual starting points. Children socialise well and learn to value each other's differences. They show good levels of curiosity and are motivated as they explore the activities and toys on offer. Children enjoy exploring resources for water play to follow their own ideas. They develop a clear understanding of their own community, such as when discussing photographs of children and household members on the welcome board.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY320309 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10062499 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 9 October 2015

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The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Shirland, Derbyshire. The childminder operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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