Childminder in Derbyshire

Inspection date 9 October 2018 Previous inspection date 10 November 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 childminder welcomes children warmly into her home. Children show that they are settled and happy in her care. They form strong bonds with the childminder and her family. n The childminder has strong partnerships with parents. She and parents regularly exchange daily information about children's experiences and care routines. This helps to support continuity in children's care and learning. n Children make good progress in their learning. The childminder gathers information about children's starting points from parents. She completes regular observations and assessments of each child and uses the information to identify any gaps in children's development. n The childminder is committed to improving her provision. She regularly reviews her practice, involving parents and children in the process. She identifies any changes she wishes to make to benefit all children effectively.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Sometimes, the childminder misses opportunities to encourage children to do things for themselves to enhance their emerging independence. n At times, children are unable to select toys for themselves, to help them follow their own curiosity.

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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 extend opportunities to encourage and support children's emerging independence and ability to do things for themselves n provide more opportunities for children to make choices and follow their own curiosity.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the childminder's home and garden. She spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. She observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector jointly observed an activity with the childminder. She discussed children's learning and development. She looked at children's learning records and discussed the progress they make. n The inspector took account of the views of parents, by reading comments on messages given to the childminder. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members. She discussed the childminder's safeguarding procedures and viewed documentation, such as policies and procedures. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about how she evaluates her service and plans for future improvements.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the wider issues of safeguarding to help keep children safe. She knows the procedures to follow to report any concerns about a child in her care. The childminder understands the importance of continuous professional development. She has recently attended training which has helped to extend her knowledge of assessing children's development. She regularly meets with other childminders and they share good practice to assist in improving her provision. The childminder works effectively with other professionals and shares information about children's learning with staff at other settings that they attend.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified and understands that children learn through play. She interacts with children purposefully during their play, offering challenge and clear support. She joins in well, explaining and demonstrating what to do. She fosters children's communication and language skills well. She provides a running commentary and introduces new words, such as 'squeeze' and 'sprinkle', as the children play with the cornflour. This helps to increase their vocabulary and speaking skills. The childminder uses this opportunity well and helps to develop younger children's sensory experiences as they explore the texture of the cornflour. They make marks using their fingers and pat their hands in the mixture, clearly demonstrating they are enjoying their play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides children with consistent praise, support and encouragement. She is a good role model who helps children to learn about boundaries and acceptable behaviour. Children behave well. The childminder promotes a healthy lifestyle. Children follow good hygiene procedures and eat healthy food options. Children have plenty of opportunities to be active. They learn about the concept of rhythm as they sing and move along to familiar songs and visit play parks to enjoy more physical challenges. The childminder ensures she keeps children safe during outings, such as by offering close supervision and teaching them road safety.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children show pleasure in their learning and are well motivated. They are becoming confident and have a positive attitude to learning new things. Children are learning skills for their future learning and eventual move to school. They concentrate and listen to stories and become very excited as they turn the pages of the book with the childminder.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY431860 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10068140 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 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection 10 November 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Swadlincote, Derbyshire. The childminding provision operates Monday to Friday from 7am until 7pm all year round, except for Christmas week, bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder offers funding for free early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 4.

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Registers

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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