Childminder in Derbyshire

Inspection date 17 October 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 skilfully adapts her good teaching practice to support children in all areas of their development. Children thrive from her purposeful interaction. n The childminder makes very good use of her observations and assessments of children's progress. She quickly identifies gaps in their learning and takes swift action to close them. As a result, children make good progress from their starting points. n Partnerships with parents are well established. The childminder makes sure information is regularly exchanged between herself and the parents. She keeps them regularly updated about their child's progress. n The childminder places a strong emphasis on helping children settle into her care. She is very attentive to their individual needs and offers lots of reassurance to them. Children who require extra help are supported effectively by the childminder. n The childminder supervises children closely. She completes effective risk assessments

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The provision is good

of her home, garden and for outings to make sure children are safe.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder has not established effective ways to share and exchange information with other early years settings where children also attend. n The childminder does not make the best use of the views of parents and children about the service she provides, to enhance her process of self-evaluation.

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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 the existing partnerships with other settings the children attend to promote a more collaborative approach to their learning n evaluate and act on the views of parents and children, to drive continual improvement in practice to an outstanding level.

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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 had on children's learning. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children during the inspection. n The inspector and the childminder jointly evaluated an activity together. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of those living and working on the premises and of the qualifications of the childminder. n The inspector took account of the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of how to keep children safe. She has completed child protection training to keep updated with the procedures she must follow should she have a concern about a child in her care. The childminder makes good use of further training. For example, she has enhanced her knowledge and skills to support children's mathematical development. She implements these new skills to help the youngest of children develop their awareness of size, shape and measure during their play. This has had a positive impact on children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of child development and how individual children learn through play. She ensures there is a good balance of adult-lead and child- initiated activities. The childminder listens to children's choices and builds on their interests. For example, children decide they want to sing songs. The childminder provides the activity and supports their communication and language development well. She asks children questions and encourages them to share what they know. Furthermore, the childminder also uses phonics and sign language to support children's speech and communication skills. Children are enthused, engaged and motivated in the activity.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop their social skills well. They learn to play together and take turns. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder supports their emotional well-being very well. She praises children on their achievements and encourages good manners. Children benefit from regular opportunities to play outside. They quickly engage in activities to support and enhance their sensory and physical development. They carry water in watering cans and mix different textures together, such as lavender, fir cones, leaves and conkers. Children become deeply involved in the activity and extend their own learning. The childminder promotes children's understanding of healthy lifestyles well. She encourages children to follow good hygiene routines, such as washing their hands before mealtimes. During lunch time she talks to them about the healthy food they are eating.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children learn the skills and attributes they need for the next stage in their learning and for their eventual move on to school. Children are motivated in their play. Children's concentration is very good relative to their young ages. They demonstrate lots of curiosity and are active learners and happily make their own choices in their play. Young children confidently explore books and confidently invite the childminder to read to them. Older children use their imaginative skills well. They build with construction to make trains and confidently name shapes such as, 'cylinder'. Children enjoy making marks safely with wax candles, paint and paint brushes to support their early writing skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY500771 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10079207 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 2 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Dronfield, Derbyshire. She operates all year round from 7.30 to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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