Childminder in Derbyshire

Inspection date 9 November 2018 Previous inspection date 29 June 2018

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Inadequate 4 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 has addressed the actions raised at the previous inspection. She has followed the correct procedures to provide Ofsted with all the relevant information needed to complete suitability checks for her assistant. n The childminder develops strong partnerships with parents. She seeks information from parents about children's care routines and starting points. This helps to give children a smooth transition into her care. n Children are well behaved. The childminder and her assistant support them to manage their feelings and behaviour effectively. They provide plenty of praise and encouragement to boost children's self-esteem and confidence. n Children build strong attachments with the warm and caring childminder and her assistant. They seek them out for cuddles, to play and to share their achievements. Children demonstrate a strong sense of belonging in the childminder's welcoming home.

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The provision is good

n The childminder has developed effective partnerships with other settings that children attend. She shares information and working together to promote children's care, learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not consistently make thorough use of assessments to focus her teaching sharply and help each child to make good progress towards their learning. n The childminder does not actively seek the views of parents when evaluating her provision.

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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 provide an even sharper focus on planning to help each child to make even better progress towards their own individual next steps in their learning n use the views of parents to evaluate the provision further and identify ways to raise the quality of the provision to an even higher level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector took the written views of parents into account. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder n The inspector spoke to the childminder, her assistant and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector checked evidence of qualifications and suitability for the childminder and her assistant.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant regularly access refresher courses for safeguarding. The childminder knows the procedures to follow if either she or her assistant have any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments. She uses these effectively to help her to keep children safe. The childminder and her assistant hold paediatric first- aid qualifications and know how to deal with accidents. The childminder supervises her assistant well. She provides her with regular training and support to help her to develop her teaching skills. Parents comment positively about the provision and the close bonds their children have with the childminder.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly observes children's learning and development. She uses her knowledge of children's interests to provide enjoyable activities. Children enjoy threading cereal hoops onto pipe cleaners to make bird feeders. They excitedly tell the childminder that they are going to take the feeders home to hang up in their garden for the birds to eat. The childminder offers appropriate support and encouragement to children. This helps them to persevere at tasks and learn new skills. Children eagerly look at books with the childminder. They talk about what they see in the pictures and make connections with the world around them. Children practise early writing skills. They enjoy using their fingers to make marks in a tray of sand. The childminder gets down to children's level and supports their play with enthusiasm. She encourages them to notice and talk about the marks they have made.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children learn to lead healthy lifestyles. They are encouraged to be physically active. Children enjoy spending time in the childminder's garden, riding wheeled toys, which supports them to develop their balance and coordination. Children are encouraged to develop their independence, wherever possible. Young children try to put on their shoes and coats, and feed themselves well with cutlery. The childminder offers children healthy and nutritious snacks, and freshly prepared home-cooked meals. The childminder instils good hygiene practices, such as regular handwashing.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder prepares children well for the next stage in their learning, such as starting nursery or the move on to school. Children learn to count and recognise some colours and shapes. They eagerly explore mechanical toys and learn how to operate them. Children develop an understanding of people's differences and enjoy learning about each other's backgrounds.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY392501 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10079715 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 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 29 June 2018

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. She works with another childminder and an assistant in Shirebrook. The provision operates all year round from 6.30am until 6.30pm, 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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