Childminder in Derbyshire

Inspection date 8 November 2018 Previous inspection date 11 November 2014

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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 completes regular observations as children play. She uses information gained from these to assist her in tailoring her planning to focus clearly on what children need to learn next. n Children are settled and happy. They develop secure emotional attachments to the childminder and enjoy her cuddles, praise and reassurance. The childminder is sensitive to their individual personalities, interests and capabilities, which enables her to meet their different needs successfully. n Children are eager to join in with activities and approach their play with enthusiasm. They enjoy making safe and independent choices from the activities available to them. The childminder successfully follows children's lead when joining in with their play. n Children's behaviour is managed well. The childminder is a good role model and provides clear guidance to the children about her expectations for behaviour and why

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The provision is good

they are important. n The childminder takes positive steps to evaluate her practice and to make improvements. She receives complimentary feedback from parents about the care she provides.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not always obtain enough information from parents about children's developmental starting points to help plan their learning fully from the beginning. n The childminder has not explored a wide range of opportunities for professional development that helps to raise the quality of teaching to the highest level.

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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 work more closely with parents when their child first starts attending, to gather more information about their child's learning and development n explore a wider range of ongoing professional development opportunities and raise the quality of teaching to the highest 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 has on children's learning. n The inspector was given 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 can describe the types and signs of possible abuse and neglect. She knows whom to contact for further advice if she has any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder has detailed policies, procedures and risk assessments in place. She uses these well to help maintain children's safety. School-aged children are encouraged to keep themselves safe. For example, while walking to the childminder's home after school, they are reminded about road safety. The childminder effectively uses risk assessments to identify and minimise potential hazards in her home, garden and while on outings.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder fully understands how children learn through play. She adapts activities children are engaged in to support their emerging interests and extend their learning. This motivates children and helps them to make good progress. The childminder promotes their communication and language skills particularly well. For example, young children have opportunities to develop their early speech as the childminder models language to them. School-aged children engage in discussions with each other and the childminder about their day at school. The childminder uses enjoyable and effective teaching strategies to capture children's interests and extend their play and ideas. She promotes children's physical, social and communication skills well. For example, children experiment with sounds as they bang drums and shake maracas. This further supports children's listening and attention skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder successfully helps children to form secure emotional attachments. She knows children very well and responds to their every need. For example, she readily recognises when children become tired and provides a calm and relaxing environment to help soothe them off to sleep. The childminder provides a whole host of opportunities that help to promote children's good health. For example, she engages children in enjoyable walks in the local community and helps them to understand about the positive effects that exercise has on their body. Young children cooperate well with care-giving experiences, such getting warm clothing on before going outside. Older children enjoy carrying out simple tasks to develop greater independence. The childminder offers consistent praise and encouragement to children, which helps to support their confidence and sense of self-esteem. The childminder is a good role model who

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

demonstrates good manners and supports children to learn social skills, such as sharing.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children of all ages develop good levels of independence. For example, they freely access the available resources and consistently follow their own interests. Children are making very good progress from their individual starting points. They develop good relationships with the childminder, and they learn to value and respect the feelings and opinions of others at toddler groups and school. Children are confident and inquisitive learners who are eager to join in. Children are developing the skills required for the next stage in their development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 207389 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10069267 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 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 17 Date of previous inspection 11 November 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1997 and lives in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. She operates all year round from 7.45am 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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