Childminder in Derbyshire

Inspection date 20 November 2018 Previous inspection date 15 May 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 positively welcomes feedback from others and has a strong desire to offer the very best care for children. She carefully considers which training events will help her to further develop her practice. n The childminder carries out accurate assessments of children's stage of development. She is very proactive in monitoring children's progress and uses additional assessment tools to clearly establish whether children are at risk of falling behind in their learning. n The childminder consistently supports children to develop and recognise how to lead a healthy lifestyle. For example, as children enjoy daily outdoor play in the cold weather, she talks to them about the importance of appropriate clothing. n The childminder provides good support for children as they get ready to move on to another setting, such as school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Although the childminder provides detailed information for some parents and carers, she does not consistently share this with all parents and carers so that they are well informed about their child's development and what they are learning next. n On occasion, the childminder does not give children enough support to help them to recognise the expectations, specifically with regards to their participation in group activities and sharing the toys.

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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 strengthen the partnership with parents and carers and consistently share information about what children are learning next and their progress in their development n maximise every opportunity to help children to understand and follow the rules within group activities and consistently take turns with others.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching 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 checked evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises. She looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of training. n The inspector discussed the procedures for evaluation and the priorities for improvement with the childminder. n The inspector took account of recent feedback from parents and carers.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder frequently completes training about a varied range of child protection issues. She keeps her knowledge up-to- date and has a good understanding of how to ensure concerns about children are suitably progressed. The childminder is very reflective of her own practice. She continually evaluates how she is supporting children's learning and whether there is any room for improvement. She keeps a useful record of this to enable her to continually review what she needs to develop. She often finds her own solutions to identified areas for improvement. She also seeks guidance from her early years adviser and uses this information well to support the care of the children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides good support for learning. For example, when she asks children questions she gives them plenty of time to respond and encourages their contributions to discussions. As children select musical instruments to play, the childminder names the instruments and explains and demonstrates how to use them. Children enjoy playing in the water. The childminder adds new resources, such as pipettes, which provide a good level of challenge to help children to extend their skills. The childminder is consistent in guiding children's learning. For example, she demonstrates how to use the pipettes and encourages children to persevere with them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder consistently encourages children to think for themselves. For example, they learn how to solve a problem. The childminder provides good levels of support to help children to develop their independence. For example, she asks them to make suggestions during activities. She encourages them to take responsibility for their own care, such as changing their clothes when they are wet from water play. The childminder organises her home and garden well to support children's play and to meet their care needs. Children demonstrate that they understand how to use equipment, such as the swing, safely.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making typical levels of progress and are developing the skills they need for school. Children can solve problems and they will persevere at tasks, for example, they investigate and establish why the wheels of a toy car will not turn. They show that they are pleased with their efforts and achievements. Children demonstrate that they can skilfully use technology, such as a remote control car.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY413316 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10068864 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 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 15 May 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Ilkeston, Derbyshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for three-year-old children.

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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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