Childminder in Derbyshire

Inspection date 29 November 2018 Previous inspection date 9 June 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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This provision is good

n Children are happy and form strong attachments to the childminder. She knows the children well and caters for their emotional needs effectively. Children behave well. The childminder is a good role model and encourages children to share and take turns as they play harmoniously together. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder and parents exchange information daily 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 development. The childminder monitors children's progress well through her effective observation, assessment and planning procedures. She uses the information well and identifies children's next steps in learning. n The childminder plans good opportunities for children to socialise with others. For example, they visit toddler groups and go to the library and shops. This helps them to

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This provision is good

learn about people and communities beyond their immediate families. n The childminder is committed to improving her provision. She regularly reviews her practice, involving parents and children in identifying future improvements. n At times, the childminder is overly directive with young children during creative play activities and does not give them enough opportunities to express their own ideas. n The childminder does not consistently plan a precise programme of professional development to raise the quality of her teaching further.

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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 give young children more opportunities to develop and express their own ideas and creativity n plan and implement a defined programme of professional development, to strengthen current good knowledge and enhance 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 had a tour of the childminder's home. She spoke with the children and held discussions with the childminder. 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. She discussed children's learning and development and the progress they make. n The inspector took into account the views of parents and carers through written questionnaires provided by the childminder. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's records, evidence of suitability checks and documentation linked to safeguarding children.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of child protection procedures and whom to contact if she has a concern about a child in her care. She completes risk assessments to identify and minimise hazards around the home and garden, to help children keep safe. The childminder has effective policies and procedures that help her run the provision, such as a sickness and accident policy. She has a clear understanding of her role in supporting children's learning. She tracks their progress effectively and tailors learning experiences to take into account their individual interests. The childminder forms good relationships with staff at other settings children attend, to help provide continuity of care and to complement their learning well.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is passionate about her role and understands that children learn through play. She provides a good range of activities to help children achieve well in their learning. For example, she uses their interest in cars to help them develop their small muscular skills as they push toy cars up and down a ramp. The childminder uses this activity to extend their learning. She encourages the children to recognise colours, to count and to compare the car sizes, supporting their early mathematical development. Overall, the childminder interacts well with the children and actively engages in their play. She fosters their communication and language skills effectively. For example, she names objects and encourages children to repeat words and copy sounds to help their speaking skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children display a real sense of belonging as they confidently move around the rooms, showing they are comfortable in their surroundings. The childminder encourages children to follow good hygiene routines. Children engage in physical exercise and gain fresh air to support their health and well-being. For example, they use the garden, local parks and visit soft-play centres. Younger children recognise when they are thirsty and access their own drinking container, developing their early independence. The childminder supports children's increasing awareness of safety. For example, she explains the consequences of their actions and has clear rules for safe behaviour on outings.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are developing skills for their future learning and eventual move on to school. They concentrate and listen well and have a positive attitude to learning. Young children enjoy looking at books and become excited as they turn the pages. They learn to use paintbrushes and develop their hand-to-eye coordination effectively.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY355576 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10070204 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 13 Date of previous inspection 9 June 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Belper, Derbyshire. The childminding provision operates from 7.30am until 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday all year round, except for the week between Christmas and New Year, bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder offers funded early education places for two-, three- and four-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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