Childminder, Out-of school day care in Derbyshire

Inspection date 28 November 2018 Previous inspection date 28 August 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Met 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 Not Applicable

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This provision is good

n The childminder effectively shares information with parents and with practitioners in schools that children attend, to ensure that she complements children's learning. Children get the best out of the time they spend with her. n Children have fun and are safe in the childminder's care. They display a strong sense of belonging as they return from school. Children settle quickly into the homely environment that the childminder provides for them. n Children learn to respect and value each other as they play together. Older children support their younger friends when they play with the same activity. n The childminder's home is well resourced. She sets out toys and equipment to motivate children and interest them in developing their knowledge and skills through play. n The childminder reflects on her practice and meets with other local childminders to share good practice. This helps her in making some improvements to the provision.

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This provision is good

n Although the childminder attends required training, she does not focus sharply on maintaining her knowledge and skills and raising the quality of her practice 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 refine methods of professional development to continually improve skills and knowledge, to achieve the highest standards.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector discussed children's learning with the childminder following the observation of an activity. n The inspector viewed all areas of the home used for childminding and observed activities. She spoke to children at appropriate times while they played. n The inspector looked at a range of documentation, such as children's records, and discussed self-evaluation with the childminder. n The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and of the suitability of adults living on the premises. 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 is alert to signs that indicate that children may be at risk of abuse and knows how to respond appropriately. The childminder values opportunities to reflect with other local childminders, to help her make some improvements to her provision. She knows the importance of working in partnership with parents and others involved in children's care and education to provide continuity for children. She has developed good professional relationships with other local settings that children attend. Parents comment that they are very happy with service they receive and the methods of communication that the childminder uses to share information with them.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder takes time to find out about children's particular current focus for their learning at school. She builds this into her planning for activities and experiences to support children in continuing to develop their skills and knowledge. The childminder uses her experience and skills well to promote and encourage children's engagement in a wide range of experiences. She sets out toys and equipment that children have indicated they enjoy playing with and that are suitable for the age range of those attending. This helps children to remain interested in their choice of activity. Children are confident and readily share their experiences from their day. Children concentrate for long periods of time as they use equipment to make patterns, cut and draw. The childminder uses praise and encouragement to help them to keep on trying. The childminder engages children in conversation to expand their communication and

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

language skills. They develop their own way for doing things as their understanding develops.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to feel emotionally secure. She places a strong focus on supporting children's personal, social and emotional development. The childminder promotes good manners and provides clear guidance for children about acceptable behaviour. For example, children learn to value others' wishes and opinions when they are asked to choose which game they would like to play together. Children confidently share and express their views and choices with the childminder about what they want to eat and play with. The childminder sits together with children and talks to them about how different situations make them feel. She skilfully extends this further for younger children. For example, children cuddle in together with the childminder as she reads them a story and she focuses on how the characters react to different situations. There are many opportunities for children to play outside in the childminder's garden and to

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

develop their physical skills at the park. The childminder considers children's dietary needs when she plans healthy snack menus. Children learn good self-care skills and socialise with others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 207512 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10083326 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 4 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 17 Date of previous inspection 28 August 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1994 and lives in Chesterfield. She operates during term time only from 7.30am until 9am, and from 3.20pm until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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