Childminder, Out-of school day care in Derbyshire

Inspection date 10 December 2018 Previous inspection date 3 June 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 Not Applicable

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This provision is good

n The childminder has a strong commitment to ensuring children's emotional well-being. She carefully considers how children feel about different situations and how she can best support this. For example, she spends extra time helping children to settle into new settings they attend to ensure they feel secure. n The childminder demonstrates that she is skilful in observing younger children during their play and identifying if they need any particular support in their development. She makes good plans of support, including additional resources to support specific activities. n The childminder continually purchases new resources to support children's interests and provide them with a very good variety of toys to play with. Since the previous inspection, she has improved the resources outdoors and has received praise from the local authority regarding the quality of the outdoor learning environment. n The childminder has good partnerships with parents and carers. She has regular

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This provision is good

discussions to inform them of what their children have been doing. n The childminder does not consistently communicate with other settings that children attend to ensure there is coordinated support for their development. n Although the childminder identifies training that she wants to complete to develop her knowledge, she does not focus this well enough to benefit the specific needs of the children she is currently caring for.

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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 partnership working with other settings that children attend to establish and provide consistent support for their development n strengthen plans for professional development to focus sharply on children's needs and further improve the quality of care.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed children playing and discussed the planning of activities with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises. She looked at relevant documentation. n The inspector discussed the procedures for evaluation and the priorities for improvement with the childminder. n The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers by speaking to them during the inspection and reading their written feedback.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has established safe procedures for walking children to and from school. She regularly amends her risk assessment for the garden to ensure that it is safe for children to use. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues. She maintains regular contact with others to promote children's welfare. The childminder regularly asks parents and carers to complete questionnaires so that she can gather their feedback. She asks the children for their feedback on different activities and encourages their suggestions for new resources. The childminder keeps herself up to date with changes and amends her policies and procedures where appropriate.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder. Parents and carers express how much their children enjoy attending. They also explain how the variety and organisation of the toys and resources helped them to choose this setting. Children relax after their school day. They select different activities and sit and chat with each other at the table as they play. They have good friendships with each other. Children enjoy a range of craft activities, such as colouring and using the new metallic pens that the childminder has purchased for them to use. As children talk about their day at school, the childminder gives them her full attention and joins in with their conversations. When children mention the name of a song they have been learning at school, the childminder and other children spontaneously sing the song. The childminder encourages the children to make choices, such as what they want to eat. Since the previous inspection,

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

the childminder has developed a cloakroom area to support children's independence. She encourages them to take responsibility for their own belongings. The childminder is helping children to develop the skills they need for their future learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has made very good use of training to support children to learn to respect each other and acknowledge differences. She encourages children to value different opinions. She reminds children to show tolerance to others and listen to their contributions in discussions. She joins in with children's conversations to dispel stereotypes, using examples to reinforce that everything is achievable. The childminder provides a range of activities to help children to learn how to stay safe. For example, she regularly practises the fire evacuation procedure. She ensures children are familiar with the rules when they walk to and from school. The childminder talks to children about healthy food. She encourages them to think about how they can make their meals healthier by adding other food items.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY472677 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10068867 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 3 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 18 Date of previous inspection 3 June 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Breaston, Derbyshire. She operates all year round from 7.15am to 9am and 3pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 4.

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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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