Childminder in Derbyshire

Inspection date 17 December 2018 Previous inspection date 12 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 The childminder encourages positive working partnerships with parents. She regularly keeps parents updated about their child's care and learning needs. n Children are happy and settled in the care of the childminder who is warm and caring with them. The childminder raises children's self-esteem and confidence effectively. She regularly praises them on their efforts and achievements. n The childminder provides a warm, safe and welcoming learning environment for children. She completes daily risk assessments to ensure children play safely. n The childminder effectively uses her observations of children's play to assess what they need to learn next. She takes swift action to narrow any gaps in their learning. Children make good progress from their starting points. n Sometimes the childminder plans art and craft activities that are too adult directed. This does not always provide opportunities for children to freely explore and ignite their

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This provision is good

own creativity. n On occasions the childminder overlooks opportunities to help to develop children's independence skills.

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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 improve art and craft activities to help children freely express their own ideas and creativity n make full use of all opportunities to help to develop children's independence skills even further.

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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 and the childminder jointly evaluated an activity together. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and the children during the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of those living on the premises and of the qualifications of the childminder. 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 has a secure understanding of her role and responsibility to protect children. She accesses child protection training to keep her good knowledge updated. The childminder knows what possible signs of abuse to look out for and where to refer her concerns. The childminder reflects on the service she provides. She gathers the thoughts and ideas from parents and children. She makes changes to enhance her provision. The childminder has completed all mandatory training such as, her paediatric first aid. The written comments from parents about the service the childminder provides are positive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified and experienced childminder has a good understanding of child development and how children learn through play. She understands what children need to learn next. For example, the childminder provides activities, such as threading and making marks with pencils and crayons. This is one way that helps children to develop their small-muscle control to support the development of their early writing skills. The childminder effectively supports children's speech and language development. She models thinking well and asks children questions. She gives them time to think and respond and share what they know. Children eagerly talk about the craft snowman they are making and who it is for. Overall, the quality of teaching is good and the childminder's interaction is purposeful. Children have a fun time learning through play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop a good understanding of being healthy. They wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating. Children enjoy healthy meals and snacks and spend regular time outside in the fresh air. They behave well and are familiar with routines. Children develop their social skills well. They spend time at local playgroups and play centres with children of a similar age. This helps them to learn to share toys and take turns. They develop their confidence when playing and negotiating with other children in readiness for school. Children confidently know what they want to play with and often invite the childminder into their play. There are warm and secure attachments in place between the children and the childminder.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They learn the necessary skills that help them to prepare well for the next stage of their learning and for their eventual move on to school. Children are curious and motivated to learn. They show good levels of concentration during activities, relative for their age. Children are effective communicators. They confidently ask questions and express their needs and interests to the childminder.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY435137 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10070220 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 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 12 June 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Glossop, Derbyshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a childcare 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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