Childminder in Derbyshire

Inspection date 3 January 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 works well alongside her co-childminder. They share information with each other about what children need to learn. This helps them to provide the same level of support for children in their care. Children make good progress from their starting points in learning. n The childminder is a good role model and gets down to children's level when she plays with them. She uses new words, such as, 'squish', to help extend younger children's vocabulary when she pushes her hands in dough. n Children demonstrate that they feel safe and are emotionally secure. They have a positive relationship with the childminder. Children freely give her cuddles and visibly enjoy spending time with her. n Parents comment positively about the childminder. They say that she is calm, kind and patient. n The childminder takes younger children on the school drop off and pick up. This helps children to become familiar with the school environment and the routine of the day

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This provision is good

before they move on to school. n The childminder helps younger children to develop their early mathematical skills. When they play with balls, the childminder talks to them about the different sizes they use. Children learn the differences between 'big' and 'small'. n Although the childminder has completed training to help her to keep children safe, she has not developed an ambitious plan to improve her already good teaching skills further. n The childminder does not consistently share ideas with all parents about how they can continue to support their children's learning at home.

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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 programme of professional development to help raise the quality of teaching practice to an outstanding level and to help children learn at the highest level n provide all parents with ideas and guidance about how they can continue to support their children's learning at home.

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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 indoors and outdoors 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 held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection about their enjoyment of activities. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through reading the written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has attended training to secure her knowledge of the signs of abuse and where to report concerns about children's safety. She uses safety equipment in her home and when she takes children on outings. The childminder maintains a register showing the number of children in her care and the times they arrive and leave. She has measures in place if children are collected by other people to ensure they leave with a suitable adult. This helps to keep children safe. The childminder evaluates her practice. She gathers ideas and suggestions from parents and her co- childminder and acts upon these. Together, they have implemented changes that increase opportunities for children to develop their early writing skills indoors.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder effectively observes and monitors children's progress. She talks to parents daily about their children's achievements. Parents regularly receive information about their children's learning which helps to keep them informed about their children's development. The childminder plans activities that children are excited and motivated to investigate and explore. She also allows children time to play with toys they select, promoting their independence and interests through play. The childminder shows children how to use tools to make marks in dough. This encourages them to copy her which helps them to develop their hand and eye coordination. When children play with a pretend shop, the childminder asks them what play food they are using, helping to develop their imaginary play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder encourages children to have a 'can-do' attitude. For example, when children attempt to use cutters to make shapes in dough, she encourages them to keep trying. Children behave well. They share, take turns and demonstrate positive relationships with others. The childminder offers children a healthy range of meals and snacks. She provides opportunities for them to investigate different fruits. Children benefit from fresh air and daily exercise. The childminder takes them for trips to the park. Younger children negotiate steps in the childminder's garden, helping to develop their physical skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and enjoy spending time with the childminder and other children. They demonstrate good social skills and are well-prepared for their next stage of learning and eventual move on to school. Children develop their awareness of different sounds. They make noises into a cup and enjoy listening to the different sounds it makes. Children develop good listening skills. Younger children learn about cause and effect when, for example, they press buttons on a toy till.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY538564 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10080056 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Pinxton. She operates all year round from 7am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with a co-childminder.

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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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