Childminder in Derbyshire

Inspection date 4 February 2019 Previous inspection date 30 March 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 and her assistant place a very high priority on reinforcing children's self-confidence and helping them to feel good about themselves. They are extremely good role models and praise children highly for their achievements. Children behave well and learn to be kind, to respect others' opinions and to get along together in a group. n The childminder has a wealth of knowledge and experience of working with children. She fully understands how young children develop and grow. The childminder and her assistant engage children in rich and varied experiences to help them make good progress in their learning and development. n Children develop independence and the skills they will need for their future learning. Toys are well organised and accessible. Children confidently explore the space available to them and make choices about what they play with. n The childminder demonstrates a professional attitude to her work with children. She

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This provision is good

provides parents with a good range of policies and procedures during the settling-in period and uses these to consistently underpin her work with children. n Children do not always have enough opportunities to achieve at the very highest levels. The childminder makes assessments of children's learning and development. However, she does not always use this information quickly enough to identify and support children's individual next steps.

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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 make the most of assessment information and respond more quickly to support children's identified next steps in their learning, in order to help them make rapid progress.

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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 and her assistant 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 and working on the premises. n The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant have a good understanding of the steps to take should they have any concerns for a child's welfare. They complete regular child protection training and keep up to date through local authority support and discussion with other childcare professionals. The childminder and her assistant have regular conversations together about children's development and ways to improve the provision. Parents comment how excited their children are to attend the childminder's setting. They also share how happy they are with the progress their children are making. Children benefit from a shared approach to their learning. The childminder shares and exchanges information with other settings children also attend, to complement the learning that happens elsewhere.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes observations of children's learning and records their progress. She periodically summarises this information and shares it with parents, to keep them involved in their child's learning. The childminder and her assistant are skilled in using many and varied teaching skills as they talk with and play alongside children. Younger children play pretend shopping. The childminder's assistant encourages the children to name the type and colour of the food. He extends their learning further and helps them to count play food. During a painting activity, older children demonstrate good creative and communication and language skills. The childminder asks children questions about their paintings. Children enthusiastically describe and explain in detail what their pictures represent.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's safety is given high priority in the setting. Adults supervise them well and also teach them how to take manageable risks, such as climbing up and down the stairs to the playroom safely. Children returning from nursery school follow the childminder's expectations very well. They know where to store their belongings and follow good handwashing routines in preparation for eating their lunch. Children speak to adults confidently about their morning at nursery and share what it is they would like to play with. Children gain an understanding of leading a healthy lifestyle and the importance of eating a balanced diet. The childminder finds out about children's dietary needs from parents to provide healthy and nutritious meals and snacks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident to ask for help when they need it and demonstrate a 'have a go' attitude to their learning. They make good progress from their starting points and clearly enjoy taking part in the activities provided for them. Children show good independence skills. Younger children who are new to using the toilet demonstrate pride in how they manage their self-care. Children develop good literacy skills. They make marks and demonstrate an emerging passion for books. Younger children re-tell stories and share what they know from the pictures in a book. Older children sound out letters as they write their own names. They gain an awareness and appreciation of diversity as they learn about Chinese New Year.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 207921 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10070194 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 2 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection 30 March 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1993 and lives in New Mills, Derbyshire. She works with an assistant. The childminder operates all year round from 7.40am until 5.45pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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