Childminder in Derbyshire

Inspection date 11 February 2019 Previous inspection date 6 February 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 Children confidently play and learn in the rich environment provided for them. They have many opportunities to develop their knowledge and skills as they play. For example, the childminder skilfully provides a wide range of resources to stimulate older children's interest in imaginative, role play. n The qualified childminder uses a good range of teaching skills to promote children's understanding and thinking skills. She gives children lots of time to consider what they could do next and to answer her questions. Children quickly engage in adult-led activities and concentrate for long periods of time on self-chosen tasks. n The childminder monitors the good progress children make in their learning. She uses a range of methods to share this information with parents. Parents describe how the childminder's effective communication helps to keep them involved in their children's learning. n Children develop a strong sense of belonging as they form secure relationships with the

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This provision is good

childminder. This helps to reinforce their self-confidence and emotional well-being, so they feel safe and secure to investigate their environment. n The childminder reflects on her practice and considers children's individual needs. She seeks advice and guidance from childcare professionals to make continual improvements to her provision. n The childminder does not always use her assessments of children's development to focus precisely on what children need to learn next when she plans activities and experiences.

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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 use information from assessments more astutely to identify what children need to learn next, to help them to 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 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 with the childminder how she evaluates her provision. 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 written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Children benefit from a shared approach to their learning. The childminder makes good relationships with professionals in other settings that children attend. She demonstrates a very good understanding of how to build on the skills children are learning in other settings. As a result, all children, including those who receive free funded education make good progress. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her responsibilities regarding child protection. She is familiar with local safeguarding procedures and alert to the signs that indicate concerns for children's welfare. The childminder demonstrates dedication to providing a safe and nurturing environment. She implements a good range of policies and procedures to identify and monitor children's safety. The childminder takes effective steps to reduce potential dangers to children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands the importance of observing children's learning to check that they are making expected progress. She is clear about using this information to access additional support where necessary. The childminder uses questioning skilfully. She helps children to keep on trying as they use a set of weighing scales. Children concentrate, develop their own way for doing things, and begin to solve their own problems. The childminder talks to them about their previous experience, when they play on a see-saw to develop their understanding of balance further. The childminder helps older children to identify the sounds of the letters in their names as they write.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children recognise and respond very well to the childminder's expectations: their behaviour is good. They know where to put their coats and shoes when they return from pre-school. Children independently tend to their own care needs. Younger children learn to share and wait for their turn. The childminder promotes children's healthy lifestyles. She plans nutritious meals following discussions with parents about their child's dietary needs. They have opportunities for fresh air and physical exercise. For example, children play outside in the childminder's garden, visit the local park and go on daily walks to and from school. The childminder takes the opportunity when she takes children on outings to teach them how to keep themselves safe, such as crossing the road.

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Outcomes for children are good

As younger children play, they identify and group items by colour and learn to count. More-able children demonstrate a very good understanding for simple addition and subtraction and begin to differentiate between quantity, size and weight. They recognise written numbers and confidently address envelopes of letters they write during imaginative play. Younger children talk about the marks they make as they explore using different resources. They learn new words and concepts, and develop a 'have a go' attitude to their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY382372 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10070207 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 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 6 February 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Glossop, Derbyshire. Her provision operates all year round from 7.30am until 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, 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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