Childminder in Derbyshire

Inspection date 25 February 2019 Previous inspection date 30 January 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 uses her observations of children's play to assess their progress effectively. She takes into account their different needs and interests well, and then plans experiences for them. All children make good progress in their learning and development. n The childminder skilfully supports and encourages children's growing independence in activities and care routines. For example, children know to wash their hands after blowing their own nose. Children show that they are proud to achieve things by themselves. n The childminder offers consistent and high levels of praise and encouragement to children. This helps to support children's confidence, motivation and sense of self- esteem. n The childminder supports children to understand how to keep themselves safe. She talks about risks as they play, for example why they need to tidy toys away to prevent them tripping over. This helps children to understand how to keep themselves safe.

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This provision is good

n The childminder takes positive steps to evaluate her practice and make improvements. She receives complimentary feedback from parents. n The childminder does not consistently focus on helping children to think for themselves and to follow their own ideas when being creative. n The childminder has not established a highly focused programme of professional development to drive forward future improvements and further improve the quality of her teaching.

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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 focus more closely on helping children to think for themselves and follow their own ideas in their creative play n establish a targeted programme of professional development, to improve the already good teaching practice 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 was given a tour of the areas of the home used for childminding purposes. n The inspector looked at children's records, a sample of policies and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults in the household. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to protect children and keep them safe from harm. She demonstrates a clear understanding of the possible indicators of abuse. The childminder has detailed policies and procedures, such as safeguarding, to help keep children safe from harm. She uses risk assessments effectively to identify and minimise potential hazards in her home, garden and while on outings. The childminder uses the local environment to support children's progress. For example, children learn to value and respect the feelings and opinions of others at local playgroup sessions.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses information from her observations to plan successfully for the children's next stage in learning. She uses her knowledge of children's interests to help engage children in their play. For example, children particularly enjoy taking care of the babies, which the childminder utilises to develop children's language. The childminder's teaching is good, and she understands how young children learn. For example, during children's own play, she responds well to support their individual needs. The childminder is skilful at extending children's language and sensitively models words correctly during interactions for younger children. For example, children enjoy singing songs with actions to reinforce their understanding of words. The childminder has developed effective strategies to work in partnership with parents and other settings children attend. Settling-in sessions are flexible and are used effectively by the childminder to establish

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

children's likes, dislikes, routines and current levels of development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to form secure emotional attachments. She knows the children very well and responds sensitively to their needs. For example, the childminder readily recognises when children need a cuddle. She provides a good range of opportunities that help to promote children's good health. For example, she engages children in outdoor learning. The childminder ensures parents are kept well informed about their child's progress. She shares ideas with them about how they can continue their child's learning at home to ensure continuity in their care. The childminder is a good role model, demonstrating good manners and supporting children to learn social skills, such as sharing.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn skills that will help them at school. For example, they direct their own play, select resources and attend to some of their own needs independently. Children are making good progress from their individual starting points. They develop good relationships with the childminder and their peers. Children are supported to acquire self- care skills, including feeding themselves and cutting their own fruit for snack. As a result, outcomes for all children are good.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY433258 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10070219 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 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 30 January 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Hollingwood, Chesterfield. The childminder operates all year round, from 7am to 5pm from Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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