Childminder in Derbyshire

Inspection date 26 February 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 demonstrates good teaching skills. She provides a wide range of age- appropriate toys and exciting experiences indoors and outdoors. She gets to know the children well and uses her knowledge of them to plan activities that motivate their interests. All children make good progress from their starting points. n The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills particularly well. For example, she engages children in meaningful conversations and provides a running commentary as they play. Children learn new and interesting vocabulary such as 'stethoscope' and 'x-ray' as they role play being doctors. n Children enjoy positive relationships with the friendly and caring childminder. She provides children with plenty of praise and encouragement and this helps to build their confidence and boost their self-esteem. n The childminder works closely with parents to support continuity for children. She

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This provision is good

shares information with parents about their children's progress and provides ideas on how they can continue learning at home. Parents are very complimentary about the service that the childminder provides. n The childminder establishes highly effective partnerships with staff at other settings that children also attend. She regularly exchanges information with the local school and nursery to promote consistency in children's care and learning. This helps her to build a wider view of children's learning and progress. n The childminder does not always identify children's next steps in learning precisely enough to help raise their progress to the highest level. n The childminder has not yet fully considered how she can build on her professional development and raise the quality of teaching to an even higher level.

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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 precisely on identifying children's individual next steps in learning to help accelerate their progress to the highest level n build on professional development opportunities, focusing more specifically on broadening knowledge and skills to help raise the quality of teaching and learning to the highest level.

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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 and spoke with children during the inspection. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector took account of the views of parents from feedback provided by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of child protection matters and keeps up to date with any changes in legislation. She is aware of the signs and symptoms that may indicate abuse. The childminder understands the procedures to follow to report any concerns about the welfare of a child in her care. The childminder implements a range of policies and procedures that help to promote children's well-being and that underpin her good practice. For example, she carries out regular safety checks of her home to identify possible hazards and takes appropriate action to remove or minimise these. Overall, the childminder evaluates her practice and takes into account the views of parents. She shows a strong commitment to continue to improve and develop the service she offers.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Overall, the childminder makes regular assessments of children's learning and tracks their progress effectively. The childminder supports children's mathematical learning through their play. For example, she helps children to count their fingers as they draw around their hands. Children make comparisons about size and shape and are beginning to use positional language such as 'in front of' and 'next to'. Children develop good imaginative skills and play cooperatively together. For example, children set themselves a task outdoors to make pretend food for the birds. They demonstrate their problem- solving skills as they find different tools to transport the mixture to where they want it to go. Children show concentration and listen well to guidance from the childminder as they complete jigsaw puzzles. They demonstrate good hand-to-eye coordination as they skilfully move the pieces around to get them to fit.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children to make healthy food choices. For example, she sits with them at mealtimes and talks to them about the foods they are eating. Children spend lots of time outdoors and enjoy participating in energetic play. The childminder offers interesting first-hand experiences and successfully extends children's learning within the local community. For example, children enjoy visiting the childminder's allotment and learning all about growing vegetables. Children also visit stay-and-play groups where they get to interact with different children and make new friends. These experiences help to promote children's social and emotional development.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children gain the necessary skills they need for their next stage in learning and their eventual move on to nursery and school. Children demonstrate age-appropriate independence. For example, they put on their own coats and shoes when they go outdoors to play and are keen to tidy up after activities. Children behave well. They are eager to support and help each other. All children use their manners routinely, take turns and share toys and resources during their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY541669 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10089583 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Broadmeadows, Derbyshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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Registers

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