Childminder in Derbyshire

Inspection date 6 March 2019 Previous inspection date 13 September 2018

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Inadequate 4 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 has successfully addressed the action raised at the previous inspection. She has devised rigorous risk assessments, along with daily checks, both indoors and outdoors, to ensure that all hazards are minimised to keep children safe. n Children are happy and content in the childminder's care. They display high levels of engagement and make independent choices from the good range of play and equipment on offer. Children enjoy positive relationships in this social and welcoming setting. n The childminder provides regular opportunities for children to get out and about and explore the local community. Here they learn how to socialise with others, explore the local area and practise their large physical skills on fixed play equipment at the park. n Children behave well. This is supported through positive guidance from the childminder, who is calm and kind. She is a good role model and encourages children to have good

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This provision is good

manners, share and take turns. n On occasions, the childminder does not make the most of opportunities to model language and build even further on younger children's speaking skills. n The childminder does not consistently focus observations and assessments sharply enough to plan precisely for children's next steps in learning. n The childminder does not consistently consider how to involve parents in 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 use every opportunity to model and use language to enable younger children to make better progress in their spoken skills n strengthen the use of observations and assessments and the information gathered to sharply focus planning on what children need to learn next n involve parents more in helping to guide their child's learning outside of the childminding provision, to help promote greater continuity between the setting and 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 assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector evaluated the range of activities on offer with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to children and the childminder during the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation, such as policies and procedures, and checked evidence of her suitability and the suitability of all adults who live on the premises. n The inspector took a tour of the premises. n The inspector gained the views of parents through written feedback and considered their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of the steps to take should she suspect a child is at risk of harm. She completes regular training to ensure that this knowledge is accurate and up to date. The childminder takes steps to ensure the safety of her premises to support children's welfare. For example, she ensures the garden pond is always covered and that children are continually supervised. The childminder is well qualified and reflects on her practice to identify strengths and areas for development. She maintains her knowledge and development through looking at professional websites and sharing best practice and ideas with other childminders. The childminder builds positive relationships with parents. She works closely with them when their child first starts, encouraging them to share what they know in order to help her use this information to target learning from the start.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder offers good support during children's play. She eagerly interacts with them, coming down to their level and helping to make learning enjoyable. For example, when children count out animals, she talks to them about the sounds they make and where they may live. This contributes to their understanding of the world. The childminder takes time to observe and assess the progress children are making, generally using this well to inform ongoing learning. Children enjoy using their imagination. During role play they pretend to make tea and coffee. The childminder encourages them to think about what they need to make this and how to be safe when using the pretend kettle.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children learn to be independent as they manage putting on their own shoes and socks from an early age. Further to this, children are encouraged to become independent in their self-care. Once out of nappies, children are taught how to use the toilet unaided and the importance of washing their hands. During play, the childminder talks to children about their health and well-being. When children pretend to use a stethoscope, this leads to a discussion about hearts and how to keep theirs healthy. Children enjoy a home-made lunch and are offered a range of fruit and drinks during the day to promote their good health. Children learn to value and respect people's differences and similarities through activities, discussions and learning about different celebrations from around the world.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children, including those in receipt of funding, make good progress. They enjoy looking at books. During this time, older children begin to sound out simple words such as 'a' and 'to'. They begin to write recognisable letters and know how to spell their name. Younger children develop their early writing skills as they experiment with paints, pencils and crayons. Older children show good number skills as they identify numbers one to 10 and understand the concept of adding one more. Children are acquiring the skills they need for future learning and their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY442165 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10078966 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 6 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection 13 September 2018

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Swadlincote, Derbyshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for the week between Christmas and New Year, bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3 and receives funding for free early years 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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