Childminder in Derbyshire

Inspection date 8 April 2019 Previous inspection date 25 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 are eager to join in with activities and approach their play with enthusiasm. They enjoy making safe and independent choices from the activities available to them. The childminder successfully follows children's lead when joining in with their play. n All children make good progress in their learning. The childminder provides opportunities for children to learn new skills and develop their understanding of the wider world. For example, they talk about growth of plants and animals as they read factual books. n The childminder is kind and caring, and children have built strong relationships with her. She cuddles them and gives them constant praise, helping to build their positive self-esteem and emotional well-being. She acts as a very positive role model and teaches children to understand each other's feelings from an early age. n The childminder works in close partnership with parents to meet all children's individual

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This provision is good

needs. She communicates with parents to ensure that children experience continuity of care routines and learning experiences. n The childminder consistently reviews the quality of her provision. She accurately identifies her strengths and areas for improvement. She liaises effectively with parents, who provide very positive feedback about her and the provision. n Observations and assessments of children's learning are not always used well enough to plan precise next steps in learning and help ensure the most rapid progress. n In her eagerness for children to learn, the childminder sometimes asks questions without giving them sufficient time to think, process their thoughts and respond.

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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 strengthen the use of observations and assessments to plan precise next steps that enable all children to make the most rapid progress in their learning n give children more time to think through their ideas, work things out and respond to questions with greater success.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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 and took account of the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of the possible indicators of abuse. She understands the procedures to follow should she have concerns about the welfare of a child in her care. The childminder has detailed policies and procedures in place to help keep children safe from harm. She effectively uses risk assessments to identify and minimise potential hazards in her home and garden and while on outings. Children learn how to keep themselves safe. The childminder completes regular mandatory training, including first aid and safeguarding. This supports children safety. The childminder uses reminders about walking inside the home to support children's understanding of keeping themselves safe.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans a good variety of learning opportunities, taking into account children's interests. For example, she provides a wide range of resources to support children's interest in creative activities. Children develop their sustained thinking as they concentrate at activities for considerable periods of time. They independently access a wide variety of resources stored at low level. This enables children to direct their own play successfully. The childminder encourages children to develop their mathematical skills. For example, she counts with children and encourages them to think about size and shape. Children can count accurately. They recognise basic shapes and compare the size of eggs. The childminder interacts well with children and supports their learning. She praises children's achievements, which helps to promote their self-esteem.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder sets simple rules and is polite and respectful. Children behave well. They consistently use simple manners, such as saying 'thank you' without being reminded. Children access fresh air and outdoor play every day. The childminder makes good use of the local area to support children's social development and understanding of the world around them. For example, she takes younger children on the school run so that they become familiar with the school environment. This helps to prepare children for the next stage in their learning. The childminder provides wholesome and nutritious meals and snacks, and teaches children about the importance of healthy eating. Children have the opportunity to develop their independence as they choose and cut up their own fruit for snack. They understand and follow good hygiene practises, such as washing their hands before meals and after using the toilet.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated to learn and actively engage in activities of interest. They enjoy sharing books and develop good small-muscle skills as they make marks with a variety of media. Children concentrate for long periods of time. They focus intently on peeling the back off stickers to add them to their pictures. Children enjoy singing familiar songs with the childminder. They extend their language skills as they sing the same song using different languages. Children are making good progress and gain the necessary skills to be ready for school or the next stage of their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY402120 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10070214 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 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 15 Date of previous inspection 25 February 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Chesterfield. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, 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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