Childminder in Derbyshire

Inspection date 15 April 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 is very skilful at helping children to learn her expectations and develop positive relationships with others. She uses her extensive knowledge and experience of supporting children's behaviour well. The childminder is consistent in the messages she gives to children. She quickly diffuses any minor frustrations or disagreements. Children show respect for the toys and environment and help to tidy away before the next activity. n The childminder makes good use of reflection to identify her future training needs. She identifies how she can better support children's learning, and particularly their preparation for school. n The childminder provides effective support to encourage all children to develop a positive attitude to learning and to persevere and complete tasks. Children demonstrate that they can think and solve problems. For example, older children explain why a toy will not stay upright and what they can do to resolve the issue.

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This provision is good

n The childminder ensures that risk assessments promote children's safety. She continually reviews the environment during activities, to ensure it is safe. n The childminder supports children's interests in play which sustains their engagement. n The childminder does not make the best use of the environment to thoroughly support children's access to resources and provide the space to play uninterrupted. n The childminder complements the activities children do at other settings, to reinforce their learning. However, she has not developed information-sharing with other settings so that they are working together to support children's next steps in learning. n On occasion, the childminder does not ensure that she is providing the highest level of challenge during activities to help children to extend what they already know and can do.

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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 enhance the organisation of the playroom to further promote children's access to resources and provide them with the space to engage in their own play n develop further the partnership working with other settings that children attend to provide consistent support for children's next steps in learning n provide greater levels of challenge to help children to make the highest rates of progress in their learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector discussed the planning of activities with the childminder. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises. She looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of training. n The inspector discussed the procedures for evaluation and the priorities for improvement with the childminder. n The inspector took account of recent feedback from parents and carers.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder regularly carries out research to keep up to date with changes and gather ideas on how to support children's learning. She shares relevant information with parents and carers to meet the needs of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The childminder involves parents and carers in evaluating her practice. They comment on how much their children enjoy the range of activities and outings. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has recently undertaken a number of different training courses in child protection. She is knowledgeable about what to do if she has any concerns about a child in her care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder encourages children's exploration well. Younger children have great fun experimenting with water as they attempt to throw it at different targets. The childminder is very good at explaining things to develop children's understanding and help them to learn new skills. For example, she describes simply and effectively how to use a knife safely. The childminder supports children's mathematical development well. For example, she talks about fractions when children cut up their fruit at snack time. The childminder demonstrates that she can accurately assess children's stage of development and identify what they need to learn next. She regularly shares information with parents and carers. She keeps them up to date with what their children will be learning next.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children show that they have a good bond with the childminder. They listen carefully and respond if she asks them to do something. The childminder praises children, and tells them why, which helps them to recognise their achievements. The childminder provides good support to help children to understand about a healthy lifestyle. For example, she explains why they need to wear particular clothing in certain weather. She talks about handwashing and the importance of dental hygiene. The childminder helps children to develop an understanding of how to keep themselves safe. She gives them manageable risks to overcome, for example going down the steps in the garden.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress in their learning. They are developing the skills they need in preparation for school. Children demonstrate good imaginative skills. They design and make complex models using a range of construction pieces. Older children show that they have strong communication skills as they describe, in detail, the different features of the model. Children of all ages have good levels of understanding. They demonstrate that they clearly understand explanations, questions and instructions. Children show good levels of physical control and coordination. For example, they are very able at using knives at snack time to cut up their fruit. They have good balance as they use the steps outside.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY550680 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10101279 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 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Lower Pilsley, Derbyshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except during bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification to level 2.

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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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