Childminder in Derbyshire

Inspection date 23 May 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 calm, caring and positive with the children. Children form strong attachments with the childminder and enjoy their time with her. They turn to her for help and support, if needed. She supports their emotional well-being effectively. n The childminder has a good working partnerships with parents. She keeps them regularly informed about their children's achievements and involves them in children's learning. She seeks information on children's new interests at home. This supports good continuity in their experiences. n The childminder provides a wide selection of activities to promote children's learning effectively. She observes children while they play and uses the information she gathers to effectively plan what they need to learn next. All children make good progress from their starting points. n The childminder promotes positive behaviour and is a good role model. She sets high

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This provision is good

expectations and teaches children to be kind. The childminder praises children for their efforts, fostering their confidence and self-esteem. Children behave well and share the resources with each other as they play. n The childminder reflects on the service she provides and uses this to enhance children's learning experiences. For example, she has created new opportunities for children to develop their play outside. n Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities to extend younger children's speaking and thinking skills. For example, she does not always repeat words for children to copy or give them enough time to respond to her suggestions. n Although, the childminder undertakes essential training, the programme for professional development does not focus on acquiring new skills and knowledge to help enhance the quality of teaching further.

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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 increase the opportunities to promote younger children's developing speaking and thinking skills, to help them make the highest possible progress n strengthen the programme for professional development to focus more precisely on raising the quality of teaching to outstanding levels.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector had a tour of the childminder's home. She spoke with the children and held discussions with the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. She discussed children's assessments, their learning and development and the progress they make. n The inspector took into account the views of parents and carers through their comments and letters. n The inspector reviewed a range of documentation, including the childminder's safeguarding policy, qualification certificates and her action plan. The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her role and responsibility to keep children safe from harm. She keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date and has a good understanding of child protection issues. She knows the procedure to follow if she has any concerns. Risk assessments are effective in helping children to stay in the childminder's home and on outings. The childminder monitors children's achievements and identifies any gaps in their development. She plans activities effectively to close the gaps quickly and for children's individual needs. The childminder establishes strong partnership working with other provisions and professionals. This helps to ensure a consistent approach to support children's care, learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She uses her knowledge of how children play to provide a stimulating and challenging environment. The childminder joins in children's play with great enthusiasm and encourages children to follow their own ideas. This is evident when children explore the water and the equipment. The childminder demonstrates how to pour and tip the water into containers. Children copy what she does and learn to fill containers, including a metal teapot. The childminder uses this activity well and encourages children to use spoons to bang on the teapot and make noises. Children thoroughly enjoy this and listen carefully to the sounds. They use their small-muscular skills effectively as they scoop up water and let it run through the funnel, splashing as it lands. They giggle as this happens, showing they are enjoying their play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children's physical well-being effectively. She places a strong focus on helping children to be independent and teaches them good routines to promote their physical welfare. Children show high levels of engagement and interest as they play. They confidently and enthusiastically explore the environment and demonstrate that they are comfortable in their surroundings as they move around the rooms. Children benefit from opportunities to take part in daily activities which promote active play and contribute to their understanding of healthy lifestyles. For instance, they enjoy playing in the garden daily and eating healthy snacks of fruit. The childminder supports younger children's physical skills well. For instance, she offers support for toddlers who are developing their walking skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including funded children, acquire good skills to support their continuous learning and their eventual move to school. They are developing in their typical age range. They are confident, inquisitive learners and focus well in activities that interest them. Young children develop good physical skills. This is illustrated as they climb into the sand shell. They hold the metal sieve and pour the sand through the holes using their hand-to-eye coordination well. Children develop good listening and attention skills and concentrate effectively.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY543153 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10089998 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 - 11 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 2017 and lives in Hope, Derbyshire. She operates Monday to Friday, from 7.15am until 6pm, all year round, except for the week between Christmas and New Year, bank holidays and family holidays. 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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