Childminder in Derbyshire

Inspection date 2 July 2019 Previous inspection date 8 March 2016

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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 The childminder works well in partnership with parents. She keeps parents accurately informed of their children's achievements. The childminder encourages parents to take an active part in their child's learning at home. n The childminder is kind and attentive to the children's needs. She supports their emotional well-being effectively. Children have affectionate relationships with the caring childminder and each other. They settle well and show they are happy in the childminder's care. n Children behave well. The childminder is a good role model and actively encourages children's good behaviour. She provides clear guidance for children about what is, and what is not, acceptable behaviour. The childminder joins in with their play to help them to understand about sharing and taking turns with toys. n The childminder makes regular observations and assessments of children's learning. She identifies children's next steps in their learning and any gaps in their development.

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This provision is good

Children make good progress from their individual starting points and acquire essential skills that will support their future learning and eventual move to school. n The childminder carefully considers ways to continuously develop the quality of her practice. She acts on feedback from parents and makes positive changes to her practice and provision. For example, since her last inspection she has strengthened partnerships with parents. n Occasionally, the childminder does not give children enough time to think or solve problems. She does not let the children respond to her questions or suggestions, in order to develop their own play ideas. n The childminder does not provide children with many opportunities to experiment with and develop their skills in using different technology.

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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 provide children with the time that they need to think about and respond to suggestions, to help them develop their own ideas even further and solve problems n provide more opportunities for children to explore and learn about different technology.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector had a tour of the childminder's home to check security and safety of the premises and garden. She spoke with the children and the childminder at convenient times throughout the inspection. 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 with the childminder the 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 comments provided by the childminder and written questionnaires completed by the parents and carers. n The inspector checked evidence of suitability of the childminder and the suitability of other household members. She sampled a range of documentation, including safeguarding policies and procedures.

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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. She keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date through training and has a good understanding of child protection issues. The childminder knows who to contact if she has a concern about a child's welfare. She checks for and minimises any identified risks within her home to ensure it is safe for children to play. The childminder recognises the importance of professional development to help her improve her skills and knowledge. For example, she reads childcare journals and attends childminding conferences. In addition, she accesses websites to gain ideas for different activities to support children's learning further. The childminder establishes good links with other settings that children attend, to help ensure continuity in care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is experienced. She uses her knowledge of childcare and how children learn effectively. The childminder knows the children in her care well. She interacts with the children in a positive way and joins in their play with enthusiasm. The childminder plans a variety of activities based around the children's individual interests and next steps in learning. She demonstrates this when she uses cars to help teach the children about numbers. She gets down to the children's level, talks to them and shows them how to match the cars to the number cards. Children become thoroughly involved in this activity. They count as they play and use mathematical language, such as 'more' or 'less'. Children use their small-muscle skills and hand coordination well. They use paintbrushes and make marks and prints of their hands. The childminder extends this activity well and encourages the children to make dots and patterns on the path. They do so willingly and

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

giggle and laugh as the water splashes their face.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes children's physical well-being effectively. She creates a warm and welcoming environment which helps to support children's learning well. The childminder supports children to learn how to lead healthy lifestyles. For instance, children have opportunities for regular outdoor play in the garden, enjoy healthy snacks and follow good hygiene procedures. Children demonstrate self-confidence as they move around the rooms choosing their own activities and play. They learn how to keep themselves safe and how to take manageable risks in the outdoors. For example, they ride bicycles around the garden and try to ride fast. They know when to stop and negotiate the obstacles successfully.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including children in receipt of funding, are making progress typical for their age range. Children concentrate, have a positive attitude to learning and listen to stories well. Older children enjoy repeating phrases and words and anticipating what is happening next. Younger children look at the pictures and enjoy turning pages. Children develop good personal care skills. They enjoy helping with routine tasks and can follow simple instructions effectively. For example, they tidy away the toys so they can make space to play another game.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY475868 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10075806 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 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 8 March 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Kniveton, Ashbourne. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for Christmas, bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder is in receipt of funding to provide free 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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