Lee, Rachel Ann

Inspection date 13 August 2019 Previous inspection date 13 January 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 Teaching is good. The qualified childminder has a strong knowledge of children's stage of learning. She uses this information well to help her to plan and provide stimulating experiences. The childminder enthusiastically joins in with children's play. Consequently, children are confident, independent learners who make good progress. n The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. She asks children questions as they play, to which they eagerly respond. Children are confident when talking to others and develop a rich range of vocabulary. n Partnerships with parents are excellent. Parents are extremely pleased with the care routines that the childminder provides. They feel they are well informed about their children's achievements and receive ideas to further promote their children's development. This promotes continuity in children's care and learning. n The childminder is clear in her expectations for children's behaviour. She is a good role

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This provision is good

model and teaches children how to keep themselves and others safe. For example, they learn to tidy away toys to remove trip hazards for younger children. Children are tolerant and kind to each other. n The childminder is committed to improving her practice and the outcomes for children. She considers the views of parents and children to ensure that planned developments are pertinent. n Occasionally, the childminder misses some opportunities for children to practise their early counting skills during activities. n The childminder has not fully explored further ways to build on her professional development to help enhance the good-quality teaching and outcomes for children.

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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 extend opportunities for children to practise their counting skills to help support their early mathematical understanding n explore opportunities for professional development to enhance the good levels of teaching even further.

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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 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. n The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands the signs and symptoms of possible abuse. She knows the procedures to follow if she has any concerns. The childminder has ensured her mandatory training is up to date. Consequently, she is knowledgeable about signs that a child may be at risk of being exposed to extreme ideas or behaviours. The childminder regularly works with other professionals. She discusses priorities for children's learning for those preparing to transfer to school. This contributes to continuity in children's learning. The childminder uses risk assessments effectively to identify and minimise potential hazards in her home, garden and while on outings. She has effective systems in place to review the progress children make over time. The childminder tracks how children are progressing and identifies any areas where they may require additional support.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses observations of children's play to identify their next steps in learning. She provides interesting and enjoyable activities which encourage children's participation and engagement. For example, the childminder helps children to create their own cupcakes with play dough. Children concentrate for sustained periods of time and focus well, adding details to make their cupcakes unique. The childminder offers a wide choice of toys and resources for children of all ages to help support their learning. Children make choices about their own play and develop their own ideas and interests. For example, children enjoy role play in the shop, collaborating with each other about whose turn it is to serve.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is calm and gentle in her interactions with children and helps them to form secure emotional attachments. Children build secure bonds with her. The childminder knows the children very well and responds sensitively to their individual needs. For example, the childminder recognises when children need a cuddle. The childminder provides a good range of opportunities that help to promote children's good health. For example, she engages children in outdoor learning and visits. The childminder is a good role model, demonstrating good manners and supporting children to learn social skills, such as sharing. The childminder provides a safe, welcoming environment and children settle with ease. She uses age-appropriate boundaries to help children understand expectations. Children's behaviour is good.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress from their individual starting points. They learn skills that will help them at school. For example, children practise recognising and writing their name and develop early mark-making skills. Children develop good relationships with the childminder and their peers. They are supported to acquire self-care skills, such as opening containers in their lunch boxes. Children develop good social skills. They learn to value and respect the feelings and opinions of others at toddler groups.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY431888 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10070218 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 3 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 13 January 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Hollywood, Chesterfield. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Tuesday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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