Childminder in Derbyshire

Inspection date 19 August 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 provides a warm, welcoming environment where children feel happy and secure. She knows the children well and forms strong bonds with them. The childminder offers good-quality teaching and experiences to help children make good progress in their learning and development. n Partnerships with parents are very good. The childminder shares information about their child's day and which activities they have enjoyed, through daily discussions. Parents comment that they are very happy with the care provided and the strong attachments their children have with the childminder. They hold her in extremely high regard. n The childminder supports children's communication skills well. She encourages interesting conversations and asks questions to enhance their thinking and problem- solving skills. The childminder repeats words and introduces new words such as 'ignition' to extend their vocabulary effectively.

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This provision is good

n Children confidently share their memories and experiences from their visits to parks, local farms and strawberry picking. For example, they recall the loud noise the cow made and how juicy the strawberries were. n The childminder reviews her practice effectively. She seeks the views of parents and reflects on her provision to help the drive for continual improvement. n The childminder does not make the most of ways to extend children's understanding and awareness of diversity.

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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 the opportunities to develop children's awareness of people and communities that differ from their own experiences.

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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 and development. n The inspector talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents in written comments. n The inspector viewed the areas of the home used by children. n The inspector viewed relevant documentation, including evidence of paediatric first-aid training and suitability checks.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands what to do if she has concerns about a child's well-being. She is alert to the signs of abuse and neglect. The childminder has robust policies and procedures to help her keep children safe and well. They contain the required information and she understands how to use them. The childminder develops her professional skills well. She recently attended training that helped her extend her knowledge of supporting learning outdoors. The childminder monitors children's progress well. She identifies gaps in their learning and supports and plans appropriate next steps to meet their individual needs. Parents are aware of how their children are developing and know what the childminder is helping children to learn next. The childminder has developed positive relationships with staff at settings that children attend. They share information with each other to help continuity in children's care and

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plays alongside children to promote their understanding and extend their individual interests. She helps younger children to learn about different textures as they experiment with a variety of materials such as sand. The childminder demonstrates how to use the moulds to make shapes. She makes the most of opportunities to encourage children's early mathematical skills, including using simple counting with them and introducing mathematical language, such as 'big' and 'little'. The childminder gets involved in role-play games role modelling how to use a hammer. Children are creative and imaginative as they access the toolbox and spend time with the tools pretending to repair the gate. The childminder engages them in meaningful conversations to help them understand why it is good to share and take turns. Children learn to consider the needs of others as they take turns driving the car round the garden.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides settling-in sessions and gains information from parents about children's routines and care needs prior to starting. This enables her to build early attachments with children. Children benefit from good support for their social and emotional development. They are secure and settle well in the childminder's care. They snuggle in to her when they want to rest and happily play alongside her. The childminder provides consistent, gentle reminders to support children's understanding of rules and boundaries. Children behave well. They have many opportunities to play outdoors to build on their physical skills, for example, they kick and throw balls.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. They learn a range of key skills that will help them for their future learning. For example, they understand and follow simple instructions and undertake personal care routines, such as washing their hands. Children are eager to join in and explore. They make decisions about their play and learn to share and take turns. Children communicate well. They confidently engage in conversations with the childminder and visitors.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY545166 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10095148 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 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder was registered in 2017 and lives in Matlock, Derbyshire. She works Monday to Thursday, all year round, from 8am until 6pm. The childminder holds qualified teacher status. She 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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