Childminder EY422005

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n Through discussion, the childminder confidently described the procedure she would follow if she had any concerns about the welfare of a child in her care. She has attended training to keep her safeguarding knowledge up to date. The childminder knows the warning signs of abuse and wider safeguarding issues. n The childminder understands the importance of creating an environment that is safe and secure. For example, she carries out daily checks of the premises to remove any hazards and ensures the doors are locked. n The childminder recognises the importance of partnership working with parents and other providers to promote consistency in children's care and learning. For example, she explains how she talks to parents at the end of the day to discuss what the children have done while in her care. n The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of how young children learn and how to promote their development. She is aware of her

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responsibility to assess children's learning. The childminder talked about the curriculum she intends to offer to children. She explains how she would plan activities that reflect their needs and interests and to help them to achieve. n The childminder understands the need to provide children with experiences that suit their individual interests, preferences and learning needs. She talked about how she would provide children with extra experiences to aid their future learning. For example, taking children to the library to give them more opportunities to choose from and look at a wider range of books. n The childminder describes her high expectations for children's behaviour. She talked about the strategies she would use to support children in behaving well. She is aware of the need to give children clear and consistent boundaries for behaviour and to teach them to be kind and respectful to others. She discusses

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how she would encourage and support children in learning to share and take turns. n The childminder understands the importance of promoting healthy lifestyles for children. She intends to work with families to ensure children are provided with a healthy diet, opportunities for regular outdoor play and time for relaxation and rest. The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of how to support children's independence and confidence. She describes ways to help children understand about similarities and differences between people. n The childminder understands the importance of reflecting on her practice to identify and address areas for development to help continually improve her service. She talked about how she would obtain parents' feedback to help her identify what she does well and what she could improve.

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This provision meets requirements

10 December 2019 There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY422005 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10074696 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 to 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 4 May 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Alfreton, Derby. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except during Christmas week, bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds relevant early years qualifications at level 3 and provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector conducted a learning walk with the childminder and discussed how she delivered her curriculum. n The inspector asked the childminder questions throughout the inspection to establish her understanding of how to safeguard children, and how she intends to monitor children's learning and development. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she will meet children's behavioural and learning needs to prepare them for school. n The inspector viewed relevant documentation, including the childminder's paediatric first-aid training certificate and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about her practice and procedures for keeping children safe.

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Inspection activities

10 December 2019 We carried out this inspection 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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10 December 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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