Childminder EY550388

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

The childminder creates a welcoming environment where children thrive. Children demonstrate that they feel happy, safe and secure. They develop close bonds with the childminder and the other children, and this contributes positively to children's well-being. For example, children chat happily among themselves as they play, and move around the rooms with confidence.

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The provision is good

Children are well behaved, kind and considerate. They take turns with others during play and are well mannered. Children enjoy their time with the childminder and have plenty of fun. For instance, they giggle as they decorate the childminder as a Christmas tree. They use their imagination well and select baubles and stars and refer to the childminder as 'sparkling'.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for all children she cares for. She knows the children well and plans exciting activities to help promote their learning. This is evident when the children take part in an activity to make 'reindeer food'. They have a positive attitude towards this new activity and are willing to have a go. Children are well motivated and enthused. They use their small-muscle skills effectively. They squeeze marzipan into little pieces and scoop up and stir the ingredients, such as porridge and bird seed.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is committed to her role. She reflects on her practice well to identify improvements. For example, since her registration, she has changed the layout of her playroom and now children can easily access the toys and resources for themselves. This helps their emerging independence skills. The childminder frequently attends network meetings delivered by the local authority. This helps to ensure her knowledge and skills are up to date. The childminder always ensures that mandatory training is refreshed, including her first-aid and safeguarding training. n The childminder delivers a well-balanced curriculum. She follows children's immediate interests and promotes their learning through play. She finds out about their current experiences at home and widens these to support children's future learning. For instance, she takes children on nature walks to develop their experiences and understanding of wildlife. Children listen to birds, collect leaves

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and make homes for hedgehogs. They also learn to climb trees safely. n The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She uses her knowledge of each child to offer opportunities that support their learning. For example, to help teach the children about size and to develop their mathematical skills, the childminder created 'Santa's workshop', where children showed curiosity in the content of the presents and thoroughly enjoyed wrapping them.

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need to do better?

19 December 2019 They spent time estimating and talking about the size of paper they would need for each present. However, at times, the childminder does not provide extra challenge to extend children's learning and thinking skills to a higher level. n The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills. She introduces new words, such as 'marzipan' and 'suet', to increase older children's vocabulary as they make the 'reindeer food'. She asks the children questions to check whether they remember what ingredients they have used. However, at times, the childminder misses opportunities for children to extend their already good language and conversation skills to an outstanding level. n The childminder forms strong partnerships with parents and other settings children attend. She keeps parents regularly informed about their children's achievements. She asks them for regular information about their children's

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learning and development at home. Children benefit from a comprehensive, joined-up approach to their care and learning. n The childminder sets good examples and provides clear explanations to support children's understanding of positive behaviour. For example, she talks to children in a calm and constructive manner. Children learn to share resources fairly, take turns and respect the feelings of others. Older children offer a helping hand to the younger ones. For example, they help them to peel stickers to stick on their pictures. n The childminder helps children to adopt healthy lifestyles. For example, children eat healthy food and know that they need to wash their hands at specific times throughout the day. Children enjoy the outdoors and benefit from fresh air and exercise. For instance, they pretend to be rabbits as they hop around the garden and collect leaves to use in the mud kitchen to create dinner.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her responsibility to protect children from harm and keep them safe. This includes ensuring her home is safe and secure. She consistently identifies and checks the environment to ensure potential hazards are minimised. The childminder is aware of any signs and symptoms relating to child protection concerns and is alert to any changes to the local authority safeguarding procedures. She knows what to do and who to contact should she have a concern about a child in her care. She attends regular training to update her knowledge and gain an understanding of the wider aspects of child protection.

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should:

n make the most of opportunities for children to practise their spoken language to further promote their conversation skills

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should:

19 December 2019 n provide increased levels of challenge to extend children's thinking and learning further, particularly the older children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY550388 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10126859 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 to 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 32 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Overseal, Derbyshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for Christmas week, bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the areas of the home used for childminding. She spoke to the children and the childminder at convenient times throughout the inspection. She completed a learning walk with the childminder and discussed how she delivers her curriculum. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder and held discussions with her about children's learning and her teaching. n The inspector observed the quality of education provided by the childminder and assessed the impact this has on children's learning and development. n The inspector took account of parents' views through reviewing a sample of their written feedback. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including the childminder's training certificates, insurance policy, records of attendance and safeguarding policy. She looked at evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.

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Inspection activities

19 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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Inspection activities

19 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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