Childminder, Out-of school day care in Derby

This provision meets requirements

Children take part in a varied range of experiences, both before and after school. The childminder has high expectations for what children can achieve. Children enjoy taking part in baking activities. They follow instructions and confidently use their mathematical skills as they weigh and measure ingredients. Children talk about what food is healthy and what food should be eaten less often, as a treat. They have opportunity to learn about keeping themselves safe. The childminder teaches children to use equipment such as food mixers, knives and scissors safely.

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Older children are good role models for younger children. They eagerly take on responsibility for helping their younger friends. They demonstrate to younger children how to use tools, such as icing bags, to decorate Christmas cookies. Children develop self-confidence and are willing to give things a go. They have a positive attitude towards learning.

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This provision meets requirements

Children engage enthusiastically in meaningful conversations. They listen to each other's views and opinions. Children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in the care of the childminder. They ask questions of each other and confidently share their knowledge. Older children explain to younger children that an aardvark has a sticky tongue that is about 30 centimetres long. The childminder helps younger children understand how long this is. She compares the length of the aardvark's tongue to the length of a school ruler.

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n The childminder builds close relationships with children and has a secure knowledge of their personal needs. She regularly talks with children to find out about their interests and what they enjoy doing the most. Children tell the inspector that they really enjoy their time with the childminder. They look forward to completing a wide range of exciting creative activities and taking part in dancing competitions with their friends. n Children are encouraged to develop high levels of independence and make their own choices about what to play with. They express their imagination as they act out the Christmas nativity story using props such as knitted puppets. Children gleefully sing Christmas carols as they play. n Children enjoy spending time with each other and form good friendships. They confidently help themselves to paper and pens and sit together as they draw pictures. Children happily talk and laugh with each other as they play.

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n The childminder provides a quiet and comfortable space for children who wish to relax and rest after their school day. Children enjoy selecting books from the childminder's extensive collection. They snuggle down together on the sofa while

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19 December 2019 reading stories. n Children demonstrate very good concentration skills as they take part in activities that interest them. They compete against each other as they play board games that require a good level of patience. Older children support younger children to count the dots on dice. Younger children confidently name the numbers of the square they land on. The childminder gives children plenty of praise and encouragement for their achievements. This helps to raise children's confidence and self-esteem. n Children's health and well-being are given high priority. They enjoy healthy snacks and are encouraged to drink water to stay well hydrated. Children walk to and from school each day and have plenty of opportunity to use the childminder's garden to be physically energetic. n The childminder evaluates her setting well and keeps up to date with required training to maintain her early years knowledge. Parents spoken to during the

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inspection all praised the standards of care given by the childminder. They know that their children are happy. Parents describe the childminder in very positive ways, for example saying she is 'very friendly, reliable and professional'. n The childminder works closely with the teachers at the local school to share information about children's care and well-being. Any messages from the school are passed on to parents to help ensure an effective flow of information. n Children are self assured and know what makes them unique and special. However, the childminder does not fully develop children's awareness of diversity and culture in the wider world.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. She knows how to make a referral to the local safeguarding partnership should she have concerns about the welfare of a child in her care. The childminder conducts risk assessments of her home and for outings. This helps her to promote children's safety and ensure that hazards are minimised. The childminder ensures her knowledge is up to date by attending regular safeguarding training and maintains her first-aid qualification.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY370868 Local authority Derby Inspection number 10132508 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 4 to 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 9 January 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Littleover, Derbyshire. She operates term time only from 7.30am until 8.50am and from 3.30pm until 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds qualified teacher status.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector spoke with children and parents to gain their views of the childminder's provision. n The inspector observed the childminder interacting with the children. The childminder and inspector evaluated the range of activities on offer to the children. n The childminder and the inspector discussed matters relating to safeguarding and the self-evaluation process. n The inspector reviewed relevant documentation, such as training certificates and public liability insurance.

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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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