Childminder in Derbyshire

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision is good

Children demonstrate that they thoroughly enjoy their time in the childminder's care, and feel happy, safe and secure. They quickly settle in this warm and welcoming provision as they are skilfully supported by the enthusiastic childminder. Children giggle with delight, cuddle the childminder and bond with their peers, while exploring the environment.

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The provision is good

Overall, the childminder has high expectations for children. She provides a stimulating environment and activities that excite their learning. For example, all children join in a music session and happily sing popular songs and use musical instruments. They bang and shake the instruments, expressing their own ideas. They use their fingers delicately as they play the piano and do the actions to the songs. Older children know the words and sing them confidently. These opportunities help children to develop their listening and language skills effectively.

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The provision is good

Children are well behaved. They move freely around the rooms, selecting their own play materials. Children are comfortable in their surroundings, and are confident and well motivated. They take turns and share the equipment. For example, young children share books and wait patiently to turn the pages of the book as the childminder reads to them. They sit and listen attentively and enjoy the story.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows the children in her care. She assesses the children to establish their levels of development. As a result, she is able to identify suitably challenging next steps in learning for all children. The childminder offers a well- planned curriculum that provides opportunities for children to follow their own interests and select their own play. However, on occasion, she misses opportunities to support children's thinking, to help them solve problems for themselves. n Partnership with parents is well established and effective. The childminder obtains in-depth information from parents when children first start. She finds out about what their child can do and their current experiences at home. She uses this information to help plan activities that support children's learning from the outset. The childminder widens their experiences to aid their future learning. For example, she teaches children about nature. This is evident as they watch and

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listen to birds in the garden and talk about them eating worms for their dinner. n Children are provided with opportunities to use their small-muscle skills. Young children make marks, and older children draw recognisable pictures, such as rabbits and houses. Children play freely with jigsaws and fix the pieces together, using their hand-eye coordination effectively. Younger children are learning to

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13 January 2020 count as they play, and older children sequence numbers accurately to help develop their early mathematical skills. n The childminder adopts a calm and supportive approach and is a good role model. She interacts well with children. Children receive lots of praise for their efforts, to build on their increasing self-esteem and confidence. They play cooperatively with each other, and older children readily help the younger ones. They show them how to use the toys, such as the shape shorter, and give them cuddles when they have finished. All children from an early age display a positive disposition towards learning. n The childminder supports children's emotional and physical well-being effectively. She talks to children about keeping themselves safe and attends to their intimate care needs well. She supports children's good hygiene and encourages them to wipe their noses and wash their hands. Children learn about

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need to do better?

the importance of brushing their teeth, which they do daily. They have opportunities to play and exercise outside. The childminder promotes healthy eating and explains to children about the food they eat. For example, she talks about the vitamins in food with the older children and explains that pomegranates are good for your eyes and skin. n The childminder is very organised. She implements rigorous policies and procedures to ensure the effective organisation of her provision. She is reflective and works well with her co-childminder and assistant. Since the last inspection, the childminder has altered the way she sets out the toys to help younger children access them for themselves. The childminder attends training to gain additional knowledge and ideas. For example, she has attended a course on how to promote children's vocabulary. She informs the inspector that this has helped her to encourage older children to use their words more effectively. This then

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant have a good understanding of their role in safeguarding children. They recognise the possible signs and symptoms of abuse. They are aware of the correct reporting procedures to follow if they have a concern. The childminder completes regular training and endeavours to keep her knowledge of wider safeguarding matters up to date. She promotes children's safety well. For example, she ensures her home is safe and secure and closely supervises children at all times. The childminder carries out risk assessments to help to minimise any potential hazards and risks to children.

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should:

13 January 2020 n make the most of opportunities that arise to help children to think of solutions and solve problems for themselves.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY357400 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10131209 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 7 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 7 January 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007 and works daily with her co-childminder and assistant in Heanor, Derbyshire. She receives funding to provide free early years education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder holds a degree in children and young people's services. The childminding provision operates Monday to Wednesday from 6.30am until 6pm, Thursday from 7.30am until 5.30pm, and Friday from 3.30pm until 5.30pm all year round, except for Christmas, bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector carried out a learning walk with the childminder and discussed how she delivers her curriculum. She spoke to the children, the co-childminder and the assistant at convenient times throughout the inspection. 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 completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder and held discussions with her about the children's learning and her teaching. n The inspector took account of parents' views through reviewing a sample of their written feedback and by speaking to some parents during the inspection. n The inspector reviewed 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 and working in

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Inspection activities

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

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