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 Good

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The provision is good

Children benefit from the welcoming and homely environment that the childminder provides for them. They are happy and enjoy the time they spend with her. She is friendly and her calm nature helps children to settle quickly. Children feel safe and have developed close relationships with her and the other children. They laugh and giggle as they interact with her and enjoy playing games such as 'peekaboo'. The childminder knows the children well and uses their interest to help her plan for their individual needs. Children are enthusiastic and keen to independently explore the toys and activities the childminder provides.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations of children's behaviour. She acts as a positive role model and this helps children to know what is expected of them. The childminder encourages children to learn good manners and helps them to develop an understanding of right and wrong.

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The provision is good

The childminder promotes children's mathematical skills well. Children use mathematical language in their play, such as 'bigger' and 'taller', and learn colours with her support. They count along with the childminder the number of bricks in their towers. She encourages them to make comparisons, such as pointing to the 'tallest' and then to the 'shortest' tower.

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need to do better?

n Children's language and communication skills are developing well. The childminder speaks clearly and uses opportunities to model language well. She provides commentary as children play and repeats words back to them to help their pronunciation. The childminder introduces them to new words to develop their thinking, such as 'tumble' to describe how the tower of bricks is falling. n The childminder builds on children's prior experiences and introduces them to new ones. For example, children go for walks in the woods and look for squirrels, and enjoy nature walks with the childminder across the fields. Furthermore, they regularly visit stay and play groups, and meet up with other childminders and their minded children. These experiences help children to gain confidence and build their social skills. n Children's physical development is promoted well. They have daily access to fresh air, as they walk with the childminder to take the older children to school.

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need to do better?

The childminder supports children's personal, social and emotional development well. She places a strong focus on providing good levels of care and this helps to build children's positive self-esteem. Children are polite and show affection to the childminder and the other children. They are learning to share and take turns in their play. n The childminder is experienced and has a good understanding of how children

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need to do better?

23 January 2020 develop and learn. She provides a wide range of toys and resources that help to motivate children's curiosity. They are confident and capable learners, who display good concentrate and an enjoyment to explore and learn. Observations and assessments are used well by the childminder to build on what children know and can already do. n Children develop good hygiene practices. For example, the childminder encourages them to wash their own hands. She ensures children are provided with healthy snacks and meals and teaches them about the importance of making healthy food choices. Children grow in their independence as they develop their self-care skills, such as feeding themselves and tidying away their toys. n Partnerships with parents and other early years setting are good. The childminder keeps parents well informed about their child's day and the progress they are making. Parents comment on how happy and settled their children are

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need to do better?

and how the childminder has helped to develop their confidence and social skills. The childminder works collaboratively with the nursery school to ensure any relevant information is shared. This helps to provide children with consistency in their care and learning. n The childminder is dedicated to her role, and, overall, she reflects well on how she can further improve. She regularly seeks feedback from parents to help her to make changes to her practice. She completes mandatory training, such as first aid and food hygiene. However, she does not target her professional development precisely to help raise her knowledge and skills to the highest level. Furthermore, the daily record of older children's attendance is not always easily assessable.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues. She undertakes regular safeguarding training to keep her knowledge and skills updated. The childminder is aware of the signs and symptoms that indicate a child is at risk of harm, including from extreme behaviours. She has robust policies and procedures in place and understands how to report any concerns to the relevant agencies. The childminder implements effective risk assessments and daily checks to ensure her home is safe and secure for children. She supervises children well. For example, she ensures that they do not have unsupervised access to the family pets.

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should:

n target professional development opportunities more precisely to broaden

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should:

23 January 2020 knowledge and skills and enhance teaching practice to a higher level n make sure the daily records of children's attendance are clear and easily accessible

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY297591 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10073473 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 16 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 15 Date of previous inspection 23 May 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Hilton, Derbyshire. She operates all year round from 7am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four- year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector completed a tour of the premises with the childminder and discussed how she organises her setting. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder and spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder and looked at relevant documents, including evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of the views of other parents from written documents provided by the childminder for the inspection.

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Inspection activities

23 January 2020 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

23 January 2020 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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