Childminder EY266741

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children are happy and content while in the care of the childminder and have fun together. They laugh and cheer as they successfully stack shapes in a tower without it toppling over. Children behave well during routines. For example, during mealtimes, children have placemats with pictures of people known to them. This contributes to their emotional well-being.

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The provision is good

Children's learning is supported well by the childminder. She has high expectations for their achievements and understands how to assess their development. As a result, she supports them to make the progress they are capable of. Children show the childminder what they would like to do. For example, they point to a book on the shelf that they would like to read with her. Children are learning how to enjoy safe play. The childminder gently explains to children why they should not climb on the furniture. Children listen and understand these boundaries and respond appropriately to her. She gives them praise and encouragement for this, and this builds children's self-esteem.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows what children need to learn next. She plans and adapts activities that cover all areas of learning and builds on children's knowledge, ready for their next stage of development. The childminder supports young children's communication and language skills well. For example, she provides a narrative to their play and sings nursery rhymes with them. Children happily sing along with her and perform the actions to 'incy wincy spider'. n Since her last inspection, the childminder has addressed all actions raised, which has improved the quality of her provision. She makes sure children's welfare is promoted and records important information about children in her care, for example their times of attendance, medication and any accidents or incidents they have. However, the childminder has not made sure her certificate of registration is displayed. This is a breach of the requirements of the early years

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need to do better?

foundation stage, but has no impact on the care and learning provided to children. n The childminder regularly shares information with other settings that children attend. As a result, children benefit from consistency in their development across different providers. The childminder keeps parents up to date with their children's development. She gives parents ideas to help support their children in their learning at home. For example, she has provided parents with information books about how to prepare children for using the toilet. This helps children to gain the skills needed for when they start school. n The childminder keeps her professional development up to date by attending appropriate childcare courses. This has helped her gain a deeper understanding

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4 February 2020 of what children like to do and how they like to learn. For example, she has provided children with various-sized cardboard boxes, which they incorporate into their play. Children are interested in putting play equipment into the boxes and working out why large toys will not fit into small boxes. This helps to trigger children's curiosity and improve their problem-solving skills. n The childminder provides children with suitable experiences to support their development. She provides them with opportunities where they can use their imagination and develop the strength in their hands, ready for the next stage in their learning. For example, she encourages children to use rolling pins and cutters on an imaginary piece of dough. At times, the childminder does not fully extend children's experiences or broaden their opportunities. n The childminder supports children to learn about different cultures and

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need to do better?

celebrations. For example, children learn about a variety of festivals throughout the year, such as Diwali, Christmas and Easter. This gives children the opportunity to learn about other traditions and life in modern Britain.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder confidently describes the signs and symptoms of child abuse. She knows how to share any concerns she may have about children in her care with the relevant child protection agencies. The childminder knows how to respond to any allegations of abuse or harm made about herself or anyone else living or working on the premises. She completes regular checks of the home and garden to make sure there are no risks to children's safety. This means that children in her care are appropriately protected from harm.

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Due date

ensure the certificate of registration is displayed at all times. 01/03/2020

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should:

n extend the opportunities to enhance children's play, through discussion, resources and activities, to enrich their learning experiences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY266741 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10120711 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 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 20 Date of previous inspection 5 August 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Newhall, Derbyshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 6.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she organises the play and learning experiences she provides for children. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with children during the inspection. She held a meeting with the childminder and reviewed a sample of documents, including attendance and accident records. n The inspector viewed all areas used to care for children.

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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

4 February 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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