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 safe and secure environment the childminder provides. Parents comment on how welcoming the childminder is and how happy their children are in the 'home-from-home' atmosphere. Children arrive excited and ready to play in the specially designed playroom and garden. They immediately choose activities that interest them and are engaged and motivated in their play in the rich learning environment. The childminder has high expectations for children's learning. She provides activities that challenge children to develop skills for future learning. The childminder asks questions to support children's thinking and develop their knowledge. Children are creative and imaginative. They design puppets and talk about how they are going to make them from socks. The childminder introduces new language to the children as they discuss making their puppets 'stripy like a tiger'. Children choose to add big googly eyes. They laugh as they tell

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The provision is good

the childminder, 'Mine has got five eyes!' Children learn how to use scissors to cut pieces of felt and thread to decorate their puppets. They are encouraged by the childminder to have a go and are praised for their achievements when they succeed. The childminder is a positive role model and children are well behaved. They know to say please and thank you. Children look after the resources. They tidy up activities when they have finished playing with them.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides an environment rich in resources that children can freely access. Children enjoy playing games. The childminder encourages children's understanding of number and quantity as they count the matching pairs. Children recognise when they have the same amount as their friends. They say, 'We have both got three pairs.' Children confidently count the total number of cards they have, which is six. n Children are confident communicators. The childminder encourages children to think and solve problems. She uses open-ended questions that help children to consider how they are going to carry out tasks and what they need to do next. n The childminder completes observations and assessments of children's learning. She has a secure understanding of what children need to learn next and what she needs to implement for them. The childminder shares her intentions with parents so they can continue to provide support to their children at home.

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need to do better?

n Children learn about festivals and celebrations in their community, such as Christmas and Easter. However, there are fewer opportunities for children to learn about cultures and communities beyond their own. n The childminder understands children's individual interests. She provides opportunities and experiences that enable children to develop their knowledge based around these interests. For example, when children show an interest in trains, the childminder arranges for them to go on a train journey so that they

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need to do better?

25 February 2020 can experience travelling on a train. n Children access information and communication technology in a safe environment. The childminder provides activities that are linked to the technology programs children access in school. This gives children the opportunity to develop skills that will support their future learning. n The childminder has very good relationships with the parents and families of the children she cares for. Parents speak highly of the childminder and state that they 'trust her' and 'would not hesitate to recommend her'. The childminder works closely with other early years settings children attend. This shared approach ensures that children receive continuity of care and consistency in their learning and development. n The childminder maintains the required training in safeguarding and holds a paediatric first-aid certificate. However, she has not considered a programme of

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professional development opportunities to broaden her skills and knowledge further. n Children enjoy the healthy, home-cooked meals. They tuck into spaghetti bolognese and help themselves to cheese that they sprinkle on top. The childminder is mindful of children's dietary and medical needs. She ensures that her environment, and the meals she provides, are safe for children. n Children have plenty of opportunities for fresh air and physical exercise outdoors. The garden is safe and secure and provides a space for children to play basketball, football, skip and practise riding a bicycle. Children also visit local parks and woods where they build dens and scramble over logs.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of how to safeguard children. She ensures her knowledge is up to date by attending training in child protection. The childminder knows the signs that might indicate a child is at risk of harm. She knows how to report any concerns and where she can get further advice from if required. The childminder is aware of wider safeguarding issues such as county lines. She has appropriate procedures in place for managing accidents and is trained in administering first aid to children.

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should:

n broaden the range of opportunities for children to learn about other cultures and communities n focus professional development on broadening existing knowledge, to help raise the quality of practice further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY431049 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10074847 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13 Date of previous inspection 23 May 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. She operates from Monday to Thursday from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round, except for Christmas, bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 6.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the areas of the home used for childminding purposes. n The inspector completed a learning walk with the childminder to discuss how she meets children's care and learning needs. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector reviewed relevant documentation, including certificates and insurance documents. n The inspector took account of the written feedback received from parents. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.

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Inspection activities

25 February 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

25 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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