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 enjoy their time with the childminder. They have fun engaging with her during activities that interest them. Children smile and laugh regularly, with each other and the childminder. They show that they feel safe. Children express their preferences to the childminder and sing songs confidently in front of new people.

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The provision is good

Children are encouraged to persist when they face challenges. They ask the childminder to help them clip two attachable toys together. The childminder says, 'You can do it', and holds one of the toys steady. She explains to 'push hard' as children have a go. Children show determination, continuing to push until the toys click together. The childminder gives children enthusiastic praise for their success. She encourages them to have another try to embed their learning. Children are becoming independent and developing good strength for small hand movements.

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The provision is good

Children follow familiar routines well. They sit with the childminder for lunch and they all eat together. The childminder makes lunchtime a really social occasion. Children talk about the food they have that day. One child shares that they have a 'big' sandwich. Another child says 'wow' in response and they both giggle. Children learn to take turns. They explain it is the childminder's turn to choose a book.

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need to do better?

n The childminder reviews her practice regularly. She considers how she can expand activities to support children's development further. The childminder attends training that is relevant to the learning needs of the children in her care. For example, she has completed a course on supporting children with speech, language and communication needs. n Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are making good progress in their learning. The childminder works well with professionals, other settings and parents. She talks to them regularly to make sure she is providing consistent and effective support for children with SEND. n The childminder plans activities considering children's interests and learning needs. She makes sure she covers all areas of learning with children. The childminder uses information from parents to make sure children get a broad range of learning experiences. For example, she takes children to the local

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library where they get to look at a wide range of books and listen to a storyteller. n The childminder supports children's literacy skills well. She makes books fun, using expressive voices and singing children's favourite songs that link to stories. The childminder sounds out the first letter of words to help children's early reading skills. Children enjoy looking through pages in books. They name objects and ask the childminder, 'What is this?', to learn new words. Children are able to

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28 February 2020 recall the lines in their favourite nursery rhymes, such as, 'Humpty Dumpty had a great fall'. n Children show that they want to learn. They maintain focus on activities for long periods of time for their age. Children enjoy achieving success and receiving praise for their efforts. They smile with glee when they show the childminder and visitors the robots they have made with building blocks. n Children's learning is developing well in expressive arts and design. They really enjoy singing songs and performing the actions. Children have a good knowledge of a wide range of musical instruments. They know how to play them and learn which words describe the sounds they make. The childminder uses children's love for singing to expand their knowledge further in other areas of learning. Children develop a good understanding of mathematics. They are able to select the correct number of ducks while singing 'Three little ducks went

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swimming one day'. Children then remove one duck when 'only two little ducks came back'. n The childminder uses information from parents to help her make accurate assessments of children's development. She shares regular updates with parents on their children's progress and their next steps in learning. However, she does not provide specific enough ideas for parents on how they can help children's learning at home. n The childminder is good at supporting children's emotional well-being and self- care skills. She gives children who are potty training reassurance and encouragement, using a kind tone of voice. The childminder makes hygiene routines fun. She sings a song with children as they wash their hands. The childminder says that their hands are 'squeaky clean' and children laugh in response. n The childminder does not provide enough opportunities for children to learn about technology. In particular, she does not teach children how to use a

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computer or how they can keep safe when online.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of the signs that may indicate a concern about a child's welfare. She is clear on the procedures to follow if she has a concern or if an allegation is made against a person living or working on the premises. The childminder ensures the premises are safe for children. For example, she has a stairgate to prevent children gaining access to the stairs. The childminder keeps a close eye on the children, making sure she is nearby should they need her.

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should:

28 February 2020 n provide more opportunities for children to use computers and learn how to keep themselves safe online n improve information sharing with parents, giving more specific ideas about how they can support children's learning at home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 207557 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10062463 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 8 Date of previous inspection 7 September 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1993 and lives in Tupton, Chesterfield. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as qualification certificates, policies and procedures. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through the written questionnaire they had completed. n The inspector spoke to children and the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector viewed all areas of the premises used by children.

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Inspection activities

28 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

28 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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