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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are happy in this welcoming home-from-home setting and they thoroughly enjoy spending time here. The childminder and her assistant develop caring and nurturing relationships with the children. Children are keen to play with the resources and activities set out for them or they independently select something from the storage boxes in the playroom. Children of all ages enjoy playing with the construction resources and small-world toys. Younger children develop their physical skills as they connect pieces together to build towers. Older children construct with a purpose and add a story as they build stairs to guide the 'queen' to the 'palace'. Children show interest and perseverance as they play, for example when they try to join pieces of wooden train track in different ways.

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The provision is good

Children behave very well. The childminder has clear expectations for children's behaviour and makes good use of praise and reward when they follow the rules. When the children ask for a snack, they know that they need to tidy away the toys first and they work together to achieve this. Children manage their own personal care needs well and learn to keep themselves safe. For example, they demonstrate good hygiene practices and know they wash their hands to 'wash the germs away'.

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need to do better?

n The childminder and her assistant are committed to providing quality care and learning for all children. The childminder has systems in place to monitor practice, identify areas for improvement and address any training needs. Consequently, children benefit from adults' increased knowledge and skills. The childminder is proactive at keeping up to date with her core training, such as first aid and safeguarding. n The childminder provides a cosy environment for children to read and enjoy books. Children listen keenly as the childminder animatedly reads stories. However, the childminder does not encourage the children to think about what they have read and the new words that have been introduced to build on their vocabulary even further. n The childminder provides plentiful outdoor activities for children. They visit soft- play centres to build on their social and physical development and go on walks in

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the local community to learn about the area where they live. n Children benefit from opportunities to learn about the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle. They walk to and from school daily with the childminder and benefit from physical activities in the childminder's large garden. They enjoy freshly cooked, nutritious meals provided by the childminder and learn the importance of making healthy food choices. n Creative activities are planned so that children can complete them in their own way to show their uniqueness and express themselves. However, there are

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29 October 2021 times when the adult quickly steps in to help the children and they are not given the time they might need to think critically and problem-solve. n There are positive and trusting relationships between the childminder and parents. Parents speak very highly of the childminder's service. The childminder shares information with parents about children's care routines and daily activities. She supports them to continue their child's learning at home through a range of activity ideas. Parents communicate with the childminder what the children have done at home. She uses this information to inform the planning of her setting. n The curriculum is stimulating, engaging and sequenced, and is planned effectively to meet all children's individual needs. The childminder has a clear view of what she wants the children to learn and experience during their time with her. Consequently, all children make good progress in readiness for their

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eventual move to school. n The childminder adapted her provision in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Children now leave their parents at the door following the revised collection and drop-off arrangements. The childminder and her assistant are both calm and relaxed, which creates a settled and secure environment. Children are so settled that they have not been affected by this procedure change.

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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 the current local procedures to protect children from harm. They know how to identify the signs of abuse, including possible radicalisation, as well as how to report any concerns that they may have. The childminder carries out thorough risk assessments of her environment to ensure that children are safe. All required information and records, such as parents' consent for varied purposes, are in place. Policies and procedures are updated and shared with parents effectively, to help ensure the smooth and consistent running of the setting.

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should:

n provide children with more opportunities to think about what they have read, build on the meaning of new words and involve them in repeated refrains n give children the time they need to work things out for themselves and process their own thoughts to develop their problem-solving skills further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY560663 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10190594 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 12 Number of children on roll 27 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 2. She works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector observed the quality of education and carried out a joint observation to assess the quality of teaching and learning. The childminder evaluated her practice. n The childminder and the inspector had a learning walk of the setting, where they discussed how the childminder uses the premises and resources for children's care and learning. n The inspector sampled a selection of documentation, including evidence of the suitability of household members, insurance and the childminder's training. n The inspector spoke to the childminder, her assistant and children throughout the inspection. n Parents were spoken to and their views were taken account of.

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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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