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 are happy and feel secure with this warm, caring childminder. They seek her out for comfort when they are tired or upset. The childminder works with her husband, who is her assistant. Together, they create a warm family feel that nurtures children and helps them to thrive. The childminder and her assistant have a good understanding of what they add to a child's life.

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The provision is good

Children have access to a wide range of toys and resources inside and outside. They have free access throughout the setting. They build confidence to select what they want to do and steer their own play. Children access a well-planned curriculum. This helps them to develop the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in school.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy playing with their friends. For example, they show real joy when their friends arrive, and they hoot with laughter as they play together in the garden. Children's behaviour is good. They are encouraged to use manners. This is gently reinforced by the childminder and her assistant through reminders and praise. Children behave kindly towards each other. Sharing is encouraged with praise, and the children do so as part of the routine. For example, older children ensure that the fruit is shared fairly with children in a high chair.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a strong curriculum that ensures children are ready for their next steps in learning. The childminder understands child development. This supports her in providing a well-sequenced curriculum. Children are thriving. n Babies are happy and settled in the childminder's care. They happily snuggle up to her and seek her out when they are tired. The childminder also teaches older children to be careful around babies. For example, she gently reminds them to take care when babies have tummy time. n The childminder teaches children to be healthy. For example, she provides children with a range of healthy fruits at snack time. The childminder supports children's dental health through a range of activities and resources. For example, children discuss trips to the dentist and play with pretend teeth. n The childminder organises regular trips to extend the children's understanding of the world. Children excitedly talk about about the different parks they visit

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need to do better?

regularly. The childminder uses these visits to support children's learning and development. She has a clear understanding of what they add to children's learning. n The childminder understands the importance of good communication skills for all children. She works with parents to reduce children's dummy use, as part of a strong emphasis on language development. She identifies what children need

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9 May 2022 and puts plans in place to help their language skills. As a result, children's communication and language skills are developing well. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder goes above and beyond to support families, particularly with children's self-care skills. She understands the importance of helping children to settle and recognises parents' worries. She builds good relationships with parents. Parents are positive about the service offered by the childminder and the difference she makes to their child's life. n The childminder and her assistant have supported families well during the COVID-19 pandemic. During periods of lockdown, they delivered activity packs and books designed to support parents to continue their child's learning at home. This has continued since children returned to the childminder's care. The childminder successfully supports home learning. n The childminder understands the skills children need to be ready for school. She

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need to do better?

introduces school readiness in a way that makes children comfortable and happy with the move to school. For example, she takes younger children when she collects and drops off older children at school. She also ensures that children are independent in self-care routines and can communicate their needs. n The childminder and her assistant weave number songs and names seamlessly into play, such as by counting sandcastles in the sand tray. However, the childminder does not consistently use opportunities to further develop children's mathematical understanding of numerals.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Safeguarding is a real strength of this setting. The childminder and her assistant know the different types of abuse along with the signs and symptoms. They have a good understanding of wider safeguarding issues and how to report any concerns. The childminder knows the steps to take if she is concerned about a child or if a child makes a disclosure. The childminder understands who to contact if an allegation is made against herself or a member of her household. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments to ensure that the premises are safe and secure. The childminder and her assistant update their safeguarding knowledge. This means that they are able to keep children safe in modern Britain, for example by teaching them how to be safe online.

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should:

n extend opportunities for children to consolidate their recognition and understanding of numerals.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY485367 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10231965 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 12 Date of previous inspection 19 September 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, and from 8am to 4pm on Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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 childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector had a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the

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children. n The inspector carried out joint observations of group activities with the childminder. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the curriculum is implemented and the impact it has on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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