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 thrive with this caring childminder who provides a warm, nurturing environment. Children feel confident and happy with the childminder, laughing as they sing songs with her. Tired children return to the childminder for comfort, choosing favourite books to read as they recharge with a cuddle. The childminder is in tune with the children in her care, adapting plans to meet their needs. For example, changing mealtimes to accommodate tired toddlers' naps.

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The provision is good

The experienced childminder uses her knowledge of child development to plan engaging activities. These take account of children's interests and support them to move towards their next stage of learning. There is a strong curriculum focused on helping children feel loved, happy, and secure. Children confidently explore the childminder's home and access toys that interest them.

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The provision is good

The childminder supports children's communication and language development well. She interprets the needs of very young children through their non-verbal communication. The childminder adopts good teaching methods to support early language skills. For example using sign language to accompany interactions with children as they play, incorporating signs to support their understanding.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a sound understanding of how children learn. She observes children and plans a range of activities that build on what they know and can already do. The childminder uses children's interests to engage and motivate them in their learning. n The childminder is aware of how children build their physical development. She provides children with outdoor, physical play opportunities. For instance, taking children out on walks to local parks and to forest school sessions, so they can develop their physical skills. The childminder is currently developing her garden to create a child-friendly space to play and grow plants. n The childminder weaves literacy throughout her provision, encouraging children's love of books and reading. Young children look at books independently, handling them confidently. Children return to favourite books, listening intently as the childminder reads in a way that engages them. They

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take regular visits to the library to build on children's love of books and learn about the world. n The childminder supports children's communication and language skills successfully. She thoughtfully models language throughout play. The childminder engages children in conversation, repeating words so children hear them pronounced correctly. The childminder is skilled in the use of sign language and uses this to develop children's communication skills. For example, young children

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13 June 2022 are encouraged to communicate choices using sign language, confirming they would like snack or a drink. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents praise the childminder for her caring nature, and they are pleased their children are excited to attend. Parents comment that they receive daily information about their children's experiences and care. However, the childminder does not always share children's next steps for learning with parents to provide continuity in children's development. n The childminder has considered the information she needs from families before children start with her. She works hard to settle children and make the transition as easy for them as possible. Working with parents to create individualised settling-in plans to support emotional well-being. n The childminder has a sound knowledge of all aspects of childcare and development. She understands the changing shape of childhood in Britain,

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need to do better?

particularly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The childminder recognises that children are spending increasing amounts of time online. However, she does not consistently share information with parents about how to keep children safe when doing so. n The childminder works collaboratively with other settings to ensure good outcomes for children in her care. The childminder has a good understanding of what children need to know to move successfully on to the next stage of their education. This helps support the child and family.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder knows the different types of abuse along with the signs and symptoms. She has 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 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 completes regular risk assessments to ensure the premises are safe and secure. The childminder updates her safeguarding knowledge. This means she is able to keep children safe.

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should:

n improve information sharing with parents, particularly regarding children's next steps, to support children's continued learning at home n promote further opportunities to support parents' understanding of online safety through information sharing.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY484415 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10231959 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 6 Date of previous inspection 15 September 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Dronfield, Derbyshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of a singing activity with the childminder. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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

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