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 show a positive attitude to learning. One-year-old children show great concentration and perseverance when they attempt to fit two pieces of a wooden train track together. They look and smile at the childminder, showing a sense of achievement when they do this. Two-year-old children celebrate their achievements in other ways. For example, when they pull up a zip on their all-in- one suits before they play outside, they ask the childminder to give them a fist bump. This helps to praise their positive behaviour. The routines children have at home are replicated in the childminder's home. For example, the childminder knows when children need to eat and sleep. This helps them to feel safe and secure.

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The provision is good

The childminder knows the children well. She supports children to learn new skills, such as when they play with water in the garden. For example, children learn how to use a pipette to transport water. Children develop an understanding of words when they hear the childminder use language to describe their actions. For example, when they use spoons to mix water and soil the childminder says, 'Are you stirring and mixing.' Children are creative and keen to explore and investigate how musical instruments work. They bang and shake the instruments to explore how the sounds can change.

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need to do better?

n The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. For example, when she asks children questions, she gives them plenty of time to think and respond. When the childminder sings nursery rhymes, she stops before the end, encouraging children to finish the rhyme. n The childminder is aware that during the COVID-19 pandemic, some children had fewer opportunities to mix with other children. To help this, she provides children with experiences to develop their social skills. For example, she takes them to toddler groups, where they can mix with other adults and children. n Parents and carers provide positive comments about the childminder. They say that she shows compassion, enthusiasm and always opens the door with a big smile when their children arrive. n The childminder shares information with parents and carers about their children's achievements, daily routines and activities they have enjoyed. She

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encourages parents to continue to support children's learning at home. For example, she supports them to sing familiar rhymes with their children. This helps to provide a united approach to supporting children's development. n The childminder helps children to learn how food grows. Children help her to grow fruit and vegetables in her garden, such as beetroot, sweetcorn, potatoes and strawberries. The childminder offers children nutritious and healthy meals,

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8 September 2022 snacks and drinks to promote their good health. n The childminder observes and assesses children's learning. She uses this information, along with parents and carers suggestions, to identify what children need to learn next. For example, she encourages younger children to begin to walk. The childminder places toys and objects on top of low-level furniture to encourage children to stand. She holds onto their hands, both hands first and then one hand, to support them to walk. This helps to develop their confidence, balance and coordination. n Children develop an understanding of their local community, for example, when they go for walks with the childminder. The childminder encourages children to collect natural objects, such as fir cones and leaves. She provides opportunities for children to explore the objects they collect, such as to feel and smell them. However, occasionally, the childminder does not build on children's knowledge

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to help them to learn as much as possible. One example is when children pretend to make pancakes and cookies, she does not help them to understand how these could be cooked. n The childminder helps to raise children's self-esteem. For example, she praises their achievements, such as when they recognise the correct colour of an object they play with. However, occasionally, she does not help children to understand why rules and boundaries exist. This is to help them develop their knowledge of how they can keep themselves safe.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder completes safeguarding training to keep her knowledge current. She understands how to identify if a child is at significant risk of harm. This includes being able to recognise if children are being drawn into radicalisation or extreme views. She knows the procedure to follow if she has concerns about a child in her care. This helps to promote their safety. The childminder carries out risk assessments of the environment to help ensure it is safe for children to play in. She maintains a clean and tidy home. The childminder uses safety gates to stop children from entering parts of her home unaccompanied.

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should:

n extend teaching skills to consistently build further on children's knowledge n support children to understand why rules and boundaries exist and how they can keep themselves safe.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2534703 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10215171 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 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. She operates during school term time from 7.30am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She 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 has 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 and inspector completed a learning walk and discussed how the curriculum supports children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n Children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She reviewed a sample of documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n Written feedback from parents was reviewed by the inspector, who took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

8 September 2022 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

8 September 2022 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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