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 enjoy their time at the childminder's home. Even children who are new to the setting settle in quickly. Children are keen to engage with adult-led activities. For example, children show excellent engagement levels as they use spoons to carefully scoop up small items from a large tub and tip them into cups. The childminder provides extra challenge and encourages children to match the items to the correct coloured cups. Children hold their hands up and smile with pride when they succeed. Children behave well and any minor disagreement is dealt with swiftly. For instance, when children want the same resource, the childminder models how to share and take turns. Children copy the childminder's actions as they learn to cooperate with each other.

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The provision is good

Children develop their physical skills. For example, they enjoy listening to music and songs. They stretch and bend to reach their heads, shoulders, knees and toes. When the childminder notices that some children are not familiar with the song, she patiently demonstrates how to do the actions. Children then attempt to copy and join in. Children walk with care up and down stairs to use the bathroom. The childminder holds their hands and encourages them to use the handrail. This helps children learn how to be safe.

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need to do better?

n The childminder supports children's independence skills. For example, they take the lid off their lunch boxes. They also help tidy up and they choose their own activities to engage with. The childminder encourages children to persevere. For example, when children struggle to put their socks on, the childminder provides words of motivation and praise. To this end, children keep trying until they succeed. This helps children be ready for the next stage in their education. n Overall, the childminder helps children make good progress in their language and communication development. Children are continually spoken to during their play and care routines. However, occasionally, the childminder does not pronounce words correctly. This leads to children repeating these errors and consistently referring to dogs as 'doggies' and dinner as 'din-dins.' n The childminder supports children to develop their small muscle skills. For

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example, children are helped to thread cereal hoops onto dried spaghetti. The childminder shows children how to use tweezers to pick up small colourful bears. She helps position children's hands, showing them how to squeeze the tweezers. This helps children develop the muscles they need for early writing. n The childminder supports children to lead a healthy lifestyle. She ensures children get daily fresh air and exercise. The childminder provides healthy snacks and fresh drinking water. Children are encouraged to wipe their own nose and put tissues in the bin. The childminder helps them wash their hands

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15 September 2022 afterwards. This supports children to develop good hygiene practices. n The childminder teaches children what is expected of them through daily routines and activities. She is a good role model who reminds children to use their manners and be kind to each other. However, on occasion, the childminder does not always provide children with explanations to enhance their understanding. For example, she discourages children from being careless with threading cord, but does not explain why. n The childminder encourages children's early mathematical development. During children's play, she names colours, sizes and shapes. For example, children play with a stack of beakers. They enjoy placing them in a line, and the childminder names the colours. Children copy and recognise the same colours on other beakers. n The childminder is reflective. She gathers feedback from parents and other professionals to help evaluate her provision. The childminder values her

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continuing professional development and undertakes learning to enhance her practice further. n The childminder has developed a good curriculum based on children's needs. She uses the information she gains from parents when children start, to build on what children already know and can do. Parents state the childminder supports their children's development through both stimulating and structured activities. This helps children make good progress.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her role to keep children safe and promote their well- being. She has a secure knowledge of the possible signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. This includes signs that may indicate those that are at potential risk from radical views. The childminder knows the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The setting is secure, and the childminder conducts risk assessment of both indoors and outdoors to ensure children are safe as they play and explore. Children are well supervised at all times.

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should:

n use the correct vocabulary consistently, to better support children's language development n provide clear explanations to children when giving them instructions, to extend their understanding further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY539647 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10089529 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 Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder lives in Boythorpe, Chesterfield. She registered in 2016. The childminder operates all year round, from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. 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, 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 mathematics activity with the childminder. 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

15 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

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