Boyle, Stephanie Gayle

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

Children are completely at ease in the childminder's home. Each child's character and learning style are known and valued by the childminder, who is highly skilled at using her knowledge of the children to spark their interest and extend their learning. Children thrive in the play that the childminder carefully plans for them each day. Children are busy for the whole time they are at the childminder's. Three-year-old children play cooperatively with each other as they make meals in the play kitchen and share ideas about what they will eat. Children are very articulate and have a good understanding of how to use the wide vocabulary they have learned with the childminder. Two-year-old children join in conversations with the childminder and can clearly express their views and ideas.

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The provision is good

Children have a very keen interest in books, stories and songs. The childminder encourages and supports this by making a wide range of books accessible to the children and frequently reading stories. Children sing familiar songs spontaneously and dance to some of their favourite songs from musical films. Children have extremely good control of their physical movement. As babies, they are coaxed to make their first roll over onto their tummy, and as they get older, children climb steps with care. Children make movements with ribbon sticks as the childminder gives specific instructions to make circles, zig zags and up-and-down lines in the air as an exercise to develop the coordination and control of their body.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a very secure understanding of how young children learn and how she can best support their development. She provides a curriculum that is heavily influenced by children's favourite books and children's life experiences. n The childminder's expertise is very apparent as she uses one simple resource, ladybird rocks, in many different ways. Children play a treasure hunting game and solve mathematical problems at different levels. For example, with support, some children count the spots on a ladybird, others count independently, some look at and name the numeral and others are asked to find the ladybird with five spots. The childminder is highly ambitious for children and ensures they build on their knowledge to avoid introducing any gaps in what they know and can do. n The childminder is highly reflective. She focuses her own learning on the areas of child development and children's learning that she feels she needs to know

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more about. For example, she has researched autism spectrum disorder to help with any children in the future who may have autism spectrum disorder. However, she has not kept up to date with the requirements for notifying Ofsted about changes and events in her household. n Parents are extremely positive about the childminder. They praise her attention to detail and her knowledge of their children's development. They especially like

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need to do better?

26 September 2022 the weekly book selection the childminder sends home for them to read with their children. They comment that the books selected are very well suited to their child's interests and development and that the activities she suggests are helpful to them. n The learning environment provided by the childminder entices children to play. They have easy access to a carefully selected range of equipment and activities. The childminder knows clearly what she wants each child to learn from each activity and has the skills and knowledge to do this successfully. Children play for prolonged periods and have many opportunities to practise and consolidate their learning. The childminder knows just the right moment to interact and provide support to children without disrupting their learning. n The childminder is an excellent role model to children. She is polite and courteous. The children have learned from the childminder's actions, and this is

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reflected in how they speak to each other. Three-year-old children settle their disputes with maturity. They negotiate and take turns in a way that they have decided is fair. They show care and compassion for each other. n Physical activity is an everyday occurrence because the childminder understands how this benefits children's all-round learning. Children visit parks, woodland and the nearby countryside to exercise and explore using their whole body. They have access to balls, slides and ride-on toys in the childminder's garden, which they use with confidence. n The children have well-balanced meals and snacks that contain a very good variety of fruit, vegetables and salads. The childminder talks to children using language about nutrition, such as 'carbohydrates'. Any new words are explained in simple terms to the children so that they can use them in context in their conversations.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection. She can discuss the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of, or is suffering from, abuse. She knows what action to take and who to speak to for advice or to make a referral because she regularly refreshes her understanding. The childminder knows about the risks in her local community, for example young people being drawn into county lines. She is aware of the dangers that the internet poses to children. She advises children about their safety and tells parents where they can find help and support to protect their children at home.

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should:

n develop a better understanding of what information must be provided to Ofsted.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY432270 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10106560 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 16 September 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Glossop, Derbyshire. She operates all year round, from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds qualified teacher status. The childminder offers funded early education places.

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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 childminder. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. 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 interactions between the childminder and the children. n Parents shared their views of the childminder with the inspector through written testimonials. The inspector took account of their views. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation.

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Inspection activities

26 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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