Childminder in Derby

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 enjoy their time at the childminder's well-organised and welcoming home. They confidently explore the environment and show a positive attitude towards their learning as they engage in activities that follow their interests. The childminder provides a well-resourced and stimulating garden, which children delight in exploring. They have opportunities to develop their small- and large- muscle skills as they climb a wooden pirate ship and use scissors to cut leaves. The childminder reminds them that scissors are sharp and to be careful as they use them. Children develop their communication and language skills as they take part in a sing-along music session. They choose songs and play musical instruments as they sing them. Children giggle when the childminder uses different tones of voice as she sings to them.

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The provision is good

Children have strong relationships with the childminder. They happily play alongside her and seek out cuddles when needed. Children are confident and friendly towards visitors. For example, while getting ready to go outside, they fetch visitors' coats and shoes and encourage them to put them on. The childminder is a positive role model and teaches children to say 'please' and 'thank you'. She praises children as they pour their own drinks at snack time and cut up their fruit with a safety knife. This allows children to develop their independence.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is clear on what she wants to teach children in her care. During settling-in sessions, she gathers in-depth information from parents about what their children already know and can do. Alongside her own assessment, she then plans next steps of learning to suit children's individual needs. This ensures that all children make good progress in their learning. n The childminder shares information with parents about how their children are learning and developing. Parents report that they receive regular updates on the activities she delivers and how these link in with the seven areas of learning. The childminder encourages parents to continue children's learning at home by giving them tasks to complete with their children. Parents are very complimentary about the childminder. They say that she goes 'above and beyond' in her role. n Children develop a love of books as they listen to stories the childminder reads

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to them. They excitedly shout out familiar phrases as they use props such as telescopes to act out parts of the story. The childminder plans weekly trips to the library and encourages children to take a book home to read with their parents. n The childminder takes children to playgroups and the local park so that they can interact with others in the community. This enables them to learn about other

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29 September 2022 people and the world around them. n The childminder supports children's developing mathematical understanding. Children discuss patterns and shapes they make as they move toy animals around in chocolate mousse. Children independently count 'one, two, three' as they walk down steps. They copy the childminder as she extends this learning by counting on to five. n The childminder teaches children about feelings and emotions. Children examine faces on toy stars, and the childminder asks them to find the happy or sad star. She extends this by discussing other emotions, such as worried, as children ask her about them. The childminder uses appropriate strategies when supporting children with minor disagreements, such as how to share toys. However, she does not always discuss with children how their behaviour can affect others. n The childminder teaches children about good hygiene routines. She reinforces

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that washing their hands before meals helps to remove germs. Children discuss that having juice instead of water can make your teeth bad, showing an awareness of what is healthy or not. Children start to learn to be independent. However, at times, the childminder does not give children enough time or encouragement to persevere with tasks and to try things for themselves before she intervenes. n The childminder is passionate about what she offers. She actively seeks out training to refresh her knowledge and skills. For example, after attending yoga and well-being training, she has introduced yoga to the children. The childminder works with two assistants, who support her at either end of the day with older children. She is aware of providing training for them to keep their knowledge up to date.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has strong knowledge of the different types of abuse children can be subjected to, including how they can be drawn into county lines. She attends regular training to keep her knowledge up to date. The childminder provides safeguarding training for her assistants so that they are aware of how to respond to, and report, concerns. She is aware of her responsibility to report concerns about children and adults to the relevant professionals. This enables her to keep children safe from potential harm. The childminder ensures that the environment is safe, for example by risk assessing the garden and removing hazards before children access it.

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should:

n support children to understand how their behaviour can affect others

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29 September 2022 n offer children more time and encouragement to persevere with tasks and to try things for themselves.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY440552 Local authority Derby Inspection number 10235637 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 12 Number of children on roll 26 Date of previous inspection 7 October 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Mickleover, Derby. She provides care for younger children and wraparound care for school children during term time only. The childminder operates from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday. On Friday, only wraparound care for school children is available. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3. She works with two assistants, who provide support with the wraparound care. The childminder provides funded early education for 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 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 children. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about how her provision is planned and the curriculum is implemented. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder. n Relevant documentation was available for inspection, including evidence of suitability checks for the childminder and members of her household.

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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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