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 with the childminder in her welcoming home. They show a positive attitude towards their learning as they engage in activities that follow their interests. For example, children squeal with delight as they develop their physical skills and love of music during a singing and dance session. The childminder encourages them to move in different ways to the music and to sing along to the songs they hear. Children count their fingers as they recite a song about monkeys in a tree. They count down from four, with the childminder's support, as they sing about them jumping out of the tree.

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The provision is good

Children have strong relationships with the childminder, who has a kind and nurturing manner. She praises them for sharing toys and reminds them to use their manners, such as saying please and thank you. Children confidently explore the activities and involve the childminder in their play. Children behave well and are kind and friendly towards others. For example, they proudly show visitors the bird feeders they have made outside. The childminder role models how to use scissors safely and reminds children how to stay safe on the stairs, as she encourages them to hold on to the banister.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows her children and their families well. She gathers information from parents to find out what they already know and can do. She uses this information, along with her own observations, to plan the next steps in children's learning. This ensures that children make good progress across all areas of learning. n Children enjoy exploring the variety of activities the childminder plans for them. They eagerly explore a heavy-duty plastic tray filled with leaves, conkers, toy animals and play dough. Children use their imagination as they make up a game. They giggle as they hide spiders under leaves and say, 'where have they gone?' The childminder recaps previous learning with children. For example, they remember what animals they have seen in their gardens and what foods they might like to eat. However, she does not always extend children's knowledge and learning during planned activities and daily interactions to further

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build on what they already know and can do. n The childminder shares assessments of children's learning and development with parents, such as when she completes the progress check at age two. However, although she is aware of the importance of sharing information with others, she has yet to develop links with other settings that children also attend to promote continuity in children's care, learning and development. n Parents are very complimentary about the childminder and say she is like 'one of the family.' They report that their children have grown in confidence since

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2 November 2022 starting with her and that their speech has dramatically improved. The childminder shares children's next steps in learning with parents. She gives them ideas and support to continue these at home, such as how they can support their children with potty training. n The childminder reminds children of the importance of washing their hands when they come in from the garden and after using the toilet. She praises them as they say they need soap to wash their hands. This shows they have a good awareness of hygiene routines. The childminder educates children regarding healthy food choices, as she provides them with healthy snacks and drink options. n The childminder supports children to develop their independence skills. For example, at snack time, she gives them opportunities to cut their own fruit. She shows them how to do this, then allows them time to try for themselves. n The childminder meets with other childminders in the community to give children

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opportunities to develop their social skills and form new friendships. She attends local forest-school sessions to provide children with new experiences and to help them learn about the world around them. n The childminder is proactive in keeping her knowledge up to date by attending training courses and reviewing her policies and procedures when needed. She regularly meets with other childminders to share practice and activity ideas. This allows her to reflect on her own practice and gather ideas to further develop what she does.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a strong knowledge of the different types of abuse children can be subjected to, including female genital mutilation. She is aware of the potential signs and symptoms of child abuse and her responsibility to report concerns about children and adults to the relevant professionals. She regularly updates her knowledge by completing safeguarding training. She is aware of the procedures to follow if an allegation is made against any adults living or working on the premises. This enables her to keep children safe from potential harm or abuse. Children are well supervised, and the childminder's home is safe and well maintained.

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should:

n continue to build on what children already know and can do during planned activities and daily interactions n develop links with other settings that children attend and share information to promote continuity in children's care, learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY462623 Local authority Derby Inspection number 10236178 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 3 Date of previous inspection 16 November 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Chaddesden, Derby. She operates Monday to Friday, from 7.15am to 5.30pm, all year round, except for the week between Christmas and New Year, bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate level 3 childcare qualification.

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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 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 Parents shared their views regarding the childminder with the inspector. n The inspector carried out a joint observation and held discussions with the childminder. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of adults living in the household.

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Inspection activities

2 November 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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2 November 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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