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 Good

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The provision is good

Children thrive on the attention they receive from the kind and caring childminder and her assistant. Their joy is clear to see as they are always smiling and moving confidently around the playroom, playing and exploring. Children self-assuredly introduce themselves to visitors and tell them how old they are. This shows they feel safe and secure in their surroundings. Children develop strong, meaningful relationships with the childminder as they offer her a spontaneous hug.

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The provision is good

Children develop their creativity and practise their small-muscle skills as they use toy trains in paint to create lines. They extend this activity by mixing the colours of the paint. Children play well alongside each other. They problem-solve together to complete a complicated jigsaw. Three-year-old children show they have excellent early literacy skills as they write their names on their pictures.

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The provision is good

Children learn to meet the childminder's expectations of good behaviour. They listen attentively and respond respectfully. For example, they readily help to tidy away their toys when they hear the tweeting birds alarm. Children show independence skills, such as putting on their shoes and managing their own dressing-up clothes. These are useful skills to prepare them for the next stage in their learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder regularly reflects on and reviews her practice and that of her assistant. They keep their knowledge up to date as they frequently participate in additional training courses to develop their skills. For example, training in speech and language has helped the childminder provide individual support for children. n The childminder is mindful that since the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a delay in some children's speech and language development. She places a high priority on encouraging children's communication skills. The childminder and her assistant engage children in lots of language-rich conversations. They introduce children to new words. When children say, 'that looks like a mirror', the childminder says, 'That is a reflection'. n Children thoroughly enjoy playing alongside the childminder and her assistant with familiar toys. For instance, children spend a long time playing with and

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using their imagination to create trains using blocks. The childminder and her assistant ask questions about the children's creations. However, they do not consistently encourage children to build on what they already know and can do. n The childminder skilfully identifies children, who may benefit from early intervention strategies, such as introducing sign language alongside words to help children's speech. She works effectively with parents to encourage them to engage with other professionals to ensure children receive additional support.

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9 November 2022 This helps to ensure children are ready for the next stage of their education. n The childminder plans a curriculum that is a blend of child-led play and adult- planned activities. She uses children's interests and their next steps in learning to plan activities and experiences. For example, recent activities have centred around trains, following children taking a train trip. The childminder and her assistant skilfully recognise when to interact with children and when to sit back and let them play independently. n Children show a love of books and listen attentively to stories. The assistant engages children well as she enthusiastically reads a popular story. The children join in as they finish sentences, answer questions and become thoroughly engrossed in the story. This helps to promote early reading skills. n The childminder takes the children to the local playing field and park. She takes

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a picnic, and the children enjoy playing football. Children have opportunities to climb and take risks in the safe environment of the park. This helps to strengthen their muscles and builds up their physical skills. n The childminder builds trusting relationships with the children's parents. She works with them to ensure that there is a consistent approach to their children's care and learning. Parents state the childminder and her assistant are gentle and patient and respond well to their children's needs. Parents appreciate the good communication through the daily diary and ongoing discussions.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has created an extensive 'at a glance' guide to all things safeguarding. This means she and her assistant have an instant reference guide to refer to. This helps them to identify types of abuse and ensures they can access the correct authority's phone number if they have a concern. The childminder and her assistant attend regular safeguarding training. This ensures that they remain up to date with any changes to safeguarding legislation. The childminder's home is securely maintained. She uses a video doorbell to alert her to any visitors at the door. Children are safely supervised at all times.

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should:

n strengthen interactions to further enable children to build on what they already know and can do.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY300253 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10234899 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 8 Date of previous inspection 14 November 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Langley Mill, Nottingham. She operates all year round from, 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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 inspector looked around the areas of the setting available to children. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder, her assistant, and the children throughout the inspection. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity together. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to a parent during the inspection and took account of parent's written feedback. n Relevant documentation was available for inspection, including suitability checks, qualifications, and policies and procedures.

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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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