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This provision meets requirements

Children spot the childminder in the playground and come skipping over to her. The childminder greets the children warmly and asks them if they have had a good day. Children patiently wait for others to come out of their classrooms and join them. They are happy to see their friends and chat as they walk home sensibly. Children behave extremely well.

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As children enter the childminder's home, they remove their shoes and place them neatly on the shoe rack. They put their coats and bags to one side and wash their hands. Children dart eagerly towards the playroom and choose what they want to play with. They select from a wide range of resources, including a large selection of board games, books, computer games, role-play equipment, drawing and Lego. The childminder has created a well-organised environment to allow children to access resources independently. Children have the choice to play indoors or in the large, well-equipped garden.

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Children settle very quickly and show that they feel happy and safe. The childminder is caring and kind, and there is a home-from-home feel. Older children support their younger peers to resolve minor conflicts. They are excellent role models. Children develop good friendships with each other and play cooperatively.

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n The childminder is a positive role model and has high expectations of all children. She speaks in soft, gentle tones and models excellent manners. Children follow the childminder's lead. They politely say, 'Thank you for my tea, please may I get down from the table?' when they finish eating. They take their plate and cup over to the sink, and the childminder thanks them. Children of all ages demonstrate positive attitudes. n The childminder offers the children opportunities to be creative. Children comment that they love doing lots of crafts. They build with Lego and talk about what they are constructing. Children concentrate for long periods as they create 'a moving home with wind turbines' or go 'freestyle'. Children use their imagination and develop their creativity. They share their creations with pride and explain the different features. n The childminder promotes an active and healthy lifestyle. Children walk home

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from school and enjoy playing in the garden. They follow established handwashing routines and automatically wash their hands before eating. The childminder offers the children a variety of healthy options for their afternoon snack, and the children comment that they 'love the delicious tea'. Children learn that too much screen time is not good for them. They play computer games for

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18 January 2023 a short while before getting up to take part in another activity. n Children socialise with adults and their peers. The childminder converses with children and models language well. Children choose to play board games together and talk as they play. They learn to take turns in conversation and when playing games. Children ask each other 'Could I have a go at that?' and others politely reply 'Of course'. n The childminder is very experienced and works hard to improve her provision. She keeps her knowledge up to date by networking with other childminders. The childminder attends relevant training courses and joins online webinars. She conducts her own research and makes notes to keep her childcare knowledge fresh. n Parents speak highly of the childminder and recommend her childcare service without hesitation. They state they find her to be friendly and approachable. The childminder keeps parents up to date with changes in her policies and practice.

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She communicates with parents via text message and talks to them about their children's time in her home. Parents say it is a 'comfort knowing' their children 'are safe, well looked after and having such fun' and that they 'really appreciate the great service'.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder takes care to regularly refresh and update her safeguarding knowledge. She knows the four types of abuse and their signs and symptoms. The childminder is confident in the procedures for identifying, recording and reporting child protection concerns, including safeguarding issues such as female genital mutilation. She is clear on procedures to follow to manage allegations. The childminder completes robust risk assessments to ensure her home and outings are safe for children. She encourages children to keep themselves safe, for example, by warning them that conditions are icy. Children learn to take care as they walk home from school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 205890 Local authority Derby Inspection number 10263193 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 23 Date of previous inspection 24 April 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1980 and lives in Littleover, Derby. She operates from 7.30am to 9am and 3.30pm to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, term time only.

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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 showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The childminder described how she organises her environment and supports children's well-being. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

18 January 2023 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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18 January 2023 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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