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 show that they feel safe and secure in the childminder's care. They confidently talk to her about members of their family and are given reassurance about who will collect them at the end of the day. This promotes children's emotional well-being. Children play cooperatively with the childminder. They laugh together when they use feathers to tickle each other's faces. Children are keen to help the childminder tidy toys away before getting others out. This helps to give them a sense of responsibility for caring for their environment.

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The provision is good

Children have plenty of opportunities to extend their literacy skills. They develop a love of books when they access these independently and confidently talk about the images they see on the pages. Children sit well and focus during activities. They show good hand-to-eye coordination when they copy the childminder to draw circles on a board. They extend their knowledge of shapes when the childminder talks to them about the shapes of stickers they use, such as a rectangle. Children show a positive attitude to learning. They show perseverance when they post soft balls into cardboard tubes. Children challenge themselves and show a sense of achievement when they catch the balls as they roll out of the bottom of the tubes.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has strong partnerships in place with parents. She shares information with them about children's achievements and daily routines. The childminder works closely with parents and wider family members to encourage children's development at home. This includes encouraging children to use a potty or the toilet on their own. This helps to provide a united approach to supporting children's learning. n Parents comment positively about the childminder. They say that she is warm, friendly and helps to reinforce the positive values children have at home. Parents say that their children are coming on leaps and bounds in their learning. n Children behave well, listen and follow instructions, such as when they are asked to match pictures of dinosaurs in a game. They receive praise from the childminder, such as 'well done', when they use a scoop to pick up small soft balls. This helps to raise children's self-esteem.

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need to do better?

n Overall, the childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. For example, she asks children a good range of questions and gives them time to think and respond. However, occasionally, the childminder uses different ways to say things, such as 'stickies' for stickers. Although these words may help children's understanding, this means that children do not consistently hear the correct pronunciation of words. n The childminder observes and assesses children's development. She has a good understanding of how children progress and how to build on their learning. For

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30 January 2023 example, she recognises that activities she provides for children, such as threading beads onto a lace, help to develop muscles in their hands in preparation for writing when they move on to school. n The childminder plans activities to encourage children to learn about their local community. For example, children visit places of interest, such as local parks, to develop their physical skills and stamina. However, during other planned experiences, the learning intentions for children are not fully supported. For example, when the childminder wants children to learn about different cultures, she does not introduce them to this concept in their play. n The childminder encourages children to complete tasks by themselves, learning skills for the future. For example, she gives them plenty of time to practice twisting a glue stick when they use this to create artwork. Children help to maintain a clean environment when they wipe tables clean before they sit down

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need to do better?

to have a snack. n The childminder extends her professional development. For example, she completes online training courses to help develop her knowledge of how to support children with additional needs. n Children are supported to develop a healthy lifestyle. They have opportunities to clean their teeth after mealtimes, promoting their oral hygiene. Children learn about the foods they eat at snack time. For instance, the childminder helps them to understand that cheese is made from milk.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder carries out safety checks in her home and garden. She identifies potential hazards and ways to reduce these. Recent changes to the garden help to provide a safer space for children to play, such as providing a level surface to avoid trip hazards. The childminder knows how to identify the signs and symptoms that may suggest a child is at risk of significant harm and abuse. This includes being able to recognise if children are being exposed to extreme views. The childminder knows the procedure to follow and where to report concerns about children's safety.

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should:

n extend teaching skills to develop opportunities for children to hear the correct pronunciation of words n strengthen the delivery of activities to include all identified learning intentions for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 207788 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10234322 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 2 Date of previous inspection 15 March 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Brimington, Chesterfield. She operates during school term time, from 7.30am until 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She provides funded early education for two-, 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 childminder. n The childminder and inspector completed a learning walk and discussed how the curriculum supports children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n Children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. n Written feedback from parents was reviewed by the inspector, who took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

30 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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30 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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