Derbyshire, Kerry Jehane

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 are very happy and settled in the childminder's care. They feel safe and share a warm relationship with her. Young children benefit from the childminder's positive and nurturing interactions and are self-motivated to explore a range of toys. The childminder supports young children to develop their communication skills well. Children copy the words the childminder models as she plays alongside them, while they follow their interests in their play. Young children develop their physical skills and self-care practices, such as putting on their shoes before going outside to play. Outdoors, they enjoy manoeuvring ride-on cars and rockers and toddling around the garden, exploring nature.

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The provision is good

Children behave well and are kind to each other. They are considerate towards their friends as they look at books together, taking turns to lift the flaps. The childminder has high expectations for children. She consistently reminds them about being kind as they play with their friends. Children love to explore the setting and move around the areas confidently. They crawl and practise walking independently. This supports them with their physical development. Children push the baby dolls in the pushchairs. They show care and concern for the dolls as they dress and pretend to feed them. This supports them to develop their emotional well-being and learn about caring for others.

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need to do better?

n The childminder completes accurate assessments of children's abilities and knows what they need to learn next. She recognises children's interests and uses these to provide a wide range of resources to support their self-chosen play. The childminder plays alongside children as they follow their own ideas. She interacts with the children to challenge their learning further. However, at times, the childminder does not consistently use her knowledge of children's next steps in learning to precisely plan activities to further support their development. n The childminder focuses on developing children's communication and language. She engages children in meaningful interactions and provides commentary as the younger children play. For example, when the children explore the role-play kitchen, she names the food they have found. n The childminder plans a broad curriculum for children and ensures they make

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independent choices about what they want to play with. For example, children enjoy rolling cars down ramps and watching how fast they go. However, children do not always have the opportunity to develop their concentration and curiosity as they explore open-ended resources and discover how and why they change. n The childminder sets clear expectations for children's behaviour. When they sort coloured bricks, she takes the opportunity to explain why they cannot throw the

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2 March 2023 bricks as they might hurt their friends. The childminder's clear explanations help children to understand how to behave appropriately to keep themselves safe. n Children learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, the childminder talks to children about correct handwashing procedures. She sings a rhyme as they wash their hands to demonstrate how long they need to rub the soap and bubbles to make sure their hands are hygienically clean. Children learn about the importance of healthy lifestyles as they enjoy nourishing foods for snacks and lunch. The childminder teaches children how to stay safe when playing outside, she reminds children about being careful on steps and to stay away from the swing when other children are using it. n The childminder has strong relationships with the children's parents, who speak highly of her and the service she provides. The childminder talks to parents

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about children's interests and preferences when she starts caring for them. However, the childminder does not consistently gather information from parents about children's abilities to support children's learning from the beginning of their time with her. n The childminder regularly reflects on and evaluates her practice. She shows a commitment to her ongoing professional development. For example, she regularly meets with other childminders to share good practices.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her role in protecting children and keeping them safe. She is able to recognise potential signs of abuse and vulnerable children. The childminder knows how to report any concerns, including an allegation about herself, her assistant or another household member. Children are kept safe in the childminder's home and are appropriately supervised. The childminder checks that her environment and resources are safe for children to use. Children are encouraged to keep themselves safe and practise this through meaningful activities. For example, they are encouraged to hold a handle when climbing steps.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY405755 Local authority Derby Inspection number 10262851 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 15 Date of previous inspection 4 April 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Alvaston, Derbyshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a relevant qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder works with one 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 her evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector observed a range of play activities in the childminder's home and garden. She considered, with the childminder, the impact of teaching on children's learning and development and discussed children's progress. n The inspector and childminder completed a learning walk around the setting. They discussed how the environment is organised and the curriculum planned to support children's learning. The inspector took account of how the childminder completes risk assessments to ensure that children remain safe. n At appropriate times during the inspection, the inspector spoke to the children and childminder. She also took account of the written views of parents. The

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inspector observed the quality of interactions between the childminder and the children attending. n A sample of documentation that supports the effective management of the childcare was viewed by the inspector. This included evidence of qualifications, the suitability of the childminder and other household members, and a sample of policies.

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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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