Childminder in Derbyshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a clear understanding of her safeguarding responsibilities. She is aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect and knows what to do if she has any concerns about a child's well-being. She describes how she ensures that her assistant is suitable to work with children and how she will supervise and support her assistant to ensure the provision of safe and effective care. n The childminder ensures her premises are safe and suitable and the outside area is secure. She explains how she will keep children safe inside and outside and when taking them on outings in the local community. n The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the areas of learning for young children. She describes how she will support them to progress, particularly in the development of communication and language skills and numeracy skills. n The childminder explains how she intends to make learning fun for children

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through games and play. She explains that she and her assistant will work closely together to observe what children know and can do. They will use this information to plan how they will support children to progress in their learning with the wide range of toys, resources and activities that she has available. n The childminder describes the positive approach she will use to help children to learn how to behave well. She will give them stickers when they do well and talk about consequences to help them to understand why certain behaviours are less desirable. n The childminder recognises the importance of building relationships with parents to enable children to do well. She describes how she will keep parents informed of what their children have been doing and learning and she will share ideas with them about how they can support their children's learning at home. n The childminder describes how she and her assistant will continually reflect on

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the care they provide for children to enable them to continually improve their provision.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2599554 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10263796 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 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020 and lives in Castle Gresley, Swadlincote, Derbyshire. She operates all year round, from 7.30am until 5pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. She works with an assistant who holds a childcare qualification at level 2.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver educational programmes for children. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to support children's progress, implement the curriculum, and undertake observations and planning. n The inspector viewed relevant documentation. n The inspector asked the childminder questions throughout the inspection to establish her understanding of how to safeguard children. n The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home that will be used for childminding and the resources available.

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Inspection activities

10 March 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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10 March 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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