Sutcliffe, Sarah Louise

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Met

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The provision is good

Children share a nurturing and sensitive relationship with the childminder. She is attentive to the children's needs, has high expectations and children behave well in her care. Children are quickly immersed in their play and learning. Children are emotionally secure and seek comfort, sharing stories and songs together. The childminder helps the children to develop their communication and language skills very well. For example, she asks the children many questions about how they would like to enhance their activities.

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The provision is good

Children follow boundaries well. For example, they get their own drink and use the toilet independently. Children's views are highly valued, they are provided with opportunities to make decisions. The childminder provides children with healthy meals that promote their good health.

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The provision is good

The childminder supports the children well to become confident from an early age. Children demonstrate good levels of involvement, for example taking care when learning to walk up and downstairs. Young children are taught to wash their hands, put toys away and share. The childminder ensures that she monitors children's progress well and has clear communication with parents. Children are exposed to a good range of learning experiences, providing them with the necessary skills to move them to the next stage in their journey to school.

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need to do better?

n The childminder reflects on her practice and can identify where she can make further improvements on engagement and activity ideas. However, at times the childminder does not identify when she could extend play further from the initial activity intent. For example, at times when setting up activities, the resources she provides can be limited and without the childminder's support some children cannot work out and say what they would like to have to develop their play. n The childminder knows the children well and she plans activities based on the children's interests. Children's next steps are monitored carefully, resulting in good progress being made and learning having a positive impact on children's imagination and development. n The childminder values parents as partners as they work together to best support children. Parents are extremely positive about the working relationship the childminder has with them. They speak positively about her and say that she

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is 'kind, patient' and 'like an additional family member'. Parents are extremely happy with the learning and progress their children are making. The childminder communicates with parents daily through an app to discuss events and children's achievements. n The childminder plans events that are specific to the children, celebrating

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16 February 2023 occasions that happen in their lives. For example, she plans birthday parties, so that children can celebrate together with friends and learn in a meaningful way by sharing experiences together. n All children follow good hygiene practice and are supported to develop their self- care skills. Children have developed a solid foundation for independence and have a sense of pride in their achievements, For example, they use the toilet and access their own drinks from the fridge. These skills are supported by the childminder and all children are happy and confident to be independent when at the setting. n The childminder promotes healthy eating and children are given a range of nutritious snacks and meals. They sit well at a table and have good manners. Children are encouraged to drink and enjoy their meals, which are provided by the childminder or their parents. n The childminder is good at modelling language for children and introducing new

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vocabulary. For instance, when playing with play dough she uses words, such as moulding and spatulas, to name what items are and how they can be used. Children show they have learned the new words and what they mean by repeating them later in the activity without adult repetition. However, at times the childminder does not act promptly on children's weaknesses and needs in order to follow up on additional support from other professionals to strengthen children's speech and language. n Children learn how to behave because the childminder has constant fair expectations of them. She supports them to share opportunities with others, show respect and value friends. She teaches good table manners and also expects the children to say 'pardon' when they would like to say something.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good knowledge of child protection. She is clear about her role and responsibilities to safeguard children. The childminder knows the signs that indicate a child may be at risk from harm. She keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date through regular training and understands the correct procedure to follow in the event of a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder manages risks effectively, for example she carries out regular risk assessments indoors and outdoors to help to keep the children safe within her care.

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should:

n strengthen the extension of learning by focusing on the curriculum to ensure it continues to build on what children know and can do

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should:

16 February 2023 n strengthen partnerships with other professionals to further support children's developing speech and language.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY495730 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10265227 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 9 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 30 May 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Derbyshire. The childminder operates her provision all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder offers funded early education for children aged three and four years old.

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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 into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder gave the inspector a tour of the premises. She talked about children's learning and progress and how the curriculum is delivered. n Documents were presented, such as first-aid certificates and Disclosure and Barring Service checks. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector and childminder observed children during activities and completed a joint observation together. They discussed children's learning and development.

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Inspection activities

16 February 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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