Jenkins, Janette

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 become part of the family in this childminder's home. They form close bonds with the childminder and her assistant, who are both nurturing and loving. Children show that they feel happy, settled and safe. The childminder ensures children's voices are heard and valued. Children feel comfortable communicating with the childminder, who responds quickly to their wishes and requests. The childminder speaks in soft, gentle tones and has a very calm manner, which children respond well to.

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The provision is good

Children develop their small-muscle skills. They play with jigsaws and experiment with cogs. Younger children rotate jigsaw pieces and try to fit them into the correct slots, concentrating as they play. The childminder encourages children to have a go by themselves and praises them when they successfully place pieces correctly. Children develop their confidence and self-esteem.

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The provision is good

Children are free to make choices in their play. The learning environment is thoughtfully arranged to allow children to explore a range of toys and activities independently. Children particularly enjoy role play. They find a pretend laptop and telephone and sit down at a table. They open the laptop and quickly answer the phone, saying, 'Hello, I'm at work' as they busily type up their 'work'.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is receptive to suggestions and feedback. She has recently made some changes to her setting, such as creating a new playroom for the children. This playroom offers children access to age-appropriate toys, games and books. Children are eager to explore the toys and activities on offer, and many parents and carers comment that their children love the new playroom. n The childminder ensures her assistant is suitable to work with children. She ensures he attends relevant training and he conducts independent research into child development. The childminder and her assistant hold professional discussions about children's learning and how they can support them further. The childminder uses appraisals to monitor her assistant's practice. They work effectively as a team and are keen to learn from each other. n The childminder and her assistant spend quality time playing with children and getting to know their preferences, interests and capabilities. They observe

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children's learning and regularly review their progress. The childminder talks to parents about their children's achievements to ensure they are involved in their learning. This means she can plan activities which are tailored to children's individual learning needs. n The childminder recognises the importance of reading stories to promote communication and language. At story time, younger children spot an owl on the

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need to do better?

10 March 2023 front cover of the book. They exclaim 'owl' and point towards the window. This starts a conversation about how owls live in trees. However, as they listen to the story, children cannot always see the pictures well and become distracted. The childminder and her assistant could do more to engage and retain the interest of children during story time. n Children are well prepared to start school. The childminder has built a relationship with the local school. She supports children who are transitioning to school to be school ready. The childminder promotes children's independence, for example, by teaching them techniques to put their coats on independently. She takes children to settling-in sessions in their new classroom before the term begins. n Children develop a sense of community and learn about the world around them. The childminder plans a range of outings, including visits to nearby parks or

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need to do better?

local attractions such as adventure play centres and stately homes and gardens. However, she does not help children to understand who they are and what makes them unique. Children do not learn about differences and similarities between themselves and others. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder offers advice and help for parents who need support. She treats families as part of her extended family. The childminder asks parents for feedback and uses it to reflect on and improve her setting. Parents feel the childminder goes above and beyond to ensure their children's needs are well met.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder takes her responsibility to safeguard children extremely seriously. She attends regular safeguarding training and ensures her assistant has up-to-date knowledge. The childminder is confident in identifying, monitoring, and reporting all concerns relating to child protection. She has clear knowledge and understanding of local safeguarding concerns, including county lines. The childminder has a paediatric first aid qualification and uses risk assessments to ensure her home and outings are safe for children. The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe, for example, when climbing the stairs. Younger children wait patiently for an adult to accompany them up the stairs.

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should:

n review and improve the organisation of story time so children of all ages can be actively involved and remain engaged n provide children with more opportunities to build on their awareness of the similarities and differences between themselves and others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 505474 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10264545 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 32 Date of previous inspection 19 June 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1995 and lives in Woodville, Swadlincote. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 2. She offers funded early education for two-, three and four-year-old children. The childminder works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for the curriculum. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum is implemented and the impact on children's learning. n The inspector and the childminder evaluated a learning activity together. n Children happily interacted with the inspector during the inspection. n Parents shared their views of the childminder with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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Inspection activities

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