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 are confident as they arrive at the childminder's home. They show they are happy as they settle into their day, playing with toys and resources to promote their interests. Children make independent choices and freely choose what they would like to play with. They use their imagination as they play in the role-play kitchen. Children concentrate and develop good hand-eye coordination as the childminder provides them with different foods to chop. Children are excited to join in activities the childminder plans for them. For instance, children eagerly approach the sand tray and revisit previously taught skills, such as using a sieve to sprinkle sand. They show a sense of achievement as they proudly exclaim, 'I did it', and are met with enthusiasm from the childminder.

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The provision is good

Children are offered daily opportunities to practise their physical skills. They bounce on a trampette and skilfully climb up a slide. Children learn to manage and take calculated risks effectively. They move their bodies in a variety of ways to music and use a variety of musical instruments, showing enjoyment in exploring how they can make sounds. Children giggle together as they bang on a bucket drum.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows children well. Discussions with parents enable her to gather information about children's interests and abilities. The childminder uses this information, along with her observations and assessments, to track children's progress and to identify the next steps in their learning. n The childminder encourages children to develop a love of books. She provides a wide range of books for children to self-select. Children sit with their friends to listen as the childminder reads to them. The childminder enthusiastically reads using different voices, which helps to captivate children's imagination. Furthermore, the childminder takes children to the library to borrow books to take home. n The childminder supports children's speaking skills well. For example, she makes good use of stories and songs to motivate children and increase their language development. The childminder introduces new words for children to copy, such

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as hippopotamus, to help extend their vocabulary. n The childminder works closely with other childminders to share information and ideas for activities to offer children. However, she does not focus on her professional development to further enhance her interactions with children, such as to support their understanding. For example, when the childminder talks with children, she occasionally uses complex sentences. This results in children not always understanding what is being said or asked of them. n Parents speak highly of the childminder. They are happy with the education and care that she provides for their children. The childminder shares daily face-to-

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10 March 2023 face updates with parents and information via an online app. She produces termly reports for parents with progress updates on their children's development, including what they need to learn next. This aids partnership working and provides a united approach to supporting children's development. n The childminder provides experiences to help children learn about their local community. For example, she takes them for walks in the nearby area. This includes taking children to visit a farm, where they learn about animals. Children visit parks to explore open spaces. n Children have opportunities to develop their self-help skills, helping them to prepare for future learning. For example, the childminder provides children with clear instructions on how to wash their hands thoroughly. Children follow these instructions and confidently complete this task on their own, promoting good hand hygiene routines.

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n The childminder offers children nutritious meals and snacks. She uses mealtimes to develop children's knowledge of healthy food choices and to increase their social interactions. For instance, during snack time, children discuss and compare the size of grapes.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of her role and responsibilities to safeguard the children in her care. She knows how to identify children who are exposed to abuse, harm or radicalisation. The childminder records existing injuries and accidents in detail and shares these with parents. She understands the procedures to follow if she has concerns about children's well-being. The childminder undertakes daily risk assessments of the environment. She takes appropriate steps to minimise risks and hazards, helping to keep children safe. The childminder implements robust hygiene procedures to minimise the risk of infection and illness.

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should:

n extend professional development to gain a deeper understanding of how to help children to understand what is being said or asked of them.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY293618 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10265140 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 4 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 25 May 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Ilkeston. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. 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, indoors and outdoors, 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. She reviewed a sample of documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n Written feedback from parents was reviewed by the inspector, who took account of their views.

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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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