Noble, Kerry Anne

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 show that they are happy in this childminder's home. They sit at the table together, waving, smiling and blowing kisses to each other. Children are excited to learn new things and they show how proud they are when using their counting skills. For example, children clap with excitement after they have built towers outside using giant counters. A child counts frogs in a magazine and shouts with excitement when she has completed the task.

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The provision is good

There is a wide range of different bicycles and scooters available outdoors to develop children's physical skills. Children race together, pretending to ride motorcycles. They shout, 'Go,' as they zoom backward and forward across the ground with their friends. The childminder ensures that the children's safety is considered throughout all aspects of learning. For example, she ensures that doors and gates are always locked and secure. She reminds the children when playing to be mindful of any potential dangers.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations regarding children's behaviour. For example, children say 'please' and 'thank you' and show kindness to each other. The childminder consistently reminds the children throughout the day of the level of behaviour she expects.

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need to do better?

n The childminder promotes independence skills well. For example, all children can use a cup without a lid at mealtimes. They can drink from beakers confidently and without spilling the contents. Life skills are taught to the children from the moment they start with the childminder. The children are encouraged to sit at the table at mealtimes. They are taught to feed themselves using cutlery and a cup. n The childminder is a positive role model for the children. She is consistent in reminding the children to use their manners and the behaviour she expects from them. For example, during story time, the children crowd around the childminder to see the book. They start to push each other and they are reminded that this is not acceptable and that they need to share. n Partnerships with parents are effective. Parents know what the childminder is teaching their children on a day-to-day basis. Parents talk about how reliable

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need to do better?

and trustworthy the childminder is and how they would recommend her to other families. The childminder communicates with parents during pick-up and drop- off times and by using an online app. However, some parents talk about how they would like to receive more regular updates on what their child is doing each day, for example by receiving photos. n The childminder reflects on her practice and implements a curriculum that takes

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4 April 2023 into account children's interests. She understands that children learn through play and provides activities to enhance their future learning. For example, the childminder sets up some daily activities for the children to play with. She chooses to let the children select what they would like to play with and encourages this throughout the day. However, the childminder does not regularly gather feedback from parents regarding her service to support her reflection on her practice. n The childminder knows the importance of developing good speech, language, and communication skills for children. She recently attended a training course and she uses her knowledge from the course to support the children in her care. This helps the childminder to identify any additional needs for individual children and to seek support if needed from external agencies. n The childminder ensures that care practices are engaging for the children. For

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need to do better?

example, while changing nappies, the childminder engages the children in conversation and they talk about familiar events and their families. n The childminder finds out about children's experiences at home. She plans activities to broaden these experiences and to further extend children's learning. For example, the childminder takes children to the local café, where they experience going out for lunch. n The childminder understands the importance of providing a range of healthy foods for children. For example, the children eat a range of different fruits at snack time and they are offered milk or water to drink. The childminder understands that children can sometimes have a strong dislike of some foods. She works with parents to ensure that she can offer healthy choices that the children will eat.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates a strong understanding of safeguarding issues. She knows the signs of what to look for and what process to follow to ensure that the children in her care are kept safe. The childminder knows how to follow the local safeguarding partnership guidelines and who she needs to contact. She knows how to deal with referrals and how to deal with allegations regarding her family members. The childminder has recently completed a safeguarding course to keep her safeguarding knowledge up to date.

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should:

n seek the views and opinions of parents to support the development of practice n improve information that is provided to parents about their children's learning during the day.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY454975 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10280258 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 17 Date of previous inspection 15 August 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in the Brampton area of Chesterfield. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early years 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 Children communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector spoke with the childminder about the leadership and management of the setting. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n Parents spoke to the inspector on the telephone and shared their views of the setting. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their curriculum.

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n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development, with a particular focus on communication and language.

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Inspection activities

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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