Childminder in Derby

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 welcomed by the friendly, caring childminder. Babies reach out for cuddles upon arrival, showing they feel safe and secure with the childminder. She has a calming tone of voice and provides clear and consistent messages to children from a young age. She carries out routines that meet children's emotional needs and promotes good behaviour, such as reminding children to use 'kind hands' when playing.

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The provision is good

The childminder supports children to make choices and lead their own play. Children freely explore the well-organised home with confidence. A wide range of activities are carefully placed at children's level. This promotes their independence and self-awareness.

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The provision is good

The childminder supports children's early language development. Babies giggle and squeal as the childminder sings their favourite songs. She talks to them as they play, introducing new words and sounds. For instance, she names animals and encourages babies to copy the sounds the animals make. The childminder places a strong focus on physical development. She uses equipment to help babies to sit up unaided and provides tummy time to support babies who are learning to crawl. The childminder offers lots of praise and encouragement to support children to keep trying. For example, babies persist as they reach out to grab a toy, smiling with pride as they succeed.

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need to do better?

n The childminder offers a balanced curriculum based on children's needs and interests. She makes ongoing assessments of children's learning and uses these to plan their next steps in learning. She has a clear goal for what she wants children to learn and supports them to move on to their next stage of development. She plans a wide range of meaningful activities that motivate children to learn. n The childminder ensures the learning environment supports children to develop through all areas of learning, both inside and outside. The purpose-built, sheltered outdoor area can be used all year round, supporting children who prefer to learn outside. However, the childminder does not always recognise ways to promote sensory experiences for young children to help them to become confident in exploring and investigating. n Partnerships with parents and other agencies are strong. The childminder uses information provided by other professionals, such as health visitors, to help

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need to do better?

identify when children may need additional support. She uses the advice from healthcare professionals and includes this in the experiences she offers children. In addition, she shares information with other settings that children attend, to

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25 April 2023 ensure continuity in children's care. n Overall, the childminder promotes good health. Children are physically active as they join in with dancing, running and climbing. They follow good hygiene routines, such as washing their hands after playing outside and before mealtimes. However, the childminder does not consistently promote children's understanding of healthy eating during mealtimes. n Children enjoy regular outings with the childminder. They get to know their local community as they visit the library, parks and attend playgroups. In addition, the childminder is a member of the local children's football team. She involves children in group sports and local fundraising events. This supports children's understanding of the wider world around them. n The childminder gets to know children and their families well. She finds out about special events in children's lives and celebrates these with them. Parents

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speak highly about the care their children receive. They say how much their children look forward to attending and how children talk about the childminder affectionately at home. n Children's social and emotional development are well supported. They benefit from the continuous praise given by the childminder and beam with pride as she notices their achievements. For instance, babies squeal with joy as they stack the cups and knock them over. This supports children's confidence and self- esteem. n The childminder is enthusiastic about her role and shows a positive attitude to continuing to develop her practice. She attends online training and has links with other childminders to develop her knowledge and share ideas. The childminder can identify ways she would like to improve even further, such as accessing more training on supporting children with additional needs.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She knows the correct procedure to follow if she has a concern about a child or if an allegation is made against herself or another member of her household. She keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date through regular training and has a good awareness of local safeguarding issues such as county lines. She helps children understand the importance of staying safe online and provides parents with useful advice on e-safety. Children learn to keep themselves safe on outings, as the childminder teaches them about road safety.

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n provide more opportunities for young children to explore and investigate using

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25 April 2023 their senses n ensure children are given a clear and consistent message that supports healthy choices about food.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY299821 Local authority Derby Inspection number 10263322 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 10 Date of previous inspection 27 April 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Sinfin, Derby. The childminder provides care from Monday to Friday, 7am to 6pm all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their curriculum. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development, with a particular focus on communication and language. 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 spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on

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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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