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 settled and happy in the childminder's home. The childminder is warm and attentive, and children respond well to this as they smile and giggle with her. The childminder supports children to settle quickly. Settling-in sessions enable the childminder to chat with parents about children's interests and provide these opportunities when they first start. Children have formed friendships with each other and excitedly wait for their friends to arrive. They confidently explore the childminder's home and select from a range of resources and activities she offers. For instance, in the garden, children develop their hand-eye coordination as they use small tubes to scoop and pour water from one area to another. The childminder encourages children to keep trying and persevere until they succeed. This contributes to children showing a positive attitude toward learning. The childminder provides praise for children's efforts, which builds on children's self-

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The provision is good

Children develop their understanding of the natural environment as the childminder reads them books about insects. They enjoy learning about the life cycle of a butterfly. Children gasp and watch in amazement as the childminder carefully catches and releases butterflies from their nets. They are fascinated as they watch them flutter away.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides a range of activities and follows children's interests to support their learning. For example, children who enjoy sensory play are able to immerse themselves in edible sand and water play. They show delight as they touch, poke and smear the mixture. n The childminder supports children's mathematical development well. She skilfully weaves shapes, numbers and counting into their play. For example, children copy the childminder as she models counting when they weigh pretend cakes during their imaginative play. n Overall, the childminder uses some effective ways to support children's communication skills. For example, she talks to children when she plays alongside them, and children join in conversations with her. However, when children say words incorrectly, the childminder does not help them to pronounce these correctly. n The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She has

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boundaries and rules in place, which the children respond well to. For example, the childminder teaches children acceptable behaviours in the home, such as to not put their feet on the table during mealtimes. n The childminder provides the children with opportunities to learn about the local community. For example, children enjoy trips to the local park that allow them

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need to do better?

12 June 2023 to explore nature and the world around them. They develop their physical skills as they build dens and learn to climb trees safely. The childminder meets up with other local childminders, which enables children to socialise with other children and share experiences. n The childminder supports children to make good progress in their development. She carries out observations and assessments to help her identify what children need to learn next. However, sometimes, she does not use this information precisely enough to help her identify how to build further on children's learning to help maximise the progress they could make. n The childminder builds strong partnerships with parents. Parents state they are happy with the care the childminder provides. They comment that their children are progressing well, especially with their confidence and self-esteem. Parents value the information the childminder shares daily.

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need to do better?

n Children happily explore and select what they would like to play with. They help to tidy away resources when asked. Children relish the praise they receive from the childminder for completing tasks and proudly clap for their achievements. However, the childminder does not consistently promote children's independence. She is quick to step in and complete tasks for the children instead of allowing them the chance to complete these for themselves. For example, the childminder helps children to wash their hands and put on their shoes. n The childminder is passionate and dedicated to her role. She welcomes feedback from parents for ways to develop her setting. For example, parents share suggestions about places in the community the children could visit. The childminder focuses on her professional development and completes regular training to help improve her skills.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her responsibility to safeguard children. She refreshes her knowledge by completing regular safeguarding training. She recognises the signs of abuse and knows how to report any concerns about children's welfare. This includes protecting children from radicalisation and online dangers. Children play in a secure environment. The childminder undertakes regular risk assessments of her home and garden. This contributes to children's safety.

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should:

n strengthen interactions with children to help them hear the correct pronunciation of words n provide more opportunities for children to be independent n use assessments more precisely to identify how to build on children's learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY485689 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10237309 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 8 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection 20 June 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Inkersall, a village near Chesterfield. She operates all year round, from 6.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She sometimes works with an assistant.

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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 discussion about 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 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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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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