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 actively engage in activities that follow their interests and show a positive attitude towards their learning. The childminder supports children's communication and language development as she reads stories to them. She encourages younger children to copy words she says, and older children join in with parts they know. Children excitedly shake instruments as the childminder reads about a rabbit running away from a farmer. Children enjoy being outside. The childminder teaches them how to use a hosepipe to fill a water tray. Children squeal with delight as they spray each other in the sunshine. They are encouraged to persevere as they develop their coordination skills as they practise using a bat and ball safely.

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The provision is good

Children have strong bonds with the childminder. They react positively to her when they are asked to take turns and to use their manners when asking for things. The childminder reminds children to be patient as they wait for their lunch. Children repeat this to each other, which shows that they are listening to her. The childminder gives children opportunities to develop their independence. Older children say what they have done is 'perfect' as they proudly show how they spread cream cheese onto their biscuits by themselves. The childminder supports younger children to learn how put their shoes on before they go outside.

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need to do better?

n When children first start to attend the childminder's setting, she asks parents what their child already knows and can do. She uses this information, along with her own observations of children, to plan initial next steps in learning. Children enjoy spending time with the childminder and she knows them well. n Children with additional needs are well supported. The childminder and her co- childminder work together and adapt their practice to support children's emerging needs. The childminder works in partnership with parents and engages with other professionals when needed. n The childminder provides a variety of activities and extends children's learning well. For example, as children play with different toy sea creatures in water, she encourages them to examine the animals. The childminder gives them new knowledge about how whales, sharks and dolphins are different. Children comment that the animals are different sizes and say that whales are bigger

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than dolphins. The childminder supports children's mathematical knowledge further. For example, children learn about weight as she encourages them to see which water bottle is the heaviest or lightest. n Overall, children behave well. The childminder deals with minor disagreements well, such as when children struggle to share toys with each other. However, on occasions, she does not help children to understand how their behaviour can affect others. This does not consistently give them opportunities to learn about

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21 June 2023 other people's feelings. n The childminder teaches children about healthy foods. At lunchtime, she tells them that vegetables help to make them 'big and strong'. Children continue this conversation and say that vegetables are 'healthy'. This shows that they are developing an awareness of what foods are good for them. The childminder reminds children to wash their hands before mealtimes, which promotes a positive hygiene routine. She supports children who are toilet training. n The childminder and her co-childminder work well together. They provide feedback on each other's practice, which helps them to reflect on what they do and offer. The childminder is proactive in sourcing training to develop her knowledge and skills. For example, she completed a course on specific special educational needs to enable her to support children in her care. n The childminder and her co-childminder have good links with the local school.

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need to do better?

They share information with the school about children's development, which supports teachers in knowing what stage of learning children are at. The childminder plans visits for children to see the school. This allows them to get used to their new surroundings and prepares them for their next stage in learning. n Parents describe the childminder as 'welcoming' and 'supportive'. The childminder shares with parents what their children are learning about, verbally and in writing, and what their next steps in learning are. She shares ideas of how parents can continue this learning at home. Parents say that their children's speech and language have improved since attending the childminder's setting.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a sound knowledge of the different types of abuse children can be exposed to, including the signs and symptoms of radicalisation. She accesses regular safeguarding training, which enables her to update and refresh her knowledge on child protection issues. The childminder is aware of who to contact if she needs to report concerns about children or adults in the home, including her co-childminder. This helps her to keep children safe from potential harm or abuse. The childminder holds a valid paediatric first-aid certificate.

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should:

n support children to learn how their behaviour can affect other people's feelings.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY490648 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10285821 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 21 Date of previous inspection 19 October 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015. She works from the home of her co- childminder in Linton, Swadlincote, Derbyshire. The childminder operates all year round from 7.15am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for two weeks between Christmas and New Year, family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder 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 setting. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development and the curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity with the childminder. n The co-childminder spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n Children spoke to and interacted with the inspector during the inspection. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector verbally and in

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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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21 June 2023 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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